Camaro Convertibles Spotted at Holden Plant...

[01pewterz28]

Nice who really cares about the color combo like they said before it's a test mule maybe the tan was the only color available and they needed to get these on the streets.

I myself cannot wait to order my vert I might get both a coupe and vert at the same time

Sean

[DarricSS]

Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

I'm not sure, but it looks to me like the last one in line thought to have a black top MAY be an optical illusion? To me it kind of looks like the top may be down and there is a black/dark colored car behind it making it look like the car has a black top. Maybe I'm just imagining it, the fence kind of obscures things.

Good eye, the top does appear to be down.

[Chevyrocker]

^ Yea, I never would have noticed that myself...

As already stated, these are test cars and most of the time, the factory won't even let you order that combo. Silver cars are traditionally limited to black or gray tops.

I say GM should allow ordering to begin next week. I think having the convertible would be a good thing since a lot of the Vette buyers are holding off because they like having a removable top.

[myold88]

Originally Posted by katman

Summit White convt. with white top and of course, IOM stripes. It will be the bomb! Can't wait to order one.

Don't forget the IO interior.

[Capstone]

Originally Posted by Hylton

Guys, these are test vehicles. Who cares what color combo they are.

Exactly what I was thinking... the color of the material is totally irelevant to the need to test the mechanics and wear and tear issue. In fact, the Tan is probably the required color (over black or blue) because the Tan will best show any rubbing/tearing/stretching issues when the top goes up and down a few thousand times (hopefully) before they know they got it right...

The engineering it takes to put a top up and down is nothing new, but being the owner of a BMW convertible, I can certainly appreciate the amount of trial and error needed to make sure fitment is properly addressed with this being a brand new car and the fact that they want these tops to last and remain water/wind tight for years of use and for a performance car, all the more important. All that said, I wanted a convertible, but the missus vetoed it because our 2000 323i is suddenly leaking and she simply isn't a fan of bright sun and wind blown hair... I drive the beemer any chance I get with the top down...

[haleyd]

Originally Posted by Supercoolyo

They should do a hardtop convertible... It was successful for the Pontiac G6, why not the Camaro? Sure it adds weight, but every convertible adds weight, and to have the style of a hardtop and the flexibility of a convertible, I think almost anyone could give up a little weight on an already near 2-ton car.

the only way i would get the convertible is if it were a hardtop... i'm super bummed that it won't be.

[JoshJ81]

Hmm, i'm just not a fan of the convertible on a nice car like this, to me it ruins the design and is ugly. But I could see why some would like it.

[King Mouse]

I actually like the color combination.

[snugglz128]

i'd rather just have t-tops

[Tactical Z]

Originally Posted by ljustin293

interesting...

Originally Posted by MorphWS6

Silver and Tan.......yuck.

Originally Posted by pinkcamaro10

mindz.... stop drooling all over your keyboard!

Originally Posted by Mindz

Pink, you broke me out of my trance...

*goes to grab a roll of paper towels*

Originally Posted by franknbeans

who ever though of this color combo must have been color blind.

Originally Posted by SirBrad

The colors look horrible. I'm just not a fan of the 5th Generation convertibles. They take so much away from the look of the car in my opinion.

The car was ment to be Hardtop...

[texasbill]

Originally Posted by MyZb383

I have a red 94 Z28 M6 vert that I bought new. It's now a 383 forged stroker with all the goodies.

Anybody who has run through the gears on a winding back road with the top down on a nice day will tell you...........convertibles rule when they're in their element. With the top down, on a nice day, I feel sorry for all the peeps trapped in their coupes.

There is no substitute for looking up at the clouds or stars with the wind in your hair and the sound of a 450HP V8 in your ears. At least for me.

+1

Until you have had a powerful vert, you don't know what you're missing.

[radz28]

I'm not a softtop kinda' guy, however, I think it looks really good. I'm looking past the colors, but I like the streamlined roof and the window openings. I'm not planning on getting one, however, I think they're doing a really good job.

JMHO.

[Richochet83]

That Silver and Tan Combo is ugly as hell....

[aldaran]

Originally Posted by radz282003

I'm not a softtop kinda' guy, however, I think it looks really good. I'm looking past the colors, but I like the streamlined roof and the window openings. I'm not planning on getting one, however, I think they're doing a really good job.

JMHO.

I agree. +1