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HerRSVert · 10-31-2011, 12:59 AM

We've only had the Camaro for 1 month today and I have entertained more strangers than I swear I've ever met! Today being no different, I enjoyed a great 15 minute or so conversation with a guy probably in his mid 60's while out for a ride today.

Stopped at the park for a few minutes, this gentleman walks up, do you mind if I look at your Camaro for a minute? When I said sure have a look, honestly, his eyes lit up and he began to tell me his story. As he was in aw looking over the car saying how he had not seen one so pretty and up close since they brought back the " new Caramo." He went on to tell how back in 1967, when he returned from his first tour of duty in Vietnam, he went by the Chevrolet dealer here in town and was in love with the 1967 Camaro and how much he wanted that car. Instead, he went on to say he settled with the 1967 Chevelle SS, that was deep red with the black top because it was only $2,700 and the Camaro was $2,800!!! I imagine in comparison with inflation I suppose our prices are somewhat in comparable, but $2,800!! lol

But to see this old Soldier, as he told his story. I was so consumed with the thought of how in just those few minutes, thoughts of times that were good and bad for this man came back to him as if it was yesterday. You could almost feel the emotion, the highs and lows were visible in his eyes as he reminisced of a chapter of his life long closed.

Ok, sorry for writing a book, but truly, as man 51, I was almost overwhelmed by this encounter and just thought I'd share it. Do you have a story of such encounters, ignited by the love of the Camaro and an era our current day car represent?

The Blue Angel · 10-31-2011, 01:08 AM

To adjust for inflation just add one more zero. Example 1,500= 15,000!!

Revo1 · 10-31-2011, 01:10 AM

MY2012RS · 10-31-2011, 01:31 AM

Great story...I wonder what happened to that 67 SS...that must have been some swet ride

CAPT D · 10-31-2011, 06:33 AM

Yeah my dad had his Truimph TR3 wrecked by a 69 SS when he was younger so he loves seeing my 2010 SS. I used to get alot of crap from him because of his previous experience with a Camaro but after I took him for a few rides he has let go of the past and has forgiven the Camaro name.

10-31-2011, 12:59 AM	#1
HerRSVert Drives: 2011 1LT/RS Victory Red Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 82 View My Garage	More than a Car, A Reminiscing Ambasodor We've only had the Camaro for 1 month today and I have entertained more strangers than I swear I've ever met! Today being no different, I enjoyed a great 15 minute or so conversation with a guy probably in his mid 60's while out for a ride today. Stopped at the park for a few minutes, this gentleman walks up, do you mind if I look at your Camaro for a minute? When I said sure have a look, honestly, his eyes lit up and he began to tell me his story. As he was in aw looking over the car saying how he had not seen one so pretty and up close since they brought back the " new Caramo." He went on to tell how back in 1967, when he returned from his first tour of duty in Vietnam, he went by the Chevrolet dealer here in town and was in love with the 1967 Camaro and how much he wanted that car. Instead, he went on to say he settled with the 1967 Chevelle SS, that was deep red with the black top because it was only $2,700 and the Camaro was $2,800!!! I imagine in comparison with inflation I suppose our prices are somewhat in comparable, but $2,800!! lol But to see this old Soldier, as he told his story. I was so consumed with the thought of how in just those few minutes, thoughts of times that were good and bad for this man came back to him as if it was yesterday. You could almost feel the emotion, the highs and lows were visible in his eyes as he reminisced of a chapter of his life long closed. Ok, sorry for writing a book, but truly, as man 51, I was almost overwhelmed by this encounter and just thought I'd share it. Do you have a story of such encounters, ignited by the love of the Camaro and an era our current day car represent? __________________

10-31-2011, 01:08 AM	#2
The Blue Angel Drives: 2014 BRM 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,058	To adjust for inflation just add one more zero. Example 1,500= 15,000!! __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS A Road Warrior

10-31-2011, 01:10 AM	#3
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	__________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

10-31-2011, 01:31 AM	#4
MY2012RS Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 322	Great story...I wonder what happened to that 67 SS...that must have been some swet ride __________________

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CAPT D Drives: 1SS Black w/ White Strips M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 735 View My Garage	Yeah my dad had his Truimph TR3 wrecked by a 69 SS when he was younger so he loves seeing my 2010 SS. I used to get alot of crap from him because of his previous experience with a Camaro but after I took him for a few rides he has let go of the past and has forgiven the Camaro name.