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When I was a young kid, my dad had a subscription to Car & Driver magazine. I became passionate about cars, as every month I eagerly awaited the new issue & to this day, I see certain automobiles as works of art due to their lines, shapes & angles.

In 1982, at the age of 10, I went with my dad, grandfather & uncle to a Chevy dealership, because my uncle was deciding between a Corvette vs 280ZX. There was a white Vette with red interior on the showroom floor. It had the most beautiful curves I'd ever seen - girls included (I was 10!). I stood in front of it, admiring the long bulging hood reaching back to the windshield & flared fenders. The price was just over $21K (it was the first year Vettes topped $20K) & I insisted that my uncle buy it. Unfortunately, he opted for the 280ZX.

I've been a Chevy fan since then & dream of owning a Corvette. I haven't purchased one, because in addition to the cost of the car, there's maintenance & eventual repairs to consider.
I've owned other vintage Chevy vehicles throughout the years, among them a '62 Fleetside, '74 Impala, '75 Monte Carlo (I love Monte Carlos!), etc.

When the three modern muscle cars hit the streets, I felt they were each awesome in their own right, but I went with the Challenger, because I absolutely love the full blown retro treatment it got.

Then I saw a Camaro 2SS Convertible Commemorative Edition sitting on a showroom floor... white with red interior. I was that kid again!!!
This time, the right choice was made...