What was the car that started it all for you ? - Page 5

carsismeZ06 · 06-08-2009, 09:40 AM

I didn't really get into cars all that much except for the past couple of years. What got me interested wasn't a car, but a show. Top Gear got me straight into cars. My friends think I'm a freak lol.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-08-2009, 09:58 AM

When my mom remarried I was introduced into cars, hell anything with a motor. My Step dad and I didn't always get along but as we got older and I more mature I began to understand he love for American Muscle.

I remember he had Pics of a 57 Corvette he had in his youth that at one time held an NHRA world record set at the Pomona speed way. He never left his cars alone. Not one. I can't think of a single car he drove that was Stock...

From there I began to love 55 and 57 Chevy's.

Then, when I was about 13, I saw a 61 Corvette at a car show and that was when I was hooked. I remember thinking, "No car should be that cool."

In my opinion the most beautiful factory car ever built.

Since then My family has had one vette and two camaros, among many others. But it wasn't until I built my truck with my Step dad that I really knew what it meant to be a car guy... I designed it, I ordered the parts, my Step dad and I installed them, I worked with the painter and I drove it every day that I owned. it... I really miss that truck.

I can't wait to start my Camaro5 project... Just cant' wait.

MrIcky · 06-08-2009, 10:36 AM

Honestly, I can't remember the specific car. I think I went from Highlights Magazine straight to Road and Track. I just love good cars of all makes.

68 Z/28 · 06-14-2009, 06:06 AM

Cool it's great to see everyones first cars and dream cars , keep them coming

68 Z/28 · 07-12-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

This is the car that started it for me....the 2010 Camaro!

That's a dream car for sure

djsnoflake · 07-13-2009, 03:36 AM

Born in 82' so not a lot to work from in my younger years. But I remember seeing a 'Bandit Edition 77 T/A that was pretty awesome, and as far as one made in the same decade as me, a Grand National when I was about 7 ish.

MLL67RSSS · 07-13-2009, 11:57 AM

I'm lazy, a cut&paste from another forum:

My uncles used to own a Chevrolet Dealership in downtown Indy (Johnson Chevrolet). My Dad made pretty good coin at a local pharmaceutical company and Uncle Dave used to bring cool cars to our house now and then, I think hoping Dad would have a mid-life crisis or something, (He never did BTW). Uncle Dave was involved with the pace car program in '67 and one day he showed up in one of the pace cars, flags and all. My Dad took me for a ride around the neighborhood in it. Now the Corvettes and so forth that he brought by were cool and all, but that Camaro pace car blew me away and I knew right then someday I'd have to own a '67 Camaro even at the tender age of seven. Many years later after Dad passed away I answered an ad out of California and discovered that the car in question was located about 7 or 8 miles up the road I live on. Took it as a sign and bought the car (see avatar)!

Uncle Dave is second from the right, between Tony Hulman and the guy in the red jacket.

Vash · 07-13-2009, 11:58 AM

Well first car I drove was a VW Bug POS then a 74 Celica 4 speed manual. First car I owned title was 78 Camaro LT light blue paint and interior - TH350 and steelies.

Zabo · 07-13-2009, 12:08 PM

I know Dad's Z was what got me into Camaros...

but do you know what got me into cars?

Admit it.. those of us that are under 25 had one.

Zhawk · 07-13-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

You guys will hate me for this but my best friends 07' GT

Nope, no hate from here. Whatever got you into loving cars.

Me, I blame my brother. I was never into cars but after I got off active duty, I started hanging out with my older brother. I can never tell if it was one of this El Caminos, Chevelles, or just his 73 Camaro drag racing car. But, I got the bug and got it bad.
I had owned a 95 Mustang GT before that and played around with a couple of other cars but really wasn't hooked.
John changed that for me. Thanks, bro!

Crowley · 07-13-2009, 01:16 PM

Pretty much any of the early 70's Firebirds / TAs .. I was partial to the 455 SD

Crowley

68 Z/28 · 10-23-2009, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

Pretty much any of the early 70's Firebirds / TAs .. I was partial to the 455 SD

Crowley

Those were definately Sweet Rides

*DGthe3* · 10-23-2009, 07:39 PM

For me it was the 2006 Chevrolet Camaro Concept

Sir Nuke · 10-23-2009, 08:18 PM

My very first car......it ws NEW too......1976 Camaro RS

06-08-2009, 09:40 AM	#57
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I didn't really get into cars all that much except for the past couple of years. What got me interested wasn't a car, but a show. Top Gear got me straight into cars. My friends think I'm a freak lol. __________________

06-08-2009, 09:58 AM	#58
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	When my mom remarried I was introduced into cars, hell anything with a motor. My Step dad and I didn't always get along but as we got older and I more mature I began to understand he love for American Muscle. I remember he had Pics of a 57 Corvette he had in his youth that at one time held an NHRA world record set at the Pomona speed way. He never left his cars alone. Not one. I can't think of a single car he drove that was Stock... From there I began to love 55 and 57 Chevy's. Then, when I was about 13, I saw a 61 Corvette at a car show and that was when I was hooked. I remember thinking, "No car should be that cool." In my opinion the most beautiful factory car ever built. Since then My family has had one vette and two camaros, among many others. But it wasn't until I built my truck with my Step dad that I really knew what it meant to be a car guy... I designed it, I ordered the parts, my Step dad and I installed them, I worked with the painter and I drove it every day that I owned. it... I really miss that truck. I can't wait to start my Camaro5 project... Just cant' wait. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-14-2009, 06:06 AM	#60
68 Z/28 Father Time Drives: 1967 Malibu / 2002 Caddy DTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Aug. , Fl. Posts: 13,547 View My Garage	Cool it's great to see everyones first cars and dream cars , keep them coming __________________ She's been sold ( Goodies List Updated )http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86262

07-13-2009, 11:57 AM	#63
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	I'm lazy, a cut&paste from another forum: My uncles used to own a Chevrolet Dealership in downtown Indy (Johnson Chevrolet). My Dad made pretty good coin at a local pharmaceutical company and Uncle Dave used to bring cool cars to our house now and then, I think hoping Dad would have a mid-life crisis or something, (He never did BTW). Uncle Dave was involved with the pace car program in '67 and one day he showed up in one of the pace cars, flags and all. My Dad took me for a ride around the neighborhood in it. Now the Corvettes and so forth that he brought by were cool and all, but that Camaro pace car blew me away and I knew right then someday I'd have to own a '67 Camaro even at the tender age of seven. Many years later after Dad passed away I answered an ad out of California and discovered that the car in question was located about 7 or 8 miles up the road I live on. Took it as a sign and bought the car (see avatar)! Uncle Dave is second from the right, between Tony Hulman and the guy in the red jacket. Attached Images

07-13-2009, 01:16 PM	#67
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,567 View My Garage	Pretty much any of the early 70's Firebirds / TAs .. I was partial to the 455 SD Crowley __________________

06-08-2009, 10:36 AM	#59
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	Honestly, I can't remember the specific car. I think I went from Highlights Magazine straight to Road and Track. I just love good cars of all makes.

07-13-2009, 11:58 AM	#64
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Well first car I drove was a VW Bug POS then a 74 Celica 4 speed manual. First car I owned title was 78 Camaro LT light blue paint and interior - TH350 and steelies.

07-13-2009, 12:08 PM	#65
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	I know Dad's Z was what got me into Camaros... but do you know what got me into cars? Admit it.. those of us that are under 25 had one.

10-23-2009, 07:39 PM	#69
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	For me it was the 2006 Chevrolet Camaro Concept __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

10-23-2009, 08:18 PM	#70
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,681 View My Garage	My very first car......it ws NEW too......1976 Camaro RS __________________

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