What was the car that started it all for you ? - Page 6

AngryAmish · 10-24-2009, 11:18 PM

My dads GSX was definately my first drool fest.

The car that really brought it out of me was the Grand National though.

Kelso · 10-24-2009, 11:40 PM

My friend drove his uncles 99 corvette to school one day and after some "perfectly legal driving at lunch" lol i was hooked...love the 99 vettes for some reason

bhut · 10-25-2009, 12:29 AM

I can't really pin it to any one car. As a kid, I remember a late-30's or early 40's Ford in the garage, but the driveway saw a 70 Chevelle, 69 Cutlass S, and a 60's Ford intercepter. Neighbor's boy's had a mid-60's Mustang and 1st gen Camaro, 3 doors down they always had a convertible Fairlane (must have had half a dozen of them). Back then these were all just used cars, but they were cool. Of course, these were balanced by the Vega's, Monza's, Pinto's, Granada's, and Cordoba's of the time, so the good cars really stood out!
I remember really digging the Mach 1 and just about every metal-bumpered Vette on the road. Must have drawn a thousand of each on ruled paper in the classroom. I had a 66 Nova as my first car - it was a wreck. Replaced it with a 73 Pontiac Ventura that I turned into a wreck. Wow, way off on a tangent. Not brand loyal these days, just driven by the cars.

Zhawk · 10-25-2009, 05:28 AM

Been thinking about it and the 79 Turbo Capri is the car that got me interested in speed. The first time that turbo kicked in (and this was in 87) was the first case of autogrin I had)

Black5thgen · 10-25-2009, 10:42 PM

My Dad's 73 vette

Camarorss350 · 10-25-2009, 10:57 PM

The 1970 Nova SS... first car i loved!

Still want one...

SSRS2010 · 10-25-2009, 11:10 PM

My 69 CAMARO IN 1983.Then in 1988 a had a 1971 that CAMARO was bad ass. Then in 1995 got a 1973 it was ok.Now in 2009 on JUNE
2010 CAMAROAND ITS THE MOST BAD ASS CAR OUT THERE 2SS/RS
BLACK ON BLACK

RedJewelrsss32 · 10-25-2009, 11:16 PM

Firebirds love em

bigredbusa · 10-26-2009, 08:59 PM

I have always been a car nut. I can remember when I was little telling my mom that when I grow up that I wanted a black 57 Chevy with flames and a blower sticking through the hood with big tires in back and skinnies in the front. My parents used to go drag racing in my dads Barracuda when they were dating (mom ran in the Powder Puff class) and would take me to the same track were I eventually ended up making passes down. My nextdoor neighbor had a Camaro drag car that I would draw him pictures of and I love the smell of Race Fuel!!!

marcajrfan · 10-28-2009, 10:43 AM

it was a ride in my dads 64 vette been hooked ever since

Revo1 · 10-28-2009, 03:41 PM

1996 Z28 vert. There was a Matchbox rendition of the car (metallic green) on my 12th birthday cake (stfu) that looked like a streamlined bullet. Right away I yanked it off, cleaned it up and quizzed my Dad on what kind of car it was. My entire vehicular interest spawned from that Matchbox car. Camaro paved the way to preoccupation with little, 1/4 inch tracks of icing. Who knew?

PonyMan · 10-28-2009, 04:45 PM

I was born into loving cars. My Dad worked for Jim Hall (Chaparral Racing); my playground growing up was the garage and the track.

68 Z/28 · 11-02-2009, 12:36 AM

Very cool stories and rides all , nice to hear how we all got our start

Sweet Lola · 11-02-2009, 01:18 AM

A 68' Camaro! She was my pride-and-joy for five years. I rebuilt her from the subframe to the firewall, but I ran out of time and money to finish. She was what started my love of Camaro.

10-24-2009, 11:18 PM	#71
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	My dads GSX was definately my first drool fest. The car that really brought it out of me was the Grand National though. __________________ Proud Owner of #168

10-24-2009, 11:40 PM	#72
Kelso Drives: 99 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tivoli, Tx Posts: 223	My friend drove his uncles 99 corvette to school one day and after some "perfectly legal driving at lunch" lol i was hooked...love the 99 vettes for some reason __________________ Soon to own: 1SS CGM M6

10-25-2009, 05:28 AM	#74
Zhawk Iroc's Love Slave Drives: 3 Camaros, 1 Vette, a Buick, & a 57 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Posts: 311 View My Garage	Been thinking about it and the 79 Turbo Capri is the car that got me interested in speed. The first time that turbo kicked in (and this was in 87) was the first case of autogrin I had) __________________ Camaros:87 IROC-z, 95 Z/28, 2010 RS/SS Corvettes: 90 Vert Has anyone seen my sanity? I am hiding from it and don't want it sneaking up on me!

10-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#77
SSRS2010 SS/RSVIN04274 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Cruces NM Posts: 1,348	IT ALL STARTED My 69 CAMARO IN 1983.Then in 1988 a had a 1971 that CAMARO was bad ass. Then in 1995 got a 1973 it was ok.Now in 2009 on JUNE 2010 CAMAROAND ITS THE MOST BAD ASS CAR OUT THERE 2SS/RS BLACK ON BLACK

10-25-2009, 11:16 PM	#78
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 423 View My Garage	Firebirds love em __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

10-25-2009, 12:29 AM	#73
bhut Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 125 View My Garage	I can't really pin it to any one car. As a kid, I remember a late-30's or early 40's Ford in the garage, but the driveway saw a 70 Chevelle, 69 Cutlass S, and a 60's Ford intercepter. Neighbor's boy's had a mid-60's Mustang and 1st gen Camaro, 3 doors down they always had a convertible Fairlane (must have had half a dozen of them). Back then these were all just used cars, but they were cool. Of course, these were balanced by the Vega's, Monza's, Pinto's, Granada's, and Cordoba's of the time, so the good cars really stood out! I remember really digging the Mach 1 and just about every metal-bumpered Vette on the road. Must have drawn a thousand of each on ruled paper in the classroom. I had a 66 Nova as my first car - it was a wreck. Replaced it with a 73 Pontiac Ventura that I turned into a wreck. Wow, way off on a tangent. Not brand loyal these days, just driven by the cars.

10-25-2009, 10:42 PM	#75
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	My Dad's 73 vette

10-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#76
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 357	The 1970 Nova SS... first car i loved! Still want one...

10-26-2009, 08:59 PM	#79
bigredbusa Drives: 2010 Camaro, 69 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holly Springs, Georgia Posts: 651 View My Garage	I have always been a car nut. I can remember when I was little telling my mom that when I grow up that I wanted a black 57 Chevy with flames and a blower sticking through the hood with big tires in back and skinnies in the front. My parents used to go drag racing in my dads Barracuda when they were dating (mom ran in the Powder Puff class) and would take me to the same track were I eventually ended up making passes down. My nextdoor neighbor had a Camaro drag car that I would draw him pictures of and I love the smell of Race Fuel!!! __________________ 2LT/RS BLACK w/IOM STRIPES M6 Ordered 5/25/09~ Arrived 10/28/09 Named The Sexy Beast!

10-28-2009, 10:43 AM	#80
marcajrfan Drives: 2012 crt lt 1 rs,silver stripes Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 238 View My Garage	it was a ride in my dads 64 vette been hooked ever since __________________

10-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#81
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	1996 Z28 vert. There was a Matchbox rendition of the car (metallic green) on my 12th birthday cake (stfu) that looked like a streamlined bullet. Right away I yanked it off, cleaned it up and quizzed my Dad on what kind of car it was. My entire vehicular interest spawned from that Matchbox car. Camaro paved the way to preoccupation with little, 1/4 inch tracks of icing. Who knew? __________________ "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

10-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#82
PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	I was born into loving cars. My Dad worked for Jim Hall (Chaparral Racing); my playground growing up was the garage and the track. __________________

11-02-2009, 12:36 AM	#83
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	Very cool stories and rides all , nice to hear how we all got our start __________________ She's been sold ( Goodies List Updated )http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86262

11-02-2009, 01:18 AM	#84
Sweet Lola #42,288 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise ID Posts: 349 View My Garage	A 68' Camaro! She was my pride-and-joy for five years. I rebuilt her from the subframe to the firewall, but I ran out of time and money to finish. She was what started my love of Camaro. __________________ Darren

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Washing/Detailing for Newbies	MRK III Z28	Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection	124	02-05-2024 10:55 PM
What's considered a Muscle Car?	SyN	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	125	09-25-2010 01:04 AM
2010 SMS Mustang	TFord	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	19	01-22-2009 12:00 PM
Edmunds hangs with a Challenger SRT-8 for the weekend	Scotsman	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	11	04-21-2008 01:04 PM
Another, albeit old, Camaro Article!!!	Mr. Wyndham	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	1	07-30-2007 10:19 AM