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Ravenwood · 11-20-2015, 10:29 AM

I bought a used 94 black v6 Camaro as my first car when I was in high school back in 2000. There was no end to the flack I took for getting a v6. It was a good car though. I drove it until the head gasket blew out at 175,000 miles. Needless to say, I didn't make the v6 mistake again...

CTSVBiggie · 11-20-2015, 11:11 AM

2014. with my 2013 1LE. My previous car was a GM though.

Sword5 · 11-20-2015, 11:19 AM

1981, 69 SS and a 69 Chevelle. Bought my second one, a "71" in 83. Rangore, my 93 Z28 exactly like yours i still drive. Had 4 miles on it when drove away from dealership, and my daily driver in nasty weather. I bought 2010 in June of 2009 and she has 13,000 miles on her. The 93 has 105,000.

sscamaro · 11-20-2015, 11:28 AM

I bought my first Camaro private in November of 1971. It was a 69 SS396, 350 HP L34, close ratio four speed . It had 9800 miles on it. In 2005 I gave it to my son after having it for 34 years. It is still an unrestored original car with 76K miles on it. Here are some pictures of it.

The day it left for Michigan.

stearns.mw · 11-20-2015, 11:34 AM

I know some of these are not Camaros but close enough.
1. 1974 LT
2 1985 TPI Trans Am
3 1989 RS
4. 1978 Trans Am. 6.6 L
5. 1970. SS
6. 2011 2SS
7. 2012 ZL1

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havelegs · 11-20-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro

I bought my first Camaro private in November of 1971. It was a 69 SS396, 350 HP L34, close ratio four speed . It had 9800 miles on it. In 2005 I gave it to my son after having it for 34 years. It is still an unrestored original car with 76K miles on it. Here are some pictures of it.

Wow that's a beautiful Camaro. I love that color!

sscamaro · 11-20-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

Wow that's a beautiful Camaro. I love that color!

It is Olympic Gold, kind of a rare color. I have only seen about 8 Camaro's in that color in my lifetime.

The engine(L34) 35 HP is kind of a rare option. In 1969 they only produced 2018 with the L34 engine.

gajagfan · 11-20-2015, 12:19 PM

In 1985 I borrowed $3200 from my grandparents. This was the summer of my freshman year of college, so I was still 18. That money was used to purchase a 1969 SS/RS (not real RS) with a 396 in it (not original I don't think). Many engines and changes later, we still own that car.

mp51998 · 11-20-2015, 12:22 PM

In '90 I had an '85 Z28. Stop and a auto 305. Got lots of girls but don't if it was the car or the mullet. I loved that car but had to give it up as I couldn't keep my foot out of the go fast pedal. I had 5 tickets in one months span and all for over 85mph. Ive learned since then.

BeachBum · 11-20-2015, 12:44 PM

Of All The Cars I've Had Over The Years, Never Owned A Camaro - I Pulled The Trigger In 2012 And Bought A Zl-1

polizzio · 11-20-2015, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sscamaro

I bought my first Camaro private in November of 1971. It was a 69 SS396, 350 HP L34, close ratio four speed . It had 9800 miles on it. In 2005 I gave it to my son after having it for 34 years. It is still an unrestored original car with 76K miles on it. Here are some pictures of it.

What a great legacy, having it so long then giving it to your son. And only ~ 77,000 miles!

I purchased a used 1969 black 4 speed Camaro with the same green vinyl interior in 1975. I blew the engine then built a real strong 355 CI and put it in it. Used to run 10.5" slicks on the street. I tore the rear end off the spring perch pad on one side once, had to disassemble and re-weld/strenghten em. Nothing like running into a patch of rain on slicks

I 360'd it a couple times.

bub · 11-20-2015, 12:56 PM

Fall of 1984 my senior year of high school. Damn that car was cool. It was a 1984 Camaro Berlinetta V8 auto with the digital dash and side/radio pod instrument panel...

(2-3rd gens, 1-4th gen and 3-5th gens)
0. Girlfriend had 1978 Yellow Berlinetta
1. 1984 Berlinetta Black Auto (new)
2. 1988 IROC Z 350 TPI Red Auto
3. 1997 Z28 Quasar Blue Manual (new -brother's car)
4. 2010 1LT RS Black Manual (new)
5. 2013 2LT RS Blue Ray Metallic Auto
6. 2015 1LE 2SS RS Red Hot (new)

paul84043 · 11-20-2015, 01:22 PM

I bought a 1977 Pontiac T/A, black with the 6.6l, T-tops and the thunder chicken on the hood with my bonus when I enlisted in the Army at 17.
I felt like the king of the world in that car.
A couple years later the wife wrapped it around a telephone pole in southern Arizona. Destroyed the car and I had to pay for a new telephone pole.
Replaced it with a Chevy Chevette and somehow managed to not commit suicide.

I was 43 years old before I was in a position to purchase something like that again when we picked up our 2010 2SS in 2011...

Just picked up our 2015 1LE.

67Builder · 11-20-2015, 01:35 PM

Sometime around 1990 Was my first. 81 z28 had a 454/4spd swapped into it. About a year later I bought another 81 z28 as a DD. Few years later I bought the biggest POS 67 Camaro with a 327/pg. Sold it a few years later because I was tired of patching it up.
About 2003 I bought a solid 67 Camaro body and have since built a 383 stroker that puts out 520HP 518TQ mated to an M22 and a Ford 9" rolling 4.11 gears for it. She runs great. Now I just need to get the paint work done.

Oh yeah, a few months ago I picked up my 2015 2SS/RS/1LE.

I've been a Camaro fan boi my whole life it seems.

11-20-2015, 11:11 AM	#30
CTSVBiggie Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: maryland Posts: 796	2014. with my 2013 1LE. My previous car was a GM though. __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>MUST READ DISCLAIMER<<<<<<<<<<<< 2013 Crystal Red Tint Coat - 2SS RS 1LE

11-20-2015, 11:19 AM	#31
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	1981, 69 SS and a 69 Chevelle. Bought my second one, a "71" in 83. Rangore, my 93 Z28 exactly like yours i still drive. Had 4 miles on it when drove away from dealership, and my daily driver in nasty weather. I bought 2010 in June of 2009 and she has 13,000 miles on her. The 93 has 105,000. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

11-20-2015, 11:28 AM	#32
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I bought my first Camaro private in November of 1971. It was a 69 SS396, 350 HP L34, close ratio four speed . It had 9800 miles on it. In 2005 I gave it to my son after having it for 34 years. It is still an unrestored original car with 76K miles on it. Here are some pictures of it. The day it left for Michigan. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato. Last edited by sscamaro; 11-20-2015 at 11:39 AM.

11-20-2015, 11:34 AM	#33
stearns.mw Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Portland Posts: 229	When did you get your first Camaro? I know some of these are not Camaros but close enough. 1. 1974 LT 2 1985 TPI Trans Am 3 1989 RS 4. 1978 Trans Am. 6.6 L 5. 1970. SS 6. 2011 2SS 7. 2012 ZL1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-20-2015, 12:44 PM	#38
BeachBum Drives: 2012 (ZL-1) #468 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Veradale, Washington Posts: 651	Of All The Cars I've Had Over The Years, Never Owned A Camaro - I Pulled The Trigger In 2012 And Bought A Zl-1 __________________

11-20-2015, 10:29 AM	#29
Ravenwood Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Novi MI Posts: 75 View My Garage	I bought a used 94 black v6 Camaro as my first car when I was in high school back in 2000. There was no end to the flack I took for getting a v6. It was a good car though. I drove it until the head gasket blew out at 175,000 miles. Needless to say, I didn't make the v6 mistake again...

11-20-2015, 12:19 PM	#36
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	In 1985 I borrowed $3200 from my grandparents. This was the summer of my freshman year of college, so I was still 18. That money was used to purchase a 1969 SS/RS (not real RS) with a 396 in it (not original I don't think). Many engines and changes later, we still own that car.

11-20-2015, 12:22 PM	#37
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	In '90 I had an '85 Z28. Stop and a auto 305. Got lots of girls but don't if it was the car or the mullet. I loved that car but had to give it up as I couldn't keep my foot out of the go fast pedal. I had 5 tickets in one months span and all for over 85mph. Ive learned since then.

11-20-2015, 12:56 PM	#40
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	Fall of 1984 my senior year of high school. Damn that car was cool. It was a 1984 Camaro Berlinetta V8 auto with the digital dash and side/radio pod instrument panel... (2-3rd gens, 1-4th gen and 3-5th gens) 0. Girlfriend had 1978 Yellow Berlinetta 1. 1984 Berlinetta Black Auto (new) 2. 1988 IROC Z 350 TPI Red Auto 3. 1997 Z28 Quasar Blue Manual (new -brother's car) 4. 2010 1LT RS Black Manual (new) 5. 2013 2LT RS Blue Ray Metallic Auto 6. 2015 1LE 2SS RS Red Hot (new) Last edited by bub; 11-20-2015 at 11:18 PM.

11-20-2015, 01:22 PM	#41
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I bought a 1977 Pontiac T/A, black with the 6.6l, T-tops and the thunder chicken on the hood with my bonus when I enlisted in the Army at 17. I felt like the king of the world in that car. A couple years later the wife wrapped it around a telephone pole in southern Arizona. Destroyed the car and I had to pay for a new telephone pole. Replaced it with a Chevy Chevette and somehow managed to not commit suicide. I was 43 years old before I was in a position to purchase something like that again when we picked up our 2010 2SS in 2011... Just picked up our 2015 1LE.

11-20-2015, 01:35 PM	#42
67Builder White knuckled & smiling Drives: '17 ZL1 AKA Perfection! Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lawn Guy Land NY Posts: 324	Sometime around 1990 Was my first. 81 z28 had a 454/4spd swapped into it. About a year later I bought another 81 z28 as a DD. Few years later I bought the biggest POS 67 Camaro with a 327/pg. Sold it a few years later because I was tired of patching it up. About 2003 I bought a solid 67 Camaro body and have since built a 383 stroker that puts out 520HP 518TQ mated to an M22 and a Ford 9" rolling 4.11 gears for it. She runs great. Now I just need to get the paint work done. Oh yeah, a few months ago I picked up my 2015 2SS/RS/1LE. I've been a Camaro fan boi my whole life it seems.