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myold88 · 01-09-2017, 10:17 AM

I loved the concept when I saw it back in 2007 at GM Carlisle. Told myself I would order one
as soon as they became available. I've been a happy camper ever since my SS was built for
me on 8/4/09. Trips to Valdosta, Indy, The Homecoming, etc are great memories.
Thanks Scott and I enjoyed meeting and talking to you a few times.

102SS · 01-09-2017, 10:38 AM

2004 crash standards,The CAW contract,low sales volume and not having a new platform ready were the biggest reasons.

BTW hope your enjoying your retirement Scott.

I hope you write that book I would buy one

LT1Zob · 01-09-2017, 11:06 AM

And what a beautiful machine is was. Thanks Scott for all you and the entire Camaro team did for us car nuts.

Orange skid mark · 01-09-2017, 11:14 AM

You guys did one hell of a great job on the 5th gen.

sscamaro · 01-09-2017, 11:30 AM

I was there with Scott the day they unveiled the concept Camaro in Detroit on January 9, 2006. Here are a couple of pictures.

myold88 · 01-09-2017, 11:47 AM

^^ Don't you love the concept sans the horrible B pillar? I discussed this with Scott a couple
of times as it totally changed the look and feel of the production 5th gen. Other than that
the final product was spot on. Sorry Scott, I know I'm beating a dead horse here.

witenite · 01-09-2017, 11:56 AM

Awesome concept car and awesome production car. Thanks for bringing it back to life!

hrpiii · 01-09-2017, 12:10 PM

The 2010 Camaro was a huge success! The Camaro's team passion to bring back the Car was unmistakable in its final design and fine lines.

I can honestly say, this 2010 Camaro has brought me and my wife closer, met new friends, traveled to new places... just because of this car. I would of never thought that would be possible, but I have lived it. We love this car, and what happiness it has brought us can't be measured.

Thanks Scott, for all the passion to bring this car to the world, and how it has changed so many lives.

HuJass · 01-09-2017, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

guess it's time to write a book!

YES!!
A book. PLEASE!!

Would love to know the real reasons why they went away, the real reasons that kept them away for such a long time, why the Firebird didn't come back, and what was planned as the 4th gen replacement before the 4th gen ended (I understand it might have been a more Monte Carlo-ish vehicle).

Inquiring minds want to know.

camguynj · 01-09-2017, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

eleven years ago today we unveiled the Silver Camaro Concept Coupe to the world at the North American International Autoshow in Detroit. Doesn't seem quite possible -- and yet in other ways I guess it does. The fight was long and hard to get the Camaro back in the lineup -- especially prior to 2005--- so many reasons it went away and had to stay on hiatus for a while - guess it's time to write a book!

Chris Livote, one of the Camaro Disciples - snapped this picture of me shortly after the announcement --my smile says it all -- it was one of the best and proudest days of my life. (....I had a lot more hair back then...........) GREAT DAY INDEED!!!

An American Hero !

18LTLoveIt · 01-09-2017, 12:29 PM

Bugs me about the 50th anniversary claim by Chevy when there was a 7 year hiatus, but MrChris comment shed some light and softened me a bit with this comment:

If the Camaro had remained, it's difficult to guess how it would've continued to evolve from the 4th gen. However, with it going away for a bit, it created a 'clean slate' and the outcome was an absolutely stunning car, top to bottom. It's one of those rare designs that just looks great from every angle.

I could look at my 2013 convertible all day, the details are striking automotive design.

carfansince73 · 01-09-2017, 12:33 PM

I still remember almost EVERYONE in the movie theater clapping in Transformers 1 when the "new" Bumblebee showed his face in that tunnel.

Still loving mine every time I drive it. Thanks for bringing it back!!

redcoats1976 · 01-09-2017, 01:59 PM

great work...5th gen finally caused me to defect and buy my first chevy.

RaceFuel · 01-09-2017, 02:55 PM

For me what is always so incredible is how close the production 5th Gen was to the Concept.

Congrats on such an incredible moment and everything that followed..there is no doubt at all of your impact and the car so many of us love.

01-09-2017, 10:17 AM	#15
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I loved the concept when I saw it back in 2007 at GM Carlisle. Told myself I would order one as soon as they became available. I've been a happy camper ever since my SS was built for me on 8/4/09. Trips to Valdosta, Indy, The Homecoming, etc are great memories. Thanks Scott and I enjoyed meeting and talking to you a few times. __________________

01-09-2017, 10:38 AM	#16
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,134	2004 crash standards,The CAW contract,low sales volume and not having a new platform ready were the biggest reasons. BTW hope your enjoying your retirement Scott. I hope you write that book I would buy one __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

01-09-2017, 11:06 AM	#17
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	And what a beautiful machine is was. Thanks Scott for all you and the entire Camaro team did for us car nuts. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

01-09-2017, 11:14 AM	#18
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	You guys did one hell of a great job on the 5th gen. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

01-09-2017, 11:30 AM	#19
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I was there with Scott the day they unveiled the concept Camaro in Detroit on January 9, 2006. Here are a couple of pictures. __________________ 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.

01-09-2017, 11:47 AM	#20
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	^^ Don't you love the concept sans the horrible B pillar? I discussed this with Scott a couple of times as it totally changed the look and feel of the production 5th gen. Other than that the final product was spot on. Sorry Scott, I know I'm beating a dead horse here. __________________

01-09-2017, 11:56 AM	#21
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Awesome concept car and awesome production car. Thanks for bringing it back to life!

01-09-2017, 12:10 PM	#22
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	The 2010 Camaro was a huge success! The Camaro's team passion to bring back the Car was unmistakable in its final design and fine lines. I can honestly say, this 2010 Camaro has brought me and my wife closer, met new friends, traveled to new places... just because of this car. I would of never thought that would be possible, but I have lived it. We love this car, and what happiness it has brought us can't be measured. Thanks Scott, for all the passion to bring this car to the world, and how it has changed so many lives.

01-09-2017, 12:29 PM	#25
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Bugs me about the 50th anniversary claim by Chevy when there was a 7 year hiatus, but MrChris comment shed some light and softened me a bit with this comment: If the Camaro had remained, it's difficult to guess how it would've continued to evolve from the 4th gen. However, with it going away for a bit, it created a 'clean slate' and the outcome was an absolutely stunning car, top to bottom. It's one of those rare designs that just looks great from every angle. I could look at my 2013 convertible all day, the details are striking automotive design.

01-09-2017, 12:33 PM	#26
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	I still remember almost EVERYONE in the movie theater clapping in Transformers 1 when the "new" Bumblebee showed his face in that tunnel. Still loving mine every time I drive it. Thanks for bringing it back!! __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

01-09-2017, 01:59 PM	#27
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	great work...5th gen finally caused me to defect and buy my first chevy.

01-09-2017, 02:55 PM	#28
RaceFuel Drives: A boring sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Medford,Oregon Posts: 196	For me what is always so incredible is how close the production 5th Gen was to the Concept. Congrats on such an incredible moment and everything that followed..there is no doubt at all of your impact and the car so many of us love. __________________