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100kt-tape — The Road IS my name
Published: 2009-09-18 13:59:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 624; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 1
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Chevrolet introduced the El Camino as a coupe utility vehicle in 1959 in answer to Ford's Ranchero which hit the market 2 years earlier. I've always had a soft spot for these haulers, and owned a '76 Ranchero for a long time. This is a '69 El Camino and I'd say it's my very favorite El Camino model.The name translates to "the road" in Spanish. Both Ford and GM saw a niche market for a hauler that could do some work in the daytime and still look good enough for a night out on the town.
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Gorgeous shot and beautiful car. Got to love them Chevy's!
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Thanks for bringing back memories, I owned two El Caminos (1967 and 1978 SS) and was going to buy a 1964 but didn't (but should have)..
I've always like the El Caminos and in this, even though it's close to the 1967 it isn't, a bit more aggressive (stock) although the body basically stayed the same.
That's when the SR10 (?) came out - I liked the looks for what it is but too retro and would rather have seen a new El Camino or retro, same on the Ford end.
If I has my way I would just bring back a few of the choice older models (forget the retro look) just updated suspension and a few minor things - although I do like new Camaro and they look so much better in person then the photos...but that's another topic.
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I thought the new SR - whatever it is - is a bit too trick. I just want a hauler not a transformer. I've seen a '69 El Camino that was jacked and 4x4 and that's a bit of a neat thing to see.
I keep thinking as I shoot these things that they could just bring back the bodies - in steel, since the whole thing is a crumple zone, is obviously more recyclable than the plastic crap and cheaper too. Then there's enough room in the dash (that should be plastic and padded) for all the mandated airbags and stuff. It sure would beat the aquariums that they sell us now.
And you're hugely welcome for the memories. I'm with you & and still miss my Ranchero (though I wouldn't turn my nose up at even a Dodge Rampage now if somebody offered it to me for nothin).
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Well I'll have post some SR wallpaper, they have a look but give me back the original. Curious although it would water down the prices on the vintage cars, I really wonder if a (lets say if a 1968) was made/remade and only updated suspension and the such - how well would it sell?
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I really don't know, but I'd be seriously interested. Now, that said, I wouldn't necessarily want to bring back some of the dinosaurs that were looong. There are more vehicles on the roads now, and there will always be some that idle into town in the morning rush alone in a beast that seats 8. But as a general idea, I think there's some merit, as long as it passes safety requirements (damned airbags), and has emission-compliant engines. I think the public would be safer. I see news footage of cars that have been torn to pieces in wrecks. Never saw the likes of that (almost) when cars were metal.
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I know I would if the right models came out, and I wouldn't want the current models to go but instead the retro movement bring back the real thing. In the case of the Mustang/Camaro/Challenger I would leave those as they sit. But it would be great to see a new 67 Cougar or something.
What bothers me is how the US auto industry is biting the dust and quick. I think it's next year or 2011 but the Tatra (?) - a car made in India will come to US and sell for $2500.00.
In the US we have great designers, engineering but never really do anything innovative anymore. Oh well time will tell but it would be great to see something different happen for a change.
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I heard something on the radio a few weeks back that Chrysler Canada is now owned in large part by one of its major parts suppliers. I haven't checked up on it to verify, and I have no idea how that would work on a corporate level.
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Well I hope we don't lose Chrysler since that would be a shame, but the way the whole bail-out of the auto industry got structured. Well I'm not very thrilled but also and especially in the case of GM, I wonder how long it will take to become independent.
I'm happy they didn't go under but don't like the idea of the government(s) running the majority. GM's fault since they made so many mistakes but I hope we don't end up seeing the end of (I was going to American car) but American company..I'll have to search since I haven't kept up with the situation.
But reality is anything made 100% in machinery in North America anymore?
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Yeah, all of the Big 3 have had their fingers elsewhere, and they all have cars in some segments of their markets made by somebody else. The Pontiac Vibe is a Toyota Matrix. The Ford ranger is a Mazda. But they still make cars completely in the US and in Canada, and in Mexico. At least for now.
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Sure is. I wish they still made them.
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