I can certainly dig that (looks at screen name)…

'85?

I've been hankering for another one for years, but it just never seems to line up. The next one will be a gun-metal grey or silver T-Type. Or a Regal Limited (for that classy, leather and button interior )

The newest fun car is the exact opposite of a GN; a V1 CTS-V. Four doors, 6-speed, naturally aspirated. It's got a monster cam and heads with all the goodies, dyno'd at 530 to the wheels.

I've had it almost 10 years, and really love it. I've contemplated selling it a few times, but every time I head out to the garage and look at or take it for a spin, I change my mind quickly. It's weird. It can be an absolute sedate car to drive; it handles great, the interior is Cadillac plush, the stereo is awesome, and it has all the creature comforts (for it's day). It's ALMOST boring, until you put your foot into it.

It gets funny looks because most people have never seen a late model Cadillac with a stick or one that idles like "potato-potato-potato-potato" haha.

Here's some recent pictures, one being from Pintastic New England '19

The other car is a '94 Z-28 1LE that I bought 20 years ago, not realizing it was a factory 1LE car. In those days, I liked "stripped" cars, because they were always faster, and had less do-dads to break (anyone who has owned an early 90's GM KNOWS what I'm talking about...). I thought it was interesting that it was fully deleted, until I realized what it was. Didn't stop me from adding some things, however. This one is pretty mild with upgraded brakes, GM 275 ZR-1's, an LT4 head and cam, and the other usual bolt-ons. It's been around Limerock a few times back in it's day. It was sort of radical when I built it, but is totally tame by today's standards. That said, this one will never leave.

I've had cars come and go, but I doubt these two will be going anywhere anytime soon.

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I know they are, I didn't want to offend you if it wasn't intercooled...

The non-vertical slatted grille and the hood ornament are throwing me off, considering it's badged as a GN.

Sharp looking car, nonetheless.

ETA upon further inspection it looks like a T-Type (hence the hood ornament), and the "slatting" appears just to be an optical illusion from a monster intercooler? Also, as zoomed in as I can get, it looks like it's badged as a T, and not a GN. They are in the top 5 of my favorite vehicles of all time.

What's the inside of the bed look like? How about the interior? Is it available with a T-56 manual? How does the car handle? How is the launch under full throttle? Is there actual useable payload? Sorry for all the questions, haha, those Aussie "Utes" have always been so cool to me here in America.

I have come close to pulling the trigger on a Chevrolet SS (rebadged Commodore HSV) multiple times, but numbers were always just a little too far apart for either party. I'm a sucker for a fast, full size, V8, rwd family haulers, but apparently, I'm the only one in America based on the market. Anytime GM comes out with something remotely intriguing (sans the Corvette), it's killed off right quick.

My ideal vehicle would be a Zeta platform car, with LT-1 power, but not fancy loaded interior-wise. Think lower to mid-trim level Chevy Silverado with cloth trim. I don't want or need all the expensive and useless crap they tag on. I don't need or want power seats, power telescoping steering wheel, advanced climate controls, etc., etc. Optional big Brembo brakes, alloy wheels, and manual transmission, choice of final gearing, would be great. Keep it at the $30k-$35k price level the SS should have been available for (it only came fully loaded in the US for $52K). Police, Taxi, and fleet sales would probably love a robust, full size platform, and it would spread the sales around. This will never happen, but a guy can dream.

I thought GM was going to hammer down on dealers doing "market adjustments" on the new 'Vettes?

I'm sure the current covid situation might have an effect on this, but considering it's an enthusiast car, maybe not...

I know some shady dealers got around factory backed no-no's on doing this in the past (ie Ford Raptors, etc.) by including 30k worth of "dealer add-ons" i.e. 30k floormats...

I have a certain soft spot for disco T/A's; they really epitomize the times they were running around the streets of 'merica.

I'm not even really a big Ford guy, but those are all beautiful.

I don't know what it is, but Fox Cobras give me a little tingle, haha (and yes I'm aware that the SN95/New Edges are "fox body" cars, but I'm talking about the '93)

It must be nostalgia, but they look so pleasing to me (when they shouldn't). Lip stick on a pig and what-not, but somehow it works. And well.

I'd be proud to have that in my garage, next to my neon teal basketball warm-up suit, super soaker 50, and GT Performer.

They are the epitome of "Rad!" to me, for whatever reason. Dudes that wore aviators before they were a fad drove those.

Maybe one day I'll build a polar white notchback with chrome ponies and a cobra body kit.

Yeah, the SN95 cobras seemed like they were almost an afterthought. Interesting cars with the independent rear suspension, but I'm guessing those 32 valve motors were a nightmare (like the Lincoln MK version was).

The Taurus, being Ford's style leader at the time, probably didn't help either in the looks department. You can clearly see the inspiration and style ques of it in the SN95. Better than the much publicized Ford Probe/Mustang spin-off that was to replace the Mustang I guess...They really haven't aged well, especially the GT's with those grotesque 3 spoke triangle-esque wheels.

The "New Edge" cars were a much better looking car in my humble opinion.

Mic drop!

My parents have a friend like this who made a fortune starting a well known national trucking company. He has a similar collection, probably worth in excess of 20 million. He also collects airplanes, and has a private jet. You'd never know from his demeanor that he's worth 100 million dollars. He daily drives a 5 year old Cadillac XLR, and spends most of his weekends camping in an older Streamline trailer and fishing. God bless the American Dream!

That thing is so quick, it goes 10 mph even when standing still! (Or you are running next to it with the door open while it idles in first gear to take that pic)

Haha.

Kidding aside, I'm usually not a "Nova Guy", but that is ONE I would be proud to own. So clean with black centerless steelies and lowered stance.

That thing must be an absolute blast to rip around in. Bravo!

How I love a clean 4th gen F-body, particularly LT-1 cars with the mini quads.

Here's my '94 mildly modded 1-LE Z/28. ZR-1's, LT-4 heads/cam. It's slow compared to new stuff, but it's such a fun car. Perfect blend of old and new technology.

That ZL-1 is gorgeous! Having rented one for a day on a trip to Hawaii a few years ago, my wife had to threaten divorce because I wanted one sooooooo bad when we got home, haha. Absolutely amazing cars.

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I thoroughly approve of that top one!

'Cuda for sure

Nail, meet head!

Also note the period correct mags and fatties from that picture. That was some poor bastard’s pride and joy. Personally, I don’t like the stripe.

Hopefully, that person is still alive today, and ripping around in a Red Eye.