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Sixty8... I most certainly did not mean anything when I made my silly comment. If you were here I'd pinch 'em all for good luck.

I'm going to say Corvette. The mirrors and B-pillar give it away. EDIT: clicked on the link... the B-pillar does not match Corvette's, duh, but the mirrors do.

Nah, it's based on a Pontiac Ventura. The ribbed tails, grille, and finely-finned wheel covers (all production) give it away. I'm interested in reading something on this one. I actually like the '75-'79 X bodies for some reason.

Oh man, congrats, Sixty8! I love the crisp '77-'79 B, C, and D bodies. Looking forward to the pics!

I didn't consider the PT Cruiser because I forgot the original intent was to lure younger buyers. That's how ingrained my "old people's car" image is for the little guy.

Better put that thing in high gear, Paulie, bingo's about to start! :)

I chose Dodge Neon because they're sooooo crappy. I have yet to see one come in for collision repair that wasn't trashed by the owner.

Uh, is this somehow supposed to justify your nipple situation? (((Sixty8))) Just playing! http://www.cheersandgears.com/public/style_emoticons//AH-HA_wink.gif

I chose Scion xB. I see many more boomers driving them than yutes.

Well, without much consideration... Honda Element Honda Civic Scion xB VW Beetle VW Golf VW Jetta new-age Impala (surprising. I see a lot of these with rims being driven by younger folk) Monte Carlo I agree with much of what has been posted already.

I picked Buick Century, both the '82-'96 A body, and the '97-current W. The size is manageable, it's comfortable, virtually maintenance-free, and it has inoffensive looks. I find that old people in general love their A-bodies something fierce.

Damn, some people can't do all that. Cute... he's sitting on a chair box. :)

The Chevrolet has a bigger trunk than everyone except the exceptionally roomy Ford products. This could explain the greater length.

I bought that Chevelle for my brother for his birthday. Notice the nice detailing with the drip moldings, windshield reveal, and door handles being painted on the Chevelle... the Plymouth and Olds lack these details. Odd.

I have my first JL here on the computer desk: a silver '73 Pontiac Grand Am with black vinyl top. The only detail that looks off is... the hood has NACA ducts, like the '73 GTO. I didn't think GA's had those. Got mine at Walmart. Was being a nerd, leaving it in the package, but if mustang's brave enough, I am too. I'm taking it out of the package! The JLs are nice because they're factory-stock. Hot Wheels has too many modified versions of my favorites. imo, the best way to please a collector is to leave the models factory stock. I also have three classic VW's in 1:87 scale made by Malibu International: a blue Beetle, cream Karmann-Ghia, and a yellow/white Bus. Nice detailing on all, has anyone seen this brand?

O...M...G... check that GM concept once again... the headlights are right off a CTS! Oh, the horror! :o

Now is that really fair? I'd say your example has more to do with fuel system safety than body construction. Further, if a BOF car is hit above the frame rail (the burned "car" in the photo was clearly hit at frame level, not above), it should theoretically crush pretty much the same as the Bonneville... the welds broke between frame rail and upper body on the Pontiac, the bolts would shear off on a BOF, I'd guess.

Just to clarify: I totally disagree with Mr. West's comment about President Bush. I believe the president is misunderstood on a lot of issues. It's a shame, really.

She most likely still has "pregnant face". How does one deal with all of that? Welcome to the board, BatmanVW. Is that West Chester, PA?

Ew. I'm scared. :blink:

Wow, after all these years when I look at the Commodore's roof and doors I see CATERA. I can't wait for the new generation to start showing up... because that will mean the US isn't far behind.

To me, if I squint hard enough, the LaCrosse front end is an evolution of the current LeSabre front end. The Lesabre has quad element headlights, but they're within one lens. LaCrosse just separates the elements into separate lenses. Too bad it came out so mindful of a Taurus/Sable. It's like it was stuck in limbo between old school and new school (Lucerne/Velite) and it was too late to change that part of the car. Still, it's a pleasant piece. One of the British car mags out now has an article on American cars being imported to the UK. A sidebar has a "Bring it/Ban it" theme. Buick is on the "ban" list. The reason? "Everything since the '87 Grand National has been crap." Boy, they don't pull any punches, do they? I had to chuckle at that one.

Does the HRV have DynaRide?

hehe, he said "worlds". Brilliant!

I'd welcome the 3.7L in the Colorado if I replace mine with another. I will not give up any fuel economy though.