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Posted by Smiley (Member # 2005) on :

Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :

It's differant looking !! Is that a bow-tie in the center of the grill? or maybe another Holden Import? Not bad looking, but i'd need to see it up close.

BadRag

Posted by BrostalSS (Member # 1830) on :

It's a Mini-El Camino! I still rememeber that El Camino concept car they did a few years back the Impala SS body. That was sweet. I wonder where that car is at now?

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

It is sweet and could be an El Camino concept. [Big Grin]

I definately would get one if it was available here. [Big Grin]

Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :

Well it sure beats the SSR!!! [Smile]

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :

A YUGO looks better than the SSR !!!

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

The pic is of the Holden Ute SS, It is not likely to show up here as the El Camino on this platform. However, there is a very strong likelyhood of an El Camino based on the updated platform being jointly designed by GMNA and Holden. This platform will support RWD cars from Pontiac,Buick and Chevy and debut as '07 models. Oh, and these will be built here with sheetmetal designed for the North American market. [Big Grin]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

Thanks for the great info Camino. That is great news. [Big Grin]

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

My pleasure. When I hear of any news about this I'll post it. As my screen name indicates, it's a topic close to my heart.

Posted by MidnightSS (Member # 2000) on :

I'm still waiting for the Holden Caprice to be sold here. Sad that GM Australia makes cars I might buy, but...

Did that Aussie from the SLP board with the Monaro make it over here?

Posted by Smiley (Member # 2005) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BadRag:
Is that a bow-tie in the center of the grill?

Yup.

Posted by Rhino (Member # 920) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CaminoLS6:
The pic is of the Holden Ute SS, It is not likely to show up here as the El Camino on this platform. However, there is a very strong likelyhood of an El Camino based on the updated platform being jointly designed by GMNA and Holden. This platform will support RWD cars from Pontiac,Buick and Chevy and debut as '07 models. Oh, and these will be built here with sheetmetal designed for the North American market.

I don't know about you guys... but this might sound like good news [Big Grin]

RWD North American Cars for both Pontiac and Chevrolet on an anniversary year for the Camaro?

Good thing the 02 will be paid off by then [Big Grin]

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

The latest I've heard is that these are the likely cars for the platform.
Buick Roadmaster sedan
Chevy El Camino
Possibly a Monte Carlo or Chevelle or Camaro
An Impala sedan
A Grand Prix sedan and the next gen GTO

Not bad possibilities. [Big Grin]

Posted by XSSV (Member # 1726) on :

All of the Holden cars are awesome. And most are LS1 powered. At least we have a start at importing some of those cars starting with the GTO!

If you want to see more of the models go to gm.com and look for the Holden site.

Posted by Rhino (Member # 920) on :

I really don't care if it's a Camaro or not. I'd personaly love to see a dramatic comeback of the Chevelle. I just don't think the name sounds "catchy" enough for today's standards.
I could definately see a RWD Monte and Grand Prix sharing the same platform. Giving them a little bit of a performance boost and making them the slightly higher performance cars they used to be.

I feel it would be best if they created a completely new car rather than using an old nameplate on a new car.

Posted by 2K1SunsetSS (Member # 854) on :

It sells for about 20K our $$ down under(w/ls1). If they could even come close to that price here they would sell like crazy, I'd be the first in line. [Smile]

[ 24. August 2003, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: 2K1SunsetSS ]

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

Behind me,Sunset. [Big Grin]

Posted by T TOPSS (Member # 1674) on :

Looks like a SAAB to me!

Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :

That "cowcatcher" reminds me too much of the ricey replacement crap they paste on the cars here. Kinda ugly in my book.

Posted by DWS44 2K2HAWK (Member # 1317) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BrostalSS:
It's a Mini-El Camino! I still rememeber that El Camino concept car they did a few years back the Impala SS body. That was sweet. I wonder where that car is at now?

Funny you should ask that...Dont know where it is right now, but Thurs, Fri, and Sat of this past week it was on display at the GM tent at the Bristol Motor Speedway! [Big Grin]

I was a bit surprised to see it, since I hadn't seen it around in a few years, but it was there on display!

My dad is a big El Camino fan, (had a '76 up until the late 80's). It was kinda funny...for once HE was the one drooling on a concept vehicle behind velvet ropes instead of ME! LOL [Big Grin]

[ 25. August 2003, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: DWS44 2K2HAWK ]

Posted by Y2KSS1363 (Member # 1564) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CaminoLS6:
The latest I've heard is that these are the likely cars for the platform.
Buick Roadmaster sedan
Chevy El Camino
Possibly a Monte Carlo or Chevelle or Camaro
An Impala sedan
A Grand Prix sedan and the next gen GTO

Not bad possibilities.

GM should add "Nomad" to that list! Get it through marketing by
calling it a "crossover" vehicle. [Wink]

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Y2KSS1363:

quote:
Originally posted by CaminoLS6:
The latest I've heard is that these are the likely cars for the platform.
Buick Roadmaster sedan
Chevy El Camino
Possibly a Monte Carlo or Chevelle or Camaro
An Impala sedan
A Grand Prix sedan and the next gen GTO

Not bad possibilities.
GM should add "Nomad" to that list! Get it through marketing by
calling it a "crossover" vehicle.

Agreed!

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Mac:
That "cowcatcher" reminds me too much of the ricey replacement crap they paste on the cars here. Kinda ugly in my book.

I think that is just what it is. Doesn't look like the stock fascia. The front styling would be different on any US model anyway.

Posted by CaminoLS6 (Member # 2041) on :

http://www.tedkrygier.com/banners/CaminoLS6.gif

this is my sig on another site. It is a one-off built for the Holden racing team. Equipped with a Calloway-tweaked LS6 and a 6spd. Sorry to the SLP folks that have seen me post it before.

Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :

quote:
Originally posted by T TOPSS:
Looks like a SAAB to me!

Don't you mean Cavalier??

[Big Grin]

Posted by Smiley (Member # 2005) on :

quote:
Originally posted by mhayman:

quote:
Originally posted by T TOPSS:
Looks like a SAAB to me!
Don't you mean Cavalier??

Who invited MMMM_ERT to this thread anyway?! [Embarrassed]

Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :

They won't bring that to the US. They would sell to many and be unable to keep up with demand. [Razz]

Heck I wish the ENTIRE HOLDEN line up was available here. As well as the HSV line too. I'm not asking much. I just want a different choice.

Let me see we have:
1) Mustang
2) Mustang Cobra
3) Saleen Mustang
4) Steeda Mustang
5) Roush Mustang
see a pattern here?????
6) Kenny Brown Mustang
7) Sean Hyland Mustang

Then there is:
1) Subaru WRX
2) Subaru WRX/Sti
3) Mitsu Lancer Evo
4) VW R32
5) Dodge SRT-4 Neon (a FREAKING NEON, can you believe it??)

Maybe I should just jump ship and buy that Damn WRX/STi....300hp awd, Brembos, racing buckets etc...A few tweaks here and there, 400hp AWD. AND still be able to drive it year round.

Then of course there is that Cobra Mustang..hmmm.... [Eek!]

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