I love the 96 Impala, not sure it would fit in the garage... All your suggestions (not sure about that model studebaker) were huge! I like that- the girlfriend told me I was crazy cause I wanted an Impala. I want her to drive it too, maybe she will come around. On Sep 3, 2011 9:43 AM, "Ray Buck" <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I have several cars on my mental list of "wannas." 1957-1961 Studebaker > Silver Hawk, 1967 Cadillac 2dr hardtop or convert, 1959 Elky, 67-72 > Suburban 3-door and a buncha others that flit in and out of my mind. > > But for something that might fit your needs, how about a 94-96 Impala > SS? Yeah, they're fodos (4 doors) but they have an LT1 350 and > suspension that's very close to the 9C1 police package. They're pretty > fast for a big fodo, and can be tweaked pretty easily with some > suspension mods, a little work on the intake (like a K&N system) and > exhaust and a performance chip. It's definitely a sleeper...especially > if ya were to paint it white (although that's my least favorite car > color) to get away from the 3 factory colors, black, dark cherry and > dark gray green (looks better than it sounds.) Maybe a nice pearl white > would work. > > r > > > On 9/3/2011 7:51 AM, CTSVMONGO wrote: >> >> Its cool, I bought a house, and Ive been so busy trying to make it >> livable, along with being busier than Ive ever been making less money >> than ive ever made... I know what its like! >> >> I guess I left out the point to that email... I am curious if anyone >> has suggestions on some little known almost sleeper(but not >> necessarily because its stupid fast) cars that are really cool. >> >> Buick GN, wow you can buy a gorgeous 9 second car for around $10,000 >> and drive it with the kids in the back seat. >> >> Stuff like that, what else is out there... >> >> *From:*elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >> *On Behalf Of *John Christensen >> *Sent:* Saturday, September 03, 2011 5:23 AM >> *To:* elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> *Subject:* [elky] Re: just a curiosity.... >> >> Look on Craig's list around here. Some nice stuff once in a while. >> >> I didn't have time to do anything but visit with the family outside of >> the playing on Friday and Saturday when we were in Omaha. Barely got >> lunch with Dad. Sorry I didn't try to call ya. >> >> Check this out: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2573180274.html >> although it wouldn't compare to a V. >> >> JC >> >> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:54 PM, Brian M <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx >> <mailto:ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >> >> I'm still here just reading... Been so busy posting has not been real >> opportune. I Am seriously the fun in driving, the Aww factor walking >> away from your ride.... I'm not falling in lobe with anything, been >> watching as all the eBay auctions come to an end.... If you could >> have your choice... If you could suggest a hot rod, a rat rod, an odd >> ball that has special substance, I want something that is not in >> everyone else's garage.... Something wild but drivable, something fun >> to drive.... Something different but obtainable and still cool ... And >> you're right no I can't afford a new V coupe yet but can't wait that >> long either... >> >> On Sep 2, 2011 9:20 PM, "Mary McCarthy" <printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> <mailto:printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >> > >> http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/police-grab-2-million-worth-of-cars-after-canadian-street-race/?iref=obnetwork >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Rules: Please play nicely with others. >> > >> > -List members page (text & pic links): >> > http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm >> > -List members page (all pics): >> > http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm >> > >>