Okay, here it is because YOU asked for it. “BLOGDISSECTION.™” Like my show on MyRide, “Auto Dissection,” only… it’s on my blog, duh. And since it’s the first one, I’ll call it… #oo1. Isn’t it neat how I thought that up? I’m just kinda deep that way.
Whatever… Here we go.
The CAMARO is here. …Almost.
A very long time in the making, …and there’s a huge list in Santa’s lap for this one. So why? Nostalgia? History? Power? Design? Well, …all actually.
But, since design is my thing, and this is “BLOGDISSECTION™,” that’s what we’ll discuss.
I’ve chosen silver to look at, mostly because the form is easier to read. And that’s what car companies do for the first few passes. No glitzy colors, but straight forward design. And this car rocks in many ways.
I’ve seen the Challenger and Camaro both up close. The Challenger is beefy, muscled and aggressive. But the Camaro is like a 50 yard sprinter with a six pack, groomed for the red sharp launch. Lean, ectomorphed and ready for serious power sprints.
The design captures all the nostalgia of the original passion, but it is now sculpted as if carved from Michelangelo’s magnetic fingers. If you were to take the wheels off and fill in the space, a beauty of a speed form it would be. Camaro fanatics will rock this car hard, and get in serious trouble with the cops. I anticipate a girth of tickets flowing through the system, funding all sorts of neat things.;(
There’s an interesting “pinched” element along the beltline that gives the impression of a lean waist. I dig that. A hip that diverts into the waist, then egresses up to the shoulder in front. Looks as if it’s been chopped and channeled. That’s the language. I’d call it “Pinched Surfacing.” Bitchin.’
The greenhouse is also lean. Tight, small glass gives a cocooned feel, or cockpitted. “Enter this space and we’ll launch,” it says. But be ready…
Tail lights are robotic. Following this beast is intimidating. But, my MINI would take him…;-) A three door wagon is a push. Interesting, but it may fall the wayside of the Magnum. Although, at 2 side doors, the lean waist still works.
As an overall design (I don’t know the initial conceptualist), this is a very successful approach. Although, coming to the table a bit late, it should do very well. So, where is it??
Who wantsa Golf, Fireball style? Bring it…
I’ll be heading BACK TO Houston on Thursday for another episode of MyRide. This time, we’re invading THE new DeLorean Factory to see what they are coming out with in the FUTURE. A friend of mine, MARTY, said that the car is cool, so we’ll grab our MC donald’s and FLY out to see them. I just hope we don’t run OUTTATIME.
Yea, that was lame, but what else is new…
Mmmm… Exotics.
2 days! Insane crowds and crazed RC and car, plane and bike fans! With thanks to CINEMA VEHICLES for bringin’ in the my STREET TUNER CHALLENGE MINI and FLINTSTONES MOBILE, (Chris and Mike!) we met all kinds of great people including passionate families and kids like Evan Medina. Hung out with John Schultz and the boys from HPI RACING, SuperSuperModel MARY RILEY, The Kyosho Girl and hundreds of others. Whoa!
People spent the day racing cool RC Cars, Tanks, Planes, Rockets and had a great time. The STC MINI was a big hit, thousands having seen the show which is currently airing on SPEED for the fourth time!! Whoa2!
It’s a humbling experience to see the passion embodied by all these people. All positive, hanging with their kids and friends and spreading the enthusiasm. Appreciation goes out to Show Promoter, Warren Lucas for doing such a great job and my thanks and gratitude goes out to all who paid me a visit!!
Please join me in welcoming two new Fireballers into the world. Makayla and Keilani Sullivan. These two tots belong to MyRide Producer, Mike Sullivan.
Now what’s amazing about these georgeous little girls is that they were born so small that they stayied in the hospital for months. About a pound each, give or take a Hershey’s kiss. But now, they’re finally home and eager to begin their love of cars! So, it’s with great pride that I share my friend’s kids with the world. And with dreams of cars, chocolate, all things girls …a wish for a life of abundance and love.
Oh, and if they grow up to like cars too, that works… NICE JOB, MIKEY AND TRISH! Now let’s see if we can line up a job for them, eh?
Yup. Them’s is the word, folks. In fact, I’ve already started the new concepts with Cinema Vehicles. Now, most of us agree that KN should have been a Camaro, but Ford stepped in and voila, Kitt is now a Mustang. It is what it is and I will do my best to make it awesome.
The image above was the first iteration for the pilot. It looks good and was designed by a very good and talented designer. But, there will be a new evolution, and it’s happening now for the Series. Some things you’ve never seen a car do, period. Photos coming as soon as they say it’s ok, (as well as PR) but for now, info is all there is and I’ll be flogged if I reveal any more.
This past week, the boys of MyRide and I headed to San Francisco to shoot two new episodes of “WORLD OF CARS.” And boy, was this a crazy week…
FADE IN
The Club. Not just any club, but CLUB SPORTIVA. An extremely well run dream generating auto enthusiast club, catering to those wishing to drive the ULTIMATE EXOTIC! And thanks to head honcho, Torbin Fuller, that’s exactly what you get.
I’m saving the details for the upcoming episode, but let me just tell you that getting involved with these guys will light your fire!
…We started off the day driving the Bentley Continental GT, then on to the Ferrari F430 and finally to the Lamborghini Gallardo. SICK!!! It was like riding a 50 foot wave,…..FOR 6 HOURS STRAIGHT!!
Then, it was onto Lombard Street to run the “Crookedest Street on the Planet.” Or is it? (What’s the picture above?) Only time and the episode will tell. Coming in just a couple of weeks, folks!
But, if you’re ever in San Francisco, and you love cars, then CLUB SPORTIVA should be your first stop! Big thanks to all the boys there that helped us out! Especially, Torbin. An incredibly humble and passionate car guy, doing it all for the right reasons…
…And for a first trip, Sammy and Bug were excited. At only 5 months old, they were eager to experience San Francisco and the car scene. Some good, some seriously wrong.
In order from above, I grabbed the pups in the early dawn and we headed up the coast to the City By The Bay. 6 hours. Stopping briefly at the pooches favorite food shop, Subway. Piled high.
Once arriving, as always, Kathie wanted to find the water. And since SF is… like ALL water, that wasn’t hard. (Not to mention we’ve been here about 300 times!) BUT, for the pups, it was their first time! And man, were THEY excited. …And the views did not disappoint.
Can you identify the gold car? Take a chance and post the answer below. It’s about as wrong as it gets…. You may get a gold star?
We met up with our son, Sean, who just moved to SF and is working for Starbucks. Yes, free coffee, yo. And lots of it!! We hung with him, downed a triple espresso, and took the pups on tour in Kathie’s new favorite ride, the TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. The ride rocks! I’d recommend it highly as a great long distance traveler. We rented this one, but she’s hot doggin’ for a black one coming soon. But, for anyone in the market to buy, ALWAYS rent first. It’s the best way to make sure that the thousands are well spent.
We head into Sausalito to see some cool rides, just soakin’ in the sun, then off to ESCAPE FROM LA PIZZA. Best in town,… and a good title. No Alcatraz this time, doggies not allowed as they may mess up the pen.
One more time past the Golden Gate and to the beach and we were done. 4 days. The pooches were depooched as we got home. And it was nighty night, doggies. Sleeping and dreaming of Twin Turbo’d Z Cars smokin’ Ferraris….
Why do we make money? Why do we work so hard? Why do we waste our time dreaming? … To enjoy life, you have to step up to the plate. And say that you did the things you always wished you could do. And found a way…
Don’t wait ’til it’s too late…
