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Gator: I was talking about cars that were discontinued since 2003 in my posting, so the quotes that you posted do not apply to what I was saying.....and again, the Corvair doesn't count. However, if you want to count the cars that no longer exist since 1900, then the list, without a doubt, would include "thousands" of makes and models.

42bill: I have to agree with you about the SSR. I would never own one of those things, but they are, without a doubt, way cool!

...the Chevrolet SSR does make a fine pace car, it was seen at Texas Motor Speedway at the Indy car race a couple of weeks ago. COOL!

:cool2:

And, as I remember, either last year or the year before at the Indy 500, there were a bunch of them used as pace cars too.

Gator:

Speaking of the 1957 Nomad 'getting your vote'.....

I bought this nice one 26 years ago. It had power-pack 283, PG, PS, PB, Wonderbar plus lots of accessories. Very original, including orig interior (except for new carpets) .... and a nice repaint in the original colors.

(CLICK on the address to see it) http://www.rdgsons.com/vcca/57%20Nomad.jpg

Bill.

Having read a lot of this I have to add my nickles worth!

Listening to the TV today there was a report about the new "HHR". GM is hearing alot about the similarity to the PT Cruiser. The GM is doing a copy. The report also stated that GM is scaling back its production fiqures for the HHR because of lack luster PT sales. Sounds like the HHR is a downer before it hits the road. Maybe, unfortunately; the retro craze is slowing down. After all the T-bird is not going to be produced any longer. Did GM get on the band wagon too late?

42Bill, that is a great looking car, aren't you glad you hung on to it...and it is the best color (same as my '57) ever offered by any car maker IMHO.

Keep on keeping on...

The Nomad got my vote not Gator's. But hey 42Bill it's a very nice picture of a cool car.

I have seen a few SSRs and drove one of them. It reminded me of a top heavy Corvette. My problem with the car is it's way over priced for what it's supposed to be. Which I don't think anyone has figured out yet. Just what is it?
I admire Chevy Execs for giving it the green light to production, but again the designers let me down. Cool front styling and interior but runs out of gas rear of the front doors.

It does however have a function, and that is to be a show car in production for Chevrolet. The SSR as a pace car and it's show appearances is great for promoting Chevrolet. Although I think it does more for the truck line than the auto line.

Got a dude in Medford, Oregon that bought a red SSR locally and he paid $74,000 (about $30,000 over list) for the truck to get it. He shows the SSR at various car shows. Another dude in Medford bought a yellow SSR from a different local Chevrolet dealer and he paid $41,000 for his. He just keeps it parked in the garage. Obviously, some dudes have more dollars than sense! :eek: :eek: :( :( :(

Somewhere along the line I got corn-fused, or (maybe ??)Chevy changed their mind. (I thought sure there was a "Nomad-sorta-looking" retro car in the works.)

Everything I've seen today trying to figure this out on the www indicates the HHR is 'modeled' after a 1949 Suburban. Apparently there was one at the 2005 LA Auto Show

http://www.hhrclub.org/cgi-local/photos/view.cgi?MID=cha2006&GALLERY=1&TARGET=7&STYLE=5

Whatever......

Bill.

Sure looks to me like GM kinda sorta copied the PT Cruiser a little with their new HHR. :( :( :(

Apparently Gator put RGwiz vote in quotes in his post. I apologize for not seeing it was RGwiz' "vote" in the first place.

Incidentally, I agree with RGwiz completely about the 'function' (i.e. purpose) of the SSR as a vehicle for promoting Chevrolet. Even with its limited production, it's very visible and attracts a TON of attention whenever one is seen.

Thank the Chev Execs and the Lord and whoever else that it's a 'real' car.... V-8 and RWD.

And finally, that (my) 1957 Nomad hasn't been in my garage for about 20 years. I couldn't resist doubling my money so I sold it for $10k when that was a very good price for a nice Nomad. Sometimes I miss it but, as they say, you can't have your cake and eat it to!

Bill.

The front of the HHR reminds me of the Dodge pickup...

Do like the fender caps...

Bill, you can always buy another one...the 10k plus 20 years of intrest on that 10k plus some more $$$$...LOL

Incidentally, I'd like to give credit to BigBob for assistance in posting the photo of my '57 Nomad. He's sure great with all his photo 'work' here in Chevy Chat!

Thanks BigBob!

Bill.

I've finally located a 'picture' of the Nomad 'retro' car that I mistakenly confused with the HHR (Heritage High Roof) yesterday.

Apparently the HHR is actually happening, whereas it looks like the "Nomad" isn't. In my mind it's certainly best that it isn't! It was to be the Chevrolet version of the Pontiac Solstice, which I understand is a little, tiny 4 cylinder POJ. Who the 'H' would buy something like that?? There's no reason these 'retro' cars can't be V-8's with RWD and still deliver plenty of performance and 25 mpg.

Nomad "retro" car

In addition to the 'picture' (which is VERY reminiscent of the 53 Nomad/Corvette) there's quite a bit of write up about the Nomad in this 2004 Detroit Auto Show article.

It looks really neat! But who cares with a powertrain like that?? Doesn't matter anyway; it ain't comin' anytime soon, if ever!!

Bill.

42Bill
Way cool concept car...Thanks for posting!! :)

A while ago I mentioned the HHR and new Impala was shown on the Chevrolet.com site...check it out.

Looks like the HHR could use a bigger (higher sidewall) tire.

Chevy also recently (like 2 0r 3 yrs ago) built a concept Corvette that looked like a 53, I thought there was a "Nomad" version of that concept car as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tegory=6155&item=4558188262&rd=1
Why not buy the real thing!

...and it's a cool 2dr!

Here's one of those '53 Nomads. It's about the fifth car down in "Feature Cars" on this web site. It's along the lines of what RGwiz was talking about. I don't think it's a 'real' one; but it's sure something! Frankly, I don't know if there are any REAL ones.

I've spoken with the guy several times at various events out here in the Pacific Northwest. This is one helluva car!!

53 Waldorf Nomad


Enjoy!!

PLEASE NOTE: There's actually FOUR DIFFERENT 'shots' of the car. Just wait 7-8 seconds for it to 'change' from one to the other and so on.

Bill.

Ok 42Bill,
Imagine Chevy comes out with the 57 Nomad or the 53 Nomad. Man, you wouldn't be able to get near the showrooms.
Now mix in that 69 Camaro SS and they would have to stay open 24 hours a day.
Hello Chevy Execs...are you guys listening? We much rather have some realy cool stuff that goes and not another SUV!

RGWiz, please remember how few of us (lovers of bygone era Chevrolets) really count toward the modern market place thinking.
I do luv them SUVs too!

They are large enough and tall enough so that you can see something besides a dumb guard rail or bridge bannister!...and as for being a gas hog, 20 MPG at 70 MPH is ok by me!

We get those oooughhs and awghes when we drive the old cars not only because they are so darn beautiful and well built (in our eyes) but because they also are so scarce and rare!

Keep on double clutching and driveing them like they will last forever!

Look at how many tens of thousands of people loved the Camaro and the Firebird, and look at how many tens of thousands of them GM sold. But......they discontinued those models anyway! :( :( :( :(

I saw a HHR at a car show today, first time up close, and I think it's a pretty cool rig. my 2cents

Yeah Mr. Mack, unfortunatly you are right. I agree that we here are not the target generation GM is after.

How true and how sad...

Bottom line.....GM only wants to sell you a new car every five years and that's their main goal. They don't really listen to what the buying public wants.....you either buy what they make or forget it. :( :( :(