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JohnnyRingo

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17. That and the Skye are so cool. I envy you.

Reply to CanonRay (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 11:42 AM

23 hrs ago

It seems every time GM came up with a cool car they killed it. Corvair, Vega, Astrovan, and Monza for example.

I have a '71 TR6, but sometimes I'd like the conveniences of power windows, A/C, and comfort that a new car provides. Let's see a pic.

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I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible [View all] CanonRay Jan 6 OP

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Thanks! CanonRay Jan 6 #2

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Only minor body "bling" changes. marble falls Jan 6 #9

Just got it back from my mechanic CanonRay Jan 15 #13

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Wishing you many good miles and happy trails! MLAA Jan 6 #5

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The Solstice is a beautiful car. Americanme Jan 6 #8

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The Walter White mobile! CanonRay Jan 15 #14

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decent car Homoudont Wednesday #15

I got the stick. CanonRay Wednesday #16

That and the Skye are so cool. I envy you. JohnnyRingo 23 hrs ago #17

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