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Dan Davis    People ask me what my favorite musclecars are and typically say things like Superbird, '71 Cuda, 442 Olds, '65 GTO or something like that but when I open my garage there is nothing like any of those in there.
  I have five cars and they are all either a Camaro Z28 or a Firebird. (two Trans AM's and a Formula) Now, I have owned 60's and 70's musclecars in the past, I've driven many cars and ridden in many more but I have foolishly let most of the cars go. Nowadays, those cars have become somewhat cost prohibitive to me but I've stayed in the game by running F-Body GM cars from the 1980's. With the exception of my "bone stock" IROC-Z, my cars are "Old School" musclecar fast and my 2nd generation cars have a 1970's feel because they were built on that same platform so I'm as close as I can be without actually being there yet, when I call out my favorites, I still don't name my own cars.
  I think that it's possible that I'm a car snob. I know! Me, a snob. How can this be? Well, I guess, it's pretty easy. Anybody who knows me, knows that I am a first (Musclecar) era enthusiast who would own a hundred cars from that era if I could afford and store them, however, I am so much of an enthusiast that I tend to see them as the best cars EVER! I prefer the styling and the way they feel behind the wheel.(yes, I like the feel of a '69 Camaro over a 2010) I like the simplicity of no traction control or anti-lock brakes or body roll sensors, I don't need a car to drive me, I much prefer to drive it- that's kinda the idea.
  That being said, I love my cars. I may be a snob but I like what they do and the way they do it. If someone offered me more than market value for any one them, I wouldn't even consider a sale. I've had most of these cars for 15 years and longer and I plan on at least four of the five being in my estate sale so maybe they're not on my wish list because they're in my possesion.
  All in all, I will always love those 60's and 70's musclecars and if I get a real chance own another one it will be mine, but if that never happens, don't feel too sorry for Danny because appearently I'm a big fan of 80's musclecars too.
- Dan Davis