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427seven
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carlos64030
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StansFBM
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dagwood
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GASPEDDLER
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fireball451
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rdhanded2
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 05:54 PM
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2019 TGO Car of the Year

This is the big one we wait for all year. The favorite cars from all 12 months go head-to-head in a shootout for TGO Car of the Year honor!


January 2019
ev305tpi | 1992 Z28

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...tm-winner.html



February 2019
z28cop | 1985 IROC

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...tm-winner.html



March 2019
427seven | 1989 GTA

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April 2019
carlos64030 | 1991 GTA

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2019 TGO Car of the Year-5auzlz9h.jpg


May 2019
StansFBM | 1985 IROC

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...tm-winner.html



June 2019
punkmaster98 | 1984 Trans Am

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...tm-winner.html



July 2019
dagwood | 1990 IROC

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August 2019
GASPEDDLER | 1985 IROC

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...tm-winner.html



September 2019
fireball451 | 1991 Z28

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October 2019
Barent | 1985 IROC

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November 2019
rdhanded2 | 1991 Firebird (85-90 TA clone)

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...tm-winner.html



December 2019
Rainmaster | 1985 Trans Am

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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 06:23 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

For the 12 contestants, it is not necessary to post up pictures or stories again. I have provided links below to each one of your winner threads where people can see your stories and more pictures. Although you can post a pic or two to rally support. But please keep it fairly brief please.

@ev305tpi @z28cop @427seven @carlos64030 @StansFBM @punkmaster98 @dagwood @GASPEDDLER @fireball451 @Barent @rdhanded2 @Rainmaster
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 07:17 PM
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What an incredible group of cars!!! Genuinely honored to have my car in the running! Many thanks so my QwkTrip for putting this together and also to Linson who did an incredible job with all of these month after month over the years 👍

My Teal 92 Z28 is a 1LE car with 8k miles. Black custom cloth interior, LB9 with a 5-speed, and ordered with a factory CD player.

I bought the car from the original female owner 2 years ago and am still so excited to own it, it’s a neat car.

It still retains the original gatorback tires and floor mats 👍
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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Awesome group of cars! I am super stoked to have had my 1990 IROC chosen as COTM for July!

I'll post up a couple new pics, only because my car looks a lot different now. It is a DX3 code, stripe delete car, and I just love the looks of the decal kit, and I installed it on my car. It's a G92, 5 speed, and 1 of only 295 built with that package for 1990. It has the 230hp TPI 305, and has 44k miles. Good luck to everyone in the voting! We have a large variety in this group!





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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Sorry. I just can't help myself...
Thanks for your vote!


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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 10:15 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

QwkTrip, I like the way you did the thread. I must say, an improvement.
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 11:41 AM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

So let's see how well y'all have been paying attention this year.
Here's the first batch of Fun Facts about our COTM winners.

Did you know that.....


’Oldest car’ award: punkmaster98 (1984 Trans Am)

’Longest ownership’ award: z28cop (34 years)

’My first car’ award: z28cop

’Highest miles’ award: fireball451 (204,000)

’Lowest miles’ award: ev305tpi (8,000)

’Most original stock’ award: z28cop

‘Most modified’ award: 427seven

'Rags to Riches' award: rdhanded2
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 12:27 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

I've got more Fun Facts awards coming up, but there are some things I just can't know. So which of our COTM winners is going to claim these awards? (Some naughty, some nice)


'The Hoarder' award: Who has the most 3rd gens stuffed away?

’The Bandit' award: Who has the most speeding tickets in their 3rd gen?
I remember last year we found out one of our mild mannered friends had almost 30!!!

’The Hand-Me Down’ award: Who has a 3rd gen handed down from a family relative?

’The Big Heist' award: Who has had their 3rd gen stolen?

’Lowest Horsepower’ award: So, um, does anybody really want to claim this?
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Nice job on the thread! Good luck ‘maros and birds!
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 02:16 PM
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These cars and playing with them is right up my alley, I love it and really happy to have found this site. Historically not much for spending time on line, I've become addicted to seeing all the stuff going on here. I appreciate all the love for the car, too. Thank you for the nods.



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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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That car is in a league of its own. If somebody isn't familiar with that car then grab a cold drink and settle into a comfy chair, and read this build thread:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...-way-they.html
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 03:06 PM
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I also can't stop staring at the 1991 GTA owned by carlos64030. It's just spectacular. Every time I look at it I wish I could have it.
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

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I also can't stop staring at the 1991 GTA owned by carlos64030. It's just spectacular. Every time I look at it I wish I could have it.
definitely one of the nicest looking Thirdgens in existence...
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 11:58 PM
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Man, we have a lot of nice cars on this site!
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Originally Posted by QwkTrip
I've got more Fun Facts awards coming up, but there are some things I just can't know. So which of our COTM winners is going to claim these awards? (Some naughty, some nice)


'The Hoarder' award: Who has the most 3rd gens stuffed away?

’The Bandit' award: Who has the most speeding tickets in their 3rd gen?
I remember last year we found out one of our mild mannered friends had almost 30!!!

’The Hand-Me Down’ award: Who has a 3rd gen handed down from a family relative?

’The Big Heist' award: Who has had their 3rd gen stolen?

’Lowest Horsepower’ award: So, um, does anybody really want to claim this?
Lowest hp would be the oldest all stock cars, which is of course, Z28cop and myself with our 85 L69 IROC-Z's, rated at 190 hp. At least we have 5-speeds and 3.73 rear ends. 😁
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 08:38 AM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Originally Posted by Barent
Lowest hp would be the oldest all stock cars, which is of course, Z28cop and myself with our 85 L69 IROC-Z's, rated at 190 hp. At least we have 5-speeds and 3.73 rear ends. 😁

Actually, rdhanded2 has this award wrapped up with 170hp
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Time for the second batch of Fun Facts about our COTM winners. Let's see how well you've been paying attention this year.

Did you know that.....


’COTM voting largest margin of victory’ award: StansFBM

’COTM voting most narrow margin of victory’ award: dagwood

‘COTM comeback’ award: Barent

’Fastest car’ award: 427seven

’Sleeper car’ award: Rainmaster

’Size envy’ award: 427seven (427 ci)

’LS envy’ award: Rainmaster (LQ4, 392 RWHP)
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 02:32 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

And I'm going to need help from you history buffs for these....


'Most highly optioned car' award

'Least optioned car' award
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 02:35 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

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And I'm going to need help from you history buffs for these....

'Least optioned car' award
On my 85 L69...
No AC, No Power Windows or Locks. No power seat. I do have T-Tops, Center overhead console, & rear wiper, though...
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 04:53 PM
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It's a heck of a group of cars if a V8 t-top IROC can claim lowest optioned car.
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 06:28 PM
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And this is the last batch of Fun Facts about our COTM winners.


’Best photography’ award: I couldn't decide! No one person stood out way above the others this year.

’Best video’ award: GASPEDDLER (aerial drone of massive burnout)

’I am speechless’ award: GASPEDDLER (753 words, 24 pictures)

’Says more with less’ award: dagwood (314 words)

’Second chance’ award: Rainmaster (December COTM)

'Magazine photo shoot' award: z28cop
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 07:26 PM
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I thought StansFBM has some good shots... So do the rest but they caught my eye...
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 03:05 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Awesome cars to be included with! Here are a couple recent shots...


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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 10:00 AM
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Good group of cars to be a part of!

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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 10:11 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 01:24 PM
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To the TGO family, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!


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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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[QUOTE=QwkTrip;6343317]And this is the last batch of Fun Facts about our COTM winners.

’Best video’ award: GASPEDDLER (aerial drone of massive burnout)
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 04:12 PM
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Here are a couple of my '85.








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Old Dec 15, 2019 | 09:55 PM
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This was from a while back... I made this video for the COTM thread. Who doesn't love smokey burnouts with 2nd gear scratch???

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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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Re: 2019 TGO Car of the Year

Originally Posted by 427seven
These cars and playing with them is right up my alley, I love it and really happy to have found this site. Historically not much for spending time on line, I've become addicted to seeing all the stuff going on here. I appreciate all the love for the car, too. Thank you for the nods.



https://youtu.be/55gDQhRRQnk
That could be the world’s baddest GTA.
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Old Dec 21, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Linson
That could be the world’s baddest GTA.
My favorite picture: The man and his machine. That's just badass! Why can't I have a neighbor like that??? LOL!

All the cars in this event were COTM winners and have something to be proud of. Merry Christmas everybody!


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Old Dec 21, 2019 | 01:17 PM
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By the way, if anyone has a favorite picture or video of these 12 COTM winners, then feel free to post up and give them your thumbs up. We can ooh and aaah into the New Year.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 07:05 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 01:57 AM
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As usual, I'm late to the party. Better late than never, though. You guys have some fantastic looking cars, and I'm honored that my GTA was chosen to be Car of the Month for April 2019.

Happy New Year!













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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 02:01 AM
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Carlos, you're car is simply gorgeous. And I don't mean clean and well kept, I mean something super good looking, everything comes together kind of gorgeous. If you ever sell that car let me know.
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