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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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83 Camaro promo video

Not sure if this video is already up on this site somewhere, but I found it amusing and thought I would post link:

http://testdrivejunkie.com/1983-chev...acturer-promo/

Note that up here in the Great White North we don't say ZEE 28, we pronounce it ZED 28.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Re: 83 Camaro promo video

The Zed28 was picked up by these old ears. Thanks for sharing that video, my project car is a 1983.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Did he really just say "Its sporty good looks are highlighted by black accents and dual mirrors"? Really?


Also, curiously.... here's a video for a 1978 Dodge Diplomat:


Go to 1:45.

And then compare to the Camaro video at 5:10.

I suppose everyone just had to hide their cameras in lockable storage compartments back then? Lol...

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Re: 83 Camaro promo video

Originally Posted by InfernalVortex
I suppose everyone just had to hide their cameras in lockable storage compartments back then? Lol...
Of course. Back in those days a camera would set you back 2 weeks pay. Now you can get a free camera on a keychain with a fillup.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Re: 83 Camaro promo video

Originally Posted by InfernalVortex
Did he really just say "Its sporty good looks are highlighted by black accents and dual mirrors"? Really?


Also, curiously.... here's a video for a 1978 Dodge Diplomat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Otu2IG_f-4
Not to be out done by "An electronic digital clock. Accurate to within 60 seconds a month." at 2:08 or "Leather. Real leather." OMG -- that made my night.

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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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Re: 83 Camaro promo video

WOW ! Loved THAT

~DaVe
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