Our Super Bowl 2011 Car Commercial Pick


Now for On Screen Car's Super Bowl 2011 Car Commercial Top Pick. The winner is: Miss Evelyn Chevrolet Camaro! Ok, we like a lot of the super bowl commercials this year. However they just were not as funny or clever as usual. But of the car commercials we liked this one the best. We felt it was the most original of the car commercials shown. It does leave you wondering a little bit. What does this have to do with the Super Bowl? Well it really doesn't.

It's just two guys talking about making a good car commercial. Choosing the car, the scene and the driver. Car chase, followed by the lady driving it off a building (a little odd). But all ends well. The driver turns out to be a teacher. All teachers should drive Camaros right? Throw in the specs for the SS model at the end. Leaving me with the words of Tim the Tool Man Taylor, araff araff araff (however ya spell it) more power!. Count'm 426 horses! There ya have it our pick of the bowl.

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Categories: Commercials

Tags: camaro, chevrolet, silver

Sylvester Stallone's New Custom Hendricks Camaro SS


Sylvester Stallone was spotted with his new custom Hendricks Camaro SS earlier this month. After dinning with Jason Statham at Ciccones, Stallone showed off his new ride. What's so special about the Hendricks Camaro SS? How's 582 horsepower + extras sound for special? The car is one of 25 built through collaboration project between Hendricks Motorsports and Callaway. This car was featured at the SEMA in late 2009. See the list below for extras. Reports say the limited edition cars are available through Jimmie Johnson and other Hendricks Motorsports dealers. I would say they're all gone by now. Sylvester Stallone, you're a lucky man! We'll keep ya posted on stars and their rides as well, here on On Screen Cars. See ya next time.

Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Callaway Camaro SS – MSRP: $76,181

Performance Mods
  • Eaton TVS Supercharger
  • Custom Air Intake
  • Custom Exhaust
  • Callaway Coil Springs
  • Callaway Shock Absorbers
  • Callaway Anti-Roll Bars
  • Callaway Wheels
  • Custom Exhaust
Body Mods
  • ZR1 Style Hood
  • Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
  • Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
  • Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
  • Carbon Fiber Rocker Panels
  • Hendrick Motorsports Badges
Specs
  • Base: 2010 Camaro SS2
  • 0 to 60 Time: 3.9 seconds
  • 1/4 Mile ET: 11.89 seconds
  • 1/4 Speed: 120.1 mph
  • BHP: 582

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Categories: Sylvester Stallone

Tags: camaro, car, custom

Smokey and the Bandit Inspired 2011 Pontiac Trans Am Concept


The March 2010 cover of Hot Rod Magazine features an exciting concept vehicle inspired by the movie Smokey and the Bandit. It's creator Kevin Morgan came up with the concept nearly as soon as the 5th Generation Camaro concept was introduced. He started out drawing up some Trans Am concepts based off the Camaro. He presented and sold prints at car shows and they became an instant success. His first big break came when he displayed and sold the prints at the 2007 Bandit Run event.

At the Bandit Run event, Kevin caught the attention of legendary car designer Chip Foose. He also got an interview with the producers from the DIY Network (Do It Yourself Network). DIY did a special about the Burt Reynolds, Year One Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am. Kevin got to be part of the show! Later at the Bandit Run, he made contacts with the editors of Hot Rod Magazine at the Bandit Run dinner. He describes the experience that day, like being on "Cloud Nine". This event followed by a chain of other events later, lead to the production of the Kevin Morgan Concept Trans Am.

Concept Car

In 2009 the first car was built out of collaboration between Kevin Morgan Designs and Otto Body. The car is referred as the "Phoenix." The Phoenix was on display by the group at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. An official announcement has been made by Trans Am Depot and Otto Body that cars will be available for sale. However no word has been said about an official conversion kit. But the parts included in the covered product are listed on their website. I would imagine there is a lengthy waiting list for these cars.

Features [from Otto Body's Website] Exterior

  • 1' - 1.5' Lowering Kit w/sway bar handling upgrade
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Front: 20x9.5x120 CB-66.9 Gold or Silver Machined Face Snowflake Wheels. PIRELLI PZERO 275/45ZR20
  • Rear: 20x11.5x120 CB-66.9 Gold or Silver Machined Face Snowflake Wheels. PIRELLI PZERO 305/35ZR20
  • Hood
  • Shaker Scoop
  • Fender Extractors
  • Exhaust Conversion w/ splitter tips
  • Rear Fascia Clip w/tail lamp lenses and bulbs
  • Rear Spoiler
  • TA Graphic Package
Interior
  • Embroidered Head Rest and Console Lid - KM Graphic Punch
  • Turned Aluminum Door Panel
  • Turned Aluminum Dash Inserts
  • Turned Aluminum Instrument Cluster
  • Door Panel Badges
  • T/A SN Badge and Designation

Check out our Store for some great Smokey and the Bandit stuff!

Final Thoughts

What does this mean for Smokey and the Bandit fans? Well there may not be another Smokey and the Bandit movie coming out. But here's an opportunity to own a cool retro version of the movie car. Using the modern F-Body platform, the Kevin Morgan Trans Am Concept gives owners a blend of modern automotive technology with classic Trans Am styling. It will also excite a new generation of Smokey and the Bandit fans. Who knows it might even persuade GM to bring back the Trans Am. I wouldn't mind seeing a "Chevrolet Phoenix." What ever happens, let it be known it all started with our friend Kevin Morgan! Here's to you Kevin, from all of us at OnScreenCars.com! Till next time, "keep the pedal to the metal." We're working on the next On Screen Cars post! 10-4 Good Buddy!

Reference: IMDB, Hot Rod Magazine, Kevin Morgan Designs, Otto Body, Trans Am Depot

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Categories: Smokey and the Bandit

Tags: camaro, chevrolet, concept, kevin-morgan, pontiac, trans-am

   

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