The last Firehawk and the '98 pilot car
11-29-2006, 10:29 PM
#21
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Funny story about your red Hawk. After seeing the new LS1s and specifically that Firehawk, I had put a deposit down for a navy blue Formula Firehawk in early 98. Then the GM strike happened, and the dealership called to say that they probably wouldn't be able to build it. I got my deposit back, but still wanted a Formula. There were only three 6-speed Formulas in the state of Texas at the time, I had to drive 5 hrs away to pick up my first LS1.
I really wanted a Formula Firehawk with those headlights!
I really wanted a Formula Firehawk with those headlights!
I had been amazed by the '91/'92 Hawks but had missed out on the 4th gen cars until I saw that one. I had just gotten a computer and online , so I did a search and ended-up becoming first a lurker, and then a regular on the SLP board. That,of course led me to eventually ordering my '02 (very long story) and ending up owning the last one.
Ever see the Silver '98 Formula with the fixed headlights? It was a real sweetie.
12-01-2006, 09:16 AM
#25
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by mypoorLS1
Kinda cool that you are selling your 98. I have the Red Hardtop Formula 98 Firehawk. I believe mine was the one that SLP thrashed. It looks like it is a ringer.
12-01-2006, 09:54 AM
#26
I think years ago a picture of a pewter 98 and someone said it was Ed Hamburgers, I don't know. There were two formulas that I have seen in person. The other one was NBM. SLP had a misshap with the driver side quarter panel and did an in house fix. I have Ed and Dave Hamburger's signature on the radiator support that was signed at the Firehawk rally in Norwalk. I can tell you that my car had been well used "abused" when I bought it. But who care's, that what they are for I guess.
12-01-2006, 10:02 AM
#27
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by mypoorLS1
I think years ago a picture of a pewter 98 and someone said it was Ed Hamburgers.
-Dave
12-02-2006, 11:56 PM
#30
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Dan
Why couldn't you buy the full Prototype car? To much money with the fixed headlights? Or did it not meet Federal Safety Standards? I know I saw the Headlights on e-bay for an ungodly price
Not much has changed really, but I'll let Dave tell that part of it.
12-03-2006, 02:49 AM
#31
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: South Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
these prototype lights were on ebay for 25,000 a long time ago, maybe a year or so, they weren't aftermarket, i am 100% sure they were SLP, they had shots of the guy makin them and the shop at troy, and a certificat of authenticity, all that crap
12-03-2006, 09:06 AM
#33
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Since Dave hasn't chimed in on this I'll tell you what the deal is. He listed the lights (yes, they are the real deal) to drive traffic to his ebay store - he doesn't expect to actually sell them. I'd love to see them re-united with the car, even if I'm not the one to do it.
12-04-2006, 02:31 PM
#40
Banned
iTrader: (92)
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 7,757
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wealth is a lifestyle.. let me explain...
A rich man spends... "invests" $1Million dollars on -ten- paintings@ $100,000 each.
A poor man would say, "Holy **** you just wasted $1Million dollars!"
The rich man would respond...," I didn't spend one penny, I get the pleasure of seeing fine art and when it's time to cash out I still have $1mill... and maybe more."
Like I said... and like the wise man "9 Ball in the corner pocket" said "money is relative," enjoy the quick breath of life while it here. "Get a life...style" ~Joshua
A rich man spends... "invests" $1Million dollars on -ten- paintings@ $100,000 each.
A poor man would say, "Holy **** you just wasted $1Million dollars!"
The rich man would respond...," I didn't spend one penny, I get the pleasure of seeing fine art and when it's time to cash out I still have $1mill... and maybe more."
Like I said... and like the wise man "9 Ball in the corner pocket" said "money is relative," enjoy the quick breath of life while it here. "Get a life...style" ~Joshua