2005 Woodward Dream Cruise – GM
Though sporting a much smaller area than Chrysler's display, the GM area made the most of its space. A bright yellow Z06 greeted Dream Cruisers on foot walking into the display, although we counted at least four cruising Woodward throughout the day. The continually-delayed Pontiac G6 convertible made a public appearance, and despite the on and off drizzle we didn't get to see the top in action. The Saab guys, however, had an itchy convertible top finger it seemed and we're raising and lowering the 9-3 convertible's roof every time the humidity passed 93%. With deliveries having begun just a week ago, the Pontiac Solstice was notably absent on the avenue. There were two at the GM display and we caught another on the road, but that's it. GM's display also had a great collection of classic Chevy, Oldsmobile and Cadillac classics, as well as other memorable GM models on hand. Of course, our favorite was the original '53 Vette that was parked right next to Cadillac's brand new XLR-V showing off the honking supercharged Northstar V8 with a newly-calculated 469hp thanks to the boys and girls over at the SAE.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Craig 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I caught the Red Solstice on Woodward on my way back to my house. Two men were driving together - maybe it was the color, but it just seems like a very feminine car.
Reply
Joel A 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
"maybe it was the color, but it just seems like a very feminine car."
Nah. The curves. Many folks say the same about Jags (with 60% being buyers.)
Reply
sk 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Did you guys see the Saturn Sky. One was on the road and the other one at the Saturn display (at Maple/15mile road). It looks much more masculine compared with the Solstice.
Reply
Bill E. Bobb 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Two word equal kiss of death:
Chick Car.
Say it ain't so.
Reply
Ian 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Solstice, what Solstice? There were 3 C6 Z06 and a pro Street '61!! Whow would notice anything else??
Reply
BF 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
The G6 Convertible looks pretty good. I hope they solve the retracting hardtop issues.
I love the older Vettes.
Reply
Jeff Crew 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
"Two word(s) equal kiss of death: chick car"
That is a dumb statement. Over 50% of the retail car market is made up of women... think about that. I agree that the car is a little more feminine, but that should not hurt its sales at all. The Saturn Sky will balance the equation with its more masculine styling... which is odd since it is a Saturn. Pontiac is supposed to be the bad boy image and Saturn the friendly people... oh well. Both are cool either way you slice it.
Reply