In order since I was 15 years old: 23 roadster (replica) 327/powerglide @ 15 yrs old 57 belaire 2 door - HS project 427/4 spd @ 15 yrs old 72 Monte Carolo SS 454/TH400 1970 Hemi Challenger (stolen after having it for 3 weeks), luckily I still had the Monte Carlo 76 Trans Am 455/4 spd 78 Corvette Pace Car - first new car purchase 81 280 (RIP) 84 300 (still have) 72 280 - 350 small block chevy - sold 3 years ago:( 86 720KC (still have) 90 300 (still have) 01 LS 430 (great car but not as fun as the Z)
I worked for General Motors as a field rep (yeas ago) and usually had the privilege of getting one of the new car blems (they were afraid to sell them as new due to post assembly line inspections) about once a month. After I left GM, I bought my first Z and haven't strayed too far....April 08 will = 27 years of Z ownership.