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December 03, 2006

SUPER-COOL CUSTOM CHEVY HRR TAKES LA SHOW BY STORM

A custom Chevrolet HHR (High Heritage Roof, to hearken back to Chevy trucks of another era) caught the eye of every show-going attendee at the two Media Days for the 100th Anniversary Los Angeles Auto Show.

It was one of the overall hits of the show. Isn't it amazing what some good taste, respect for the past and a vision and understanding of the future can achieve. This kind of vehicle appeals to everyone; if anyone does NOT like this truck, please let us know why (and saying, "Because it's a Chevy!" will NOT be accepted as a viable answer).

We can't wait for a true panel truck version (no rear windows, no rear seats, either, and true pull-back vertical split rear doors) to go on-sale. In fact, we are seriously considering acquiring one of these models as they are, and turning it onto the "Official Car Nut Truck"! (Photos courtesy Autoblog ... They beat us there!).