Name: Paul du Mez
From: Invercargill
When did you acquire it? In 2016
What is the vehicle’s history? It had previously had one other owner in the USA. It is the first of the Genesis 6 Camaro. It is based on the Alpha platform and is a big change up from Genesis 5… an improved and lighter sports car
Have you altered it in any way? No
What’s it like to drive? It’s a performance sports car, so it’s great to drive
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? Central Otago
Top speed? It’s good for 155mph… 235kmh
Best driving experience? McKenzie country
Worst driving experience? Driving this back from Tauranga… along the narrow, windy roads of the North Island. As I was unfamiliar with the car, it was a bit unnerving. It was good once we got down in the South Island… familiar roads and straighter
What other vehicles of note have you owned? ’68 Impala, Mazda RX3Best music to drive to? AC/DC Highway to Hell
Describe your driving style: Sedate
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a… ? The latest Corvette
What was the first vehicle you ever bought? Morris Minor
Do you belong to any clubs? Southland Chevrolet Club Inc
Event: Southern Grilles & Gasoline car and bike show, Collegiate Rugby Club Grounds, Lindisfarne St, Invercargill, Saturday, February 2, 10am-3pm. building to bring all St John core emergency services and community-based services into one purpose-built building. More information, go to Southern Grilles & Gasoline Facebook or phone 272 096 515
Engine: LT1. 376 cubic inch or 6.2 litre, 455 horsepower
Colour: Summit White
Photos: Janette Gellatly
