[SR71-Blackwing!!]

Be careful out there. Was driving the beast last night for an errand and when I was starting out from a 4 way stop, a guy in a Hummer blew the stop sign and almost t-boned me on the passenger side. Very close call.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Be careful and enjoy your time with your family.

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

Glad it didn't happen as it could have.

Do you have your PDR set up to record on startup? I do and use it as a dash cam.

I did not opt for the PDR. And I have not set up a dash cam yet. I have it in our other vehicles. I should do it. Thanks for the poke!

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

I'm pretty reticent to use these words in relation to a car but that is one "sexy ass" car you've got there brother! If I can call you brother since I'm not in the "V" club haha!

Sorry I could not resist sharing them again. Thank you sir! I hope everyone who is waiting for one enjoys it as much as I do!!!!!

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

Alternative I like!!! Here's my dream car which I own!

But its definitely not alternative one is a full size sedan other is closer to m3 size. View attachment 627662

That is gorgeous!!!!!!

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

The SR71 was nicknamed the Blackbird, Not blackwing.

Yes I know that. I explained this on another thread but I will explain it again just so you know it was not a mistake. It is very intentional. So I know a thing or two about military airplanes and we will leave that statement as a stand alone. You can read between the lines as you wish. I have been a fan of the SR71 Blackbird since its first test flight. It was a technological marvel then and even now. It was the fastest non-rocket powered airplane ever made. Its only weapon system was outright speed and altitude. Not to mention it was and is simply the most beautiful master piece of design I have ever seen. Clearly I am a fanboy.

When I first attempted to get a 2019 CTS-V and failed because I was too late to the game to get one, I thought I would never get another shot at one. Then the CT5V Blackwing appeared that it was going to have a last hurrah and I was not going to miss this opportunity so I got in line asap. After going the through the journey to get mine in my hands, I wanted to name it. Since it is the craziest fastest Cadillac ever made, and I am a fanboy of the car, I thought a little homage to my favorite plane would be appropriate. This is why I have the title for this forum I do. It is a mix of registrations of the SR71 and the Cadillac Blackwing names. One other tid-bit is in my license plate I have the name HABU as that is the internal call sign the CIA used to call the Blackbird in public. So on my custom license plate frame I have SR71 on the top and Blackwing on the bottom, but on the license plate is has HABU and the last three digits of my vin. It is so subtle that most won't realize it is even a custom license plate.

Does that clear things up for you? Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

Shall I say more? Awesome picture! love this plane and love this car!

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

This conversation led me to look up the docent who took me around the Udvar Hazy a few years ago. Leo was his name and I remembered his discussion about the Blackbird and that it leaked fuel while on the ground. That man loved aviation. Leo Weston passed away in late 2020: The Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Service to Aviation Safety – ARSA. What a life!

(Can this thread get any further derailed?)

This conversation led me to look up the docent who took me around the Udvar Hazy a few years ago. Leo was his name and I remembered his discussion about the Blackbird and that it leaked fuel while on the ground. That man loved aviation. Leo Weston passed away in late 2020: The Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Service to Aviation Safety – ARSA. What a life!

(Can this thread get any further derailed?)

I think it is enjoyable to let the conversation flow to where people find it interesting. Actually relating my beast to the SR71 and the conversation that might come from that relationship was what I was hoping might be stirred. All good clean fun.

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

SR-71:

Thanks enjoy the pics.

Also: When you get tired of driving the CT5BW I want first dibs......LOL

You will argue with our kids after I am dead. It is not leaving my hands EVER!!!!! But I will make a note of your interest.

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

Lets throw off the artificial intelligence.
Elephants
Elephants
Elephants

Let see if elephants start showing up in your Facebook feeds.

I'm so glad to not be on Facebook.

 

[SR71-Blackwing!!]

Wait till yall hear this true story...

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Bill Weaver SR-71 Blackbird Breakup

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Sounds like the Darkstar scene from Top Gun Maverick.