"2025 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454: A Modern Muscle Car Masterpiece"

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  • @guywolek
    @guywolek 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    This needs to be made for real. It could possibly start a needed trend among automakers back to when cars were cool!!!

  • @edmonahan9760
    @edmonahan9760 หลายเดือนก่อน +126

    If GM WAS SMART THEY WOULD BUILD THIS AND IT WOULD FLY OUT THE DOOR UNFORTUNATELY THEY ARE NOT THAT SMART

    • @tim0877
      @tim0877 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      You got that right

    • @eltonfanola
      @eltonfanola 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I know my name would be on the list!

    • @pthomas2478
      @pthomas2478 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      No, because it would be unattainable for the working man. Just another trophy car for the rich.

    • @CygnusFour
      @CygnusFour 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yup. Meanwhile Ford and Plymouth get it.

    • @TommyHawkins-l5l
      @TommyHawkins-l5l 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Unfortunately I can't argue with you I have to completely agree

  • @judasplow25
    @judasplow25 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    God, do I wish this car existed. That fastback rear is unbelievable.

  • @larrymiller4
    @larrymiller4 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Artist's rendering. Will never see the light of day.

    • @shelbykindred7487
      @shelbykindred7487 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey, I here GM is selling a lot of the newly styled Corvette. Here's hoping !!!! Think there is a wide open market of us old guys out there!!

  • @keithsoderbeck6295
    @keithsoderbeck6295 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Love this car! I owned a 1970 454 Chevelle Malibu for 25 years! When I bought it, I was the 3rd owner, and it was dark forrest green with no strips! With the Cowl induction hood, it gave it 25% more horse power! With the big block 454 engine, I had 398 horse power with 25% more with the cowl induction, that brought it up to 498 horse power! Pozzi traction, turbo hydromatic 400 with a shift kit in it. I could punch it at 60 mph, and break rubber to speeds over 120 mph+ in seconds. I drove for 100 miles at 120mph blowing by cars, and 2 corvettes tried to keep up, and they could not! The 100 miles only took 50 minutes! People on one overhead bridge gave me the peace sign, as I flew under the bridge. They made only 1800 that year, and that was the end of the line of the big rat motors. Its hard to believe this car came out of the factory stock back then. And now to see this 2025 454 SS Chevelle makes my heart pump! I sold that 1970 454 rat back in 2004, all numbers matched on it, as original, minor dents and little rust around the rear tires. So pleased to see the guy that bought it refurbished it, and is in North St. Paul, Minnesota Friday night car shows during the summer.

    • @dougtravins9624
      @dougtravins9624 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      And you lived to tell about it! Lol

    • @brianbrazil4426
      @brianbrazil4426 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How much did your 1970 Chevelle Malibu cost when it came out. The prices on this model is about what some houses cost back in 1970. After a car loan with interest it's going to make this unattainable for the average person.

  • @michaelkish2733
    @michaelkish2733 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Had a 69 SS 396, 400 turbo, bench seat, ... even getting groceries was fun.

    • @Natureboy1607
      @Natureboy1607 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That 396 was bad to the bone 😈

    • @shelbykindred7487
      @shelbykindred7487 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Standard shift or automatic?

  • @plasticrap4577
    @plasticrap4577 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I would buy this car in a heartbeat! Wish it was real!

  • @foxmulder4308
    @foxmulder4308 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    If Chevrolet actually made that with a 454 LS6 or better, with a auto horseshoe shifter and a cowl induction and hood flapper, they would make SOOO MUCH MONEY !

    • @jimmy5634
      @jimmy5634 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hardly. The cost of production would make it completely unprofitable.

    • @ecb30189
      @ecb30189 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      So would the insurance companies...

    • @mrpoolplayer6379
      @mrpoolplayer6379 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And folks wouldn't care if there were 3 or 4 of them, in their neighborhood. This is that kind of car.

    • @charlesolinger5877
      @charlesolinger5877 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did too...still have it...was my first car bought in 1974

  • @Mark-o1i3s
    @Mark-o1i3s 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    We NEED this car...please get Chevy to produce it. I'll buy one!

    • @GiovanniLevoci
      @GiovanniLevoci 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They start at 250k$$$...

    • @brianbrazil4426
      @brianbrazil4426 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did you hear how much it was going to cost? $55,000.00 to $70,000.00.

    • @Mark-o1i3s
      @Mark-o1i3s 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@brianbrazil4426 Brian, according to Giovanni (above) they start at $250K...way outta my league!

  • @DanielOrtegoUSA
    @DanielOrtegoUSA 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

    If this were the real deal, it’s one car I’d actually be willing to go into debt for. 🤗

    • @3railrod
      @3railrod 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ino i wd too

  • @brianracer932
    @brianracer932 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    i now know the car im getting when i retire .....
    back in the early 90s i had a 1970 Chevelle with a 454 and a turbo 400 trans
    i found it at a auto junk yard in Washington back when i was stationed in Whidbey Island naval base ....
    i was so happy when i found it just sitting there covered in snow
    because on my 16th Bday my uncle gave me his 1972 Chevelle malibu with a 350 and a hydromantic 350 ,,,,
    because of that car and my last name
    i lost my lic. for a decade but the Navy turned my life around.. ...
    i miss both cars and this one is the best retro style Chevelle they have ever made ..... ... reminds me of the 1974 Chevelle style and the 1970 style
    i was hoping it had dual round taillights like the 1972s had,,,, Owell mine will someday....

  • @josephmonaco4503
    @josephmonaco4503 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I owned an all original 1970 SS 402 for a decade. Best car I ever had and by far the fastest. 4- speed 4:11 posi rear and lowered down 6 inches. A beautiful Black Pearl.. This new car looks very nice and I love the interior options.. Very Good Chevrolet, If it's a true commercial....here.

    • @watkinssixtyfive7788
      @watkinssixtyfive7788 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ah the 402... a friend's dad who was some big-wig at BFG had a 71 Monte with that motor, he claimed it was one of only seven built. What a ride.

    • @brianswartz6515
      @brianswartz6515 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@watkinssixtyfive7788I know the 396 and 454,... Not familiar with a Chevy 402 on '70.

    • @RiffMusic1970
      @RiffMusic1970 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@brianswartz6515they never called it a 402. They started with the 396 in the 60’s and were kind of invested so when they upped the cubic inches, they kept the 396 emblems and stuff.

    • @michaelashby4036
      @michaelashby4036 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@RiffMusic1970, yep my cousin had one, it said 396 cowl induction, but was 402. Over

    • @randykinder8346
      @randykinder8346 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@RiffMusic1970 true they say it had 425 hp

  • @jmitch623
    @jmitch623 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Couldn’t afford it in 67 and sure I won’t now.

  • @ArtisticAutistic777
    @ArtisticAutistic777 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My first car was a 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS. I’d give everything to have it back.

  • @jameshileman9326
    @jameshileman9326 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Believe it when I see it. ON THE STREET

  • @ajdenzer3039
    @ajdenzer3039 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    It's far too beautiful to ever be considered for producing even if it only had 454 CCs, never ever would this happen.

    • @richardrice8076
      @richardrice8076 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you mean 454 c.i..

    • @ajdenzer3039
      @ajdenzer3039 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @richardrice8076 nope I meant what I said.

    • @richardrice8076
      @richardrice8076 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ajdenzer3039 oooooook

    • @richardrice8076
      @richardrice8076 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ajdenzer3039 oops my bad, I misread your comment. My apologies.

  • @jimclark5674
    @jimclark5674 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a 72’ with a 454. So fun and the looks you get when going down Whiskey Row in Prescott AZ is hysterical.

  • @rongutowski8654
    @rongutowski8654 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I'M STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO BRING BACK THE S 10. THE REAL WORK HORSE.

  • @e.k.4203
    @e.k.4203 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @waynecostigan5951
    @waynecostigan5951 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'd definitely would love one. When I was 21 my brother had a 1969 ss

    • @dpixvid
      @dpixvid 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      One of my favs! I had a 67 Malibu 327

  • @MikeyViscuso
    @MikeyViscuso 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is what a throw back should look like! Totally would scoop one up if this comes to real life!

  • @alttude5977
    @alttude5977 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I would buy this in a heartbeat!

  • @deankobernik6091
    @deankobernik6091 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    i need one of these under my Christmas tree

  • @terryhoy7700
    @terryhoy7700 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just Awsome , if only it would happen I would buy one ! No doubt I’d get rid of my Pick Up and buy one tomorrow !

  • @stumbler93
    @stumbler93 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    WOW - I love it..I WANT ONE!

  • @MOstix13
    @MOstix13 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That car would fly off the showroom floor!

  • @tammeyslone3435
    @tammeyslone3435 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow .... love this car. Needs to be manufactured ❤

  • @erictred4529
    @erictred4529 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I was sitting in my chair when I noticed I drooled on myself!

  • @Doubled-e9x
    @Doubled-e9x หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Gm would sell a shitload of these.

    • @brianbrazil4426
      @brianbrazil4426 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not for $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 plus interest unless you buy it with cash out right. Then there's the cost of insurance and license fees.

    • @Doubled-e9x
      @Doubled-e9x 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @brianbrazil4426 not for everyone, so how much for a corvette? Seems like a buy for 55 to 70 k sign me up!

  • @crackinthesky
    @crackinthesky 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'd buy one for sure!

  • @texassparky
    @texassparky 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm retired, I'd go back to work to buy that....build it!

  • @MishkaGolov
    @MishkaGolov หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hell yes! SOLD. IF BECOMES. AVAILABLE ON MARKET, DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND. PRODUCTION WOULD BE NECESSARY 🎉😊

  • @RussellDaniels-r2l
    @RussellDaniels-r2l หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The lines of this SS 454 are true to the 1970 Chevelle SS. Front grill, headlights, the roofline angle, vented hood, chrome rear bumper enclosing rectangular tail lights. Very beautiful, very impressive! I'd love to hear the rumble of this beautiful beast! . . Russell Daniels, Killingly, CT.

  • @splender88
    @splender88 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I don't think people get these cars are not real but computer generated images of what it could look like. If they had this technology back in the day instead of having to make models out of clay they could have came up with even better-looking cars.

  •  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ITS ABOUT TIME!

  • @arisonagee1413
    @arisonagee1413 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I used to have a 70 Chevelle. It was gold with a black vinyl top and I love that car cannoli. I bought it for $3600 for speed for 96. I would like to have this one, but I don’t want to pay 55,000 starting price and going up to 70. I know cars are expensive. Bring it down. I love the way the body fell great looking job with a high performance.

  • @ELDEREDTUCKERJR
    @ELDEREDTUCKERJR 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Where do I order?

  • @jimmxd
    @jimmxd หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    its sound fake this is AI generated images

    • @nickjmobile
      @nickjmobile หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Right 1:59 …who ever said a four hundred fifty four, or a three hundred twenty seven? No body!

    • @Bozemanjustin
      @Bozemanjustin หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow! Did you figure that out on your own? You're such a genius!

    • @treeman2660
      @treeman2660 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its total BS. He's literally telling you about the digital display while looking right at the dash

    • @JJCBC7269
      @JJCBC7269 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are real photos of the new Cheville Being released in 2025. The Copo Motor version will produce 1,200 HP. 200 HP more than the Hellcat

    • @johnmoya383
      @johnmoya383 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Still looks badass

  • @bobhedrick1791
    @bobhedrick1791 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    WOW! Now that is beautiful, I want one!

  • @michaellalli7693
    @michaellalli7693 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks outstanding !

  • @rogerglasco5941
    @rogerglasco5941 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love to have one. It is beautiful through out.

  • @donaldwebb9148
    @donaldwebb9148 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful concept car!

  • @kimdenson8457
    @kimdenson8457 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is a drean car, bring it on and see what happens.❤

  • @davidpaglia1326
    @davidpaglia1326 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been saying this for years! "Bring back the old car bodies from the past."

  • @ronniesearcy6602
    @ronniesearcy6602 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Would be super nice to have one. I like it.

  • @carolinecaroline2264
    @carolinecaroline2264 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks pretty cool 😎😎😎😍😍😍

  • @davidcook6482
    @davidcook6482 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love it, its definitely an icon ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jamesgiddens1360
    @jamesgiddens1360 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Are these general motors builds or individual custom garage builds i seen the 2025 impala earlier ?

    • @petey2crazy
      @petey2crazy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is ai slop. Just look at the wonkiness of the logos.

  • @hfmc1956
    @hfmc1956 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Presentation do they have 6speed manual transmissions

  • @davidmorrill2943
    @davidmorrill2943 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A awesome blend of many of the best parts of Chevrolet and 1963 -67 vets

  • @elizabethbaker2131
    @elizabethbaker2131 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I totally love this

  • @brethoward6943
    @brethoward6943 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    No matter its so cool looks a lot like the old days only faster and more fun!😮

  • @richardwarsin5174
    @richardwarsin5174 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A Black Beauty! Wish I could afford one.

  • @davidowens1913
    @davidowens1913 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I bet it will beat the old 70 chevelle

  • @steveakins596
    @steveakins596 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That's bad ass love it😮

  • @juanguillermo3356
    @juanguillermo3356 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Una obra de arte. Muy por encima del Challenger y Mustang 😃😉😎

  • @seanmurphy6861
    @seanmurphy6861 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hell yeah I’d like to take a spin around the block with this!!

  • @masterbuilder3166
    @masterbuilder3166 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a win 💯💪. I had the 69 with the High Performance 396

  • @douglasmcclure9492
    @douglasmcclure9492 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ya ya ya dream on, just like the ss truck from the 90,s that went over great

  • @cruzespinosa5709
    @cruzespinosa5709 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL CAR IT LOOKS LIKE AN OLDY BUT VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY NICE,GOOD LUCK GUYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 TO THE WHOLE WORLD ,FROM A MEXICAN LIVING IN ARIZONA.

  • @radiocontrolled9181
    @radiocontrolled9181 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Build it but with no electric motors, no dash screen, no bluetooth, no stability control, no traction control, no heated seats, no heated mirrors, no parking sensors, no cameras, no drive assist electronics, no remote central locking, no engine push start. It will be basic and real and most of all affordable to buy.

  • @drfsjfrgf111192
    @drfsjfrgf111192 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful car.

  • @dorothyroberson7087
    @dorothyroberson7087 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    👍🏼 Gotta have one!! I thought I saw a carburetor! 🤣

    • @sandymilne224
      @sandymilne224 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeh, what’s a carburetor? 😂

  • @danileraddon3549
    @danileraddon3549 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where do I get one? Abd when are they coming out

  • @MidnightDesperado66
    @MidnightDesperado66 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This might be the only Chev I would ever buy.

  • @harryyarrow4110
    @harryyarrow4110 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Beautiful AI rendition.Computers really are smart.💙💜💙

  • @JoseDiaz-w6j
    @JoseDiaz-w6j 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Yes I sure would love to go on ride,my hat's off to chevy--it's añ awesome car,I dig everything about it,wish I could own one,,keep em coming,,,Jojo dee

  • @Hazeblade-pp9lz
    @Hazeblade-pp9lz 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This car can definitely be built 👍

  • @DAISEYLOVE
    @DAISEYLOVE 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Okay where do I order one

  • @pederlong1784
    @pederlong1784 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful

  • @gmeyer71
    @gmeyer71 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How can I buy

  • @toddsoper8709
    @toddsoper8709 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finally! Cars with style!

    • @richardsalais4282
      @richardsalais4282 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      $55,000 seems a little expensive..pass

  • @davetrudeau6377
    @davetrudeau6377 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Let me know when it’s ready 👍

  • @kelleystillwell1076
    @kelleystillwell1076 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WOW it looks like my 1970 Chevelle I wish I had my old today

  • @genebourcier7518
    @genebourcier7518 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The problem with the heads of GM is , they beg for money from the government for New year model innovation and build all these prototype cars for car shows . Then the executives drive them around for a while before they crush them !

  • @randalrides
    @randalrides วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just love the AI voiceover choking on “ft/lbs of torque”.

  • @quantumpotential7639
    @quantumpotential7639 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This car should be mandatory for every driver on the road. Make driving fun again.

  • @TWRudd335
    @TWRudd335 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Y'all need to check the pics during this presentation - sometimes it has roll-out vent windows on the doors, and sometimes the gear shift is on the console and sometimes it on the steering column....fake?

    • @richardrice8076
      @richardrice8076 หลายเดือนก่อน

      a.i. bull sh*t.

    • @popjax2465
      @popjax2465 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I seen that also ! And the tail lights are ribed and then there not! Such B S

  • @kermitefrog64
    @kermitefrog64 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is of the original design but it is very sharp looking. My brother had the Oldsmobile SS from the same vintage and when I first saw this from the rear that what I thought it was. I have ridden in one of these cars when I was 18 years old. A friend had one of these cars and it would sale. I believe the car had a 350 cubic inch V-8.

  • @bob-fj2ov
    @bob-fj2ov 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks amazing hopefully it's bowtie worthy absolutely love it

  • @tonybegg7324
    @tonybegg7324 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is it rear wheel drive?

  • @kevinwatkins3856
    @kevinwatkins3856 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve always wondered why carmakers wouldn’t bring back *actual* original iconic cars as they were, with all the “bells and whistles” of newer generation cars, but with knobs/shifters/and tech that can *look* original, but is updated to 2025 standards.
    They’d make a killing from the older generation, who could actually afford them.

  • @davidreitter4457
    @davidreitter4457 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    See lots of plastic grills, fenders & grills laying along the highways. Chevy decals really get blown away!

  • @rharrington828
    @rharrington828 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We need a hot wheel car like this on the rack at Walmart....I can afford that😊😊

  • @donaldsalamone3722
    @donaldsalamone3722 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had maetlic blue with white pin strip 1970 chevelle it was a fun and good driving car it was fun

  • @fake734
    @fake734 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a 454 in my Truck and Ski Boat! the real one!

  • @carlosbanks6196
    @carlosbanks6196 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It still looks great.

  • @JoeEchevarria-i7x
    @JoeEchevarria-i7x 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ll take it my favorite SS car

  • @nelsonm5032
    @nelsonm5032 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ummm, Attention Chevrolet. Make this! OMG it's gorgeous!

  • @paulcurtis4304
    @paulcurtis4304 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They need a 1/2 ton pickup with 3 on the tree and a straight 6 engine, bench seat and for the luxury guys a radio. Retail for 12,500 new. You would have to wait in line for weeks to get one

  • @joez4579
    @joez4579 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    if they put a LS in it , would be interested.. those 454 old schools hulks drink gas

  • @tharpstead
    @tharpstead 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does it have round or square head lights??? Okay which dash will it have, a two cluster or three cluster dash??? 😞

  • @ronsblahblah
    @ronsblahblah หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Kinda looks like a 70 Chevelle had a baby with a 71 Camaro

  • @garymonaghan7196
    @garymonaghan7196 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well, if they do make one I really like it if not, it’s really cool looking

  • @chrisdrummond8893
    @chrisdrummond8893 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm excited.

    • @sandymilne224
      @sandymilne224 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Who needs a porn movie when a 70 Chevelle can get you that excited!

  • @ricka0917
    @ricka0917 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So much better looking than these damn cars nowadays we need to go back to the cars in the 60s and 70s style was so much better

  • @frankmontefusco182
    @frankmontefusco182 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    O YES I WOULD BUY IT

  • @georgeschnecker5338
    @georgeschnecker5338 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorta looks like a nova in the back 😁 .

  • @mikemonger4989
    @mikemonger4989 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can I test drive it

  • @Doc-n7u
    @Doc-n7u หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, I'd like to have one, how do I buy?