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1 9 W ednesday, Septem ber 28, 2011 O A K V ILLE B EA V ER w w w .in sid eH A LTO N .co m ffFord Explorer reinvented in Lego bricks is o to Legoland Metroland Media Carguide Magazine A unique Ford Explorer rolling off the line September 26, 2011 at the Chicago Assembly Plant will feature the models trademark craftsmanship with one notable distinction. This Ford Explorer is created from more than 380,000 Lego bricks and marks the beginning of a long-term alliance between Ford and Legoland Florida theme park. The bright red Legoland Florida edition Explorer, created by 22 designers, weighs 2,654 pounds and is supported by a 768- pound interior aluminum base. After its debut at the historic Chicago plant, which produces the Explorer, the vehi- cle will be loaded onto a trailer with transpar- ent sides so motorists can see the Lego Explorer as it makes its way to the new 150- acre Legoland Florida theme park just out- side Orlando. fThere it will be featured in front of one o the parks attractions, the Ford Driving School for children. Legoland Florida, which opens October 15, will cater to kids ages 2 to 12 with more than 50 family-focused rides, shows and attractions and a historical botanical garden. With its detailed Lego theme, the attrac- tion is designed to give children the experi- ence of driving in a real-world neighbor- hood. While the children are behind the wheel, park employees known as model citizens are nearby to ensure the experience stays positive. After the drive is complete, the chil- dren are issued their own Ford Driving School license. The school was the brainchild of Florida- area Ford dealers that worked with Legoland Florida management, and is designed to introduce the fun and responsibility of driv- ing skills to children. A full-size LEGOLAND Florida Explorer created from more than 380,000 Lego bricks makes its debut at Fords Chicago Assembly Plant before heading to the new Legoland Florida theme park. LAS VEGAS The first 2012 Camaro ZL1 offered to the public sold for $250,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas on Saturday. Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, placed the winning bid with the funds going to charity, and is expect- ed to take delivery of his new Camaro in the first quarter of 2012. His will be the only 2012 Camaro ZL1 coupe produced with a Carbon Flash Metallic exterior. It will be the 69th ZL1 produced at the Oshawa Assembly Metroland Media Carguide Magazine As children across North America head back to school, a survey commissioned by Chevrolet finds that many fathers are taking more of an active role in before and after-school carpooling duties, with utility vehicles the preferred choice of dads over minivans. An online survey conducted by Harris Interactive showed that 80 per cent of fathers in the United States with children age 17 or younger take an active role in daily family life, with more than 70 per cent driving kids to school, daycare or extracurricular activities. But in the evolution of carpooling, the study also Move over, mom: dad's the new car pool king Continued on page 20 Camaro ZL1 fetches $250,000 The first 2012 Camaro ZL1, the only ZL1 coupe produced with a Carbon Flash Metallic exterior, sold for $250,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. Continued on page 20