American Retro Design Cars: Best/Worst
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Legzman
what the fuck you lookin at?
by retro design you mean redesign? If that's the case then they are all shit! Why not try making new models instead of trying to cash in on a bygone era? Besides, anyone who knows anything at all about cars knows that even though the vehicle may say charger, for example, it's clearly NOT a fuckin charger!!! Nor is it a challenger, camaro, mustang, thunderbird, etc...
maybe I misunderstood your intentions with this thread, but that's how I read it.
maybe I misunderstood your intentions with this thread, but that's how I read it.
No, retro design... Every time a manufacturer changes a model that's is considered a mere redesign...but not all redesigns are retro style.
Regarding the rest of what you said....meh...lol
Rey C.
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Just on design (not quality or performance or anything else), as far as pony cars, I like the Challenger best, then the Mustang and finally the Camaro least.
Another design I liked, that wasn't very popular (and was severely underpowered), was the Chevy SSR quasi pickup. Not many other people did (apparently), but I liked the looks of it. :dunno: Course, my auto tastes are a bit odd, since I also liked the Dodge Magnum station wagon/"The Hearse" and the Plymouth Prowler. And it goes without saying that I liked the Cobra inspired Viper (mainly the 2nd generation - couldn't stand the last ones: Corvette wannabes). Yeah, I didn't care for the Thunderbird either. Pretty sad effort, IMO.
Another design I liked, that wasn't very popular (and was severely underpowered), was the Chevy SSR quasi pickup. Not many other people did (apparently), but I liked the looks of it. :dunno: Course, my auto tastes are a bit odd, since I also liked the Dodge Magnum station wagon/"The Hearse" and the Plymouth Prowler. And it goes without saying that I liked the Cobra inspired Viper (mainly the 2nd generation - couldn't stand the last ones: Corvette wannabes). Yeah, I didn't care for the Thunderbird either. Pretty sad effort, IMO.
Just yesterday I saw a metallic burnt orange Camaro on what looked to be 26' wheels...
I just did my best to keep my lunch down..
The Challenger wins hands down.
It looks most in line with its predecessors than any of the others. The Challenger is what American muscle should be... big, intimidating, heavy, angry, and fast. Anybody bringing up gas mileage in a muscle car conversation needs to find their way back to the Prius thread. When it comes to that retro pony car look, the chally is the real deal. The Camaro looks good as well. The Mustang is a very distant third place. The new Mustang is a joke. Smaller and lighter, its not really retro at all. Any model other than the cobra jet, cobra, Shelby and boss is for chicks around my neighborhood.
It looks most in line with its predecessors than any of the others. The Challenger is what American muscle should be... big, intimidating, heavy, angry, and fast. Anybody bringing up gas mileage in a muscle car conversation needs to find their way back to the Prius thread. When it comes to that retro pony car look, the chally is the real deal. The Camaro looks good as well. The Mustang is a very distant third place. The new Mustang is a joke. Smaller and lighter, its not really retro at all. Any model other than the cobra jet, cobra, Shelby and boss is for chicks around my neighborhood.
The Challenger does have the looks but I like the Camaro unlike everyone else, I saw recently they were gonna release a 2012 Camaro Z28, I know its not a Pontiac but damn this car is sexy!!!
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2012CamaroZ28_11.jpg
Also the new Sting Ray would look nice in my garage :yesyes:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1557090/2012-stingray-concept-car-hot-car-
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2012CamaroZ28_11.jpg
Also the new Sting Ray would look nice in my garage :yesyes:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1557090/2012-stingray-concept-car-hot-car-
meesterperfect
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you got a list mega? I'll look up the pics myself.
So the New 5.0 and its 412hp is a chicks car?? Its a hell of alot quicker than the Challenger and handles much better than both the Challenger and Camaro even with a live rear axel!!
Don't need handling in a half mile in Talladega. I did accidentally leave thethe 5.0 off, but with that said, I wish a 5.0 would run up a Hemi 492. That's breakfast. Besides, the challenger handles a hell of a lot better than it looks.
RichardNailder
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I like the Camaro the best, the dodge products next and the Mustang last. Same as in 1969.
VW Beetle
Ford Mustang (the 2005/6 redesign rather than this latest version which is more ahite than spectacular imo)
Challenger (I like it, but it's way too big and seems more like an aircraft carrier on the road)
Worst
Thunderbird (yeesh)
Camaro (I just don't see any connection to a previous Camaro. It truly seems like a new car with an old badge. You can actually see design cues in the Mustang, Challenger, Beetle etc).
Ford Mustang (the 2005/6 redesign rather than this latest version which is more ahite than spectacular imo)
Challenger (I like it, but it's way too big and seems more like an aircraft carrier on the road)
Worst
Thunderbird (yeesh)
Camaro (I just don't see any connection to a previous Camaro. It truly seems like a new car with an old badge. You can actually see design cues in the Mustang, Challenger, Beetle etc).
05-09 Mustangs were the best retro design in the last 5 years. The 2010+ Camaros are nice as well. Challengers are way too big and drive like sedans.
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The designers of the new Camaro screwed up when they strayed away from the look of the original 1969 headlight and taillight assembly design, IMO. The profile of the Camaro looks cool, but the rear end looks atrocious... who wants to be seen in the company of an atrocious rear end? 
Half circle taillights ... are you kidding me?!!
Kudos to the designers of the Dodge Challenger and the FOMOCO Mustang for retaining the same basic theme of their 1970 headlight and taillight designs.
Dodge & FOMOCO tied for best and the bow tie last place I'm sorry to say.... and I'm a GM guy.
Half circle taillights ... are you kidding me?!!
Kudos to the designers of the Dodge Challenger and the FOMOCO Mustang for retaining the same basic theme of their 1970 headlight and taillight designs.
Dodge & FOMOCO tied for best and the bow tie last place I'm sorry to say.... and I'm a GM guy.
By far the worst is the Thunderbird... that thing is beyond awful.
I like the Camaro, but I can't get past the fact that I can't have a Trans-Am or Formula on the same platform. I will never forgive that, but my overall fave is certainly the Challenger. Had the opportunity to drive my friends, and I'm in total lust with that big boy toy. I love it's size, and I know I lot of folks say it's too big, but it's size falls directly in line with its predecessor. Plenty of room and power, and it feels like you're driving classic muscle. It is a great driving experience.
I would suggest that anyone that truly loves American muscle to get in one and push it on an open strip. I can't wait to have one, and I'm working on that. Soon... soon it will be mine.
I like the Camaro, but I can't get past the fact that I can't have a Trans-Am or Formula on the same platform. I will never forgive that, but my overall fave is certainly the Challenger. Had the opportunity to drive my friends, and I'm in total lust with that big boy toy. I love it's size, and I know I lot of folks say it's too big, but it's size falls directly in line with its predecessor. Plenty of room and power, and it feels like you're driving classic muscle. It is a great driving experience.
I would suggest that anyone that truly loves American muscle to get in one and push it on an open strip. I can't wait to have one, and I'm working on that. Soon... soon it will be mine.
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