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In charge of GM
by campyman
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Aug 30, 2009 (7:15 am)
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I would bring back the 68,69 chevelle!!!!!
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Re: In charge of GM [campyman]
by vinnyny
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Aug 30, 2009 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: campyman (Aug 30, 2009 7:15 am)
I would bring back the 68,69 chevelle!!!!!
Why? Anything from a Cobalt SS to a Camaro will outperform it in virtually every area. How about bringing back the spirit of the Chevelle in a thoroughly modern car? Provided they don't go nuts on pricing, I'll be buying a Camaro SS convertible the day it hits the dealerships.
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Re: In charge of GM [vinnyny]
by fintail
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Aug 30, 2009 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: vinnyny (Aug 30, 2009 8:20 am)
But will it weigh 4800 lbs?
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Re: In charge of GM [campyman]
by lemko
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Aug 31, 2009 (5:17 am)
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Replying to: campyman (Aug 30, 2009 7:15 am)
I prefer the '70 myself. I wish a current Malibu was as attractive as a 1968-70 Chevelle.
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Re: In charge of GM [lemko]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 31, 2009 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Aug 31, 2009 5:17 am)
Nostalgia styling tends to be a dead end for a car company. Only company that even remotely pulled it off was Ford with the Mustang and they aren't doing all that well either. I don't think you'll be seeing 1965 Mercedes tailfin cars and 1965 Toyota Cressidas anytime soon.
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Re: In charge of GM [Mr_Shiftright]
by fintail
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Aug 31, 2009 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 31, 2009 8:30 am)
Well, the rear quarter panel accent line in the new W212 E-class is cribbed from the ponton. Maybe the next E will be a fintail!
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Re: In charge of GM [fintail]
by lemko
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Aug 31, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 31, 2009 9:06 am)
Would you buy a new retro-styled Mercedes that looked like a fintail provided it was tastefully executed?
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Re: In charge of GM [lemko]
by fintail
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Aug 31, 2009 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Aug 31, 2009 9:08 am)
I don't know if tailfins can be "tasteful" ....but I suspect something could be done with a W108 style car. The SL is kind of retro too, it has a lot of old subtle styling cues. But yeah, if a design could be hatched with some of the presence and dignity of the past, I would have an eye on it. I'd also like a "retro" car in terms of sturdy build quality and lack of technology for the sake of technology. I don't need 14 computers to determine the angle of my seatback.
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Re: In charge of GM [fintail]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 31, 2009 (9:16 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 31, 2009 9:14 am)
Electronic sophistication is a major selling point. 99% of the buying public (which may not be you and me) does not want a return to simplicity, any more than they want to live in log cabins on little farms and grow their own food.
If anything, GMs lagging technology has hurt their image. Doubt that? Look at the two GM brands that enjoy some prestige---Corvette and Cadillac---both are easily the most hi-tech in the product line.
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