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PeterS (Peters)
Member
Username: Peters
Post Number: 639
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 10:26 am: | |
I knew that Ford would fail with the new TBird. I think America would welcome the 'panache'of owning an exact repplica of the oldies. |
Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Member
Username: Wsawyer
Post Number: 851
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 10:22 am: | |
Well, maybe. The current T-Bird is a modernized version of the original and it isn't doing so well. Detroit won't produce an exact copy, but will create a modern rendition of a classic design. Such Retro designs are pretty prevalent already. Many of Chryslers niche vehicles are modern renditions of popular Ford models:
Viper=Cobra
Viper GTS=Cobra Daytona Coupe
PT Cruiser=Ford Delivery Van
Prowler=Ford Roadster
The new Mustang will be retro as well. |
Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Junior Member
Username: The_bart
Post Number: 109
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 10:07 am: | |
Interesting idea! |
PeterS (Peters)
Member
Username: Peters
Post Number: 638
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 9:59 am: | |
Sorry..I thought I was in Off Topic...Please forgive me! |
PeterS (Peters)
Member
Username: Peters
Post Number: 637
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 9:45 am: | |
I have often thought that if Detroit reproduced exact models of cars they built in the 50's and 60's, they would probably have a strong market. Take the new TBird. If they made a '57 with all of the safety updates, I think it would be a hot seller. Same goes for the '67 Chevelle, '69 Camero SS, Mustang and a '64 Bonneville 2D drop-top with a 3-duece 389 engine. Getting back to basics in business often pays tenfold..Would this work? I would buy a '57 Chevy if it had airbags! |