Classic cars return from grave

elSicomoro · 01-21-2005, 02:30 PM

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today?

I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

lumberjim · 01-21-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. .

you would.

elSicomoro · 01-21-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

you would.

Don't you have some crappy-ass Sentras to push?

Troubleshooter · 01-21-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today?

I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

My point being that regardless of your opinion of their appearance they are not a Monte Carlo and an Impala, they are an entirely new vehicle suckering in people with branding power.

Radar · 01-21-2005, 04:00 PM

wolf · 01-21-2005, 10:07 PM

With respect to the vehicle picture in post #15 of this thread from radar ...

what IS that?

I think that is easily the sexiest looking vehicle I have seen in quite some time.

I am in love and I have to change my panties.

That motherfucker better be as fast and powerful as it looks sitting still.

elSicomoro · 01-21-2005, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

With respect to the vehicle picture in post #15 of this thread from radar ...

what IS that?

The same car that Jim posted above (the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept), only with a different paint job (or no paint at all).

Griff · 01-22-2005, 07:43 AM

Nice cars Radar. I'm still partial to the Rally Sport.

Kitsune · 01-22-2005, 09:57 AM

That is a beautiful machine, Radar. Even the interior gives the car the right feel just from the pictures. Damn, daddy wants!

The polished aluminum would be a bit... blinding on the road, though. The sun hits that thing just right and everyone on a certain angle of you would end up in the median.

elSicomoro · 01-21-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

My point being that regardless of your opinion of their appearance they are not a Monte Carlo and an Impala, they are an entirely new vehicle suckering in people with branding power.

Well, yes and no.

Monte Carlo in 1970: Two-door sporty/semi-luxury car
Monte Carlo in 2004: Two-door sporty/semi-luxury car

Impala in 1970: Two- or four-door full-sized car
Impala in 2004: Four-door full-sized car

It's like a Corvette...the C6 is radically different from the C1, but they're essentially the same car in the end: a two-door roadster.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-21-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today?

I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

You're too young and urban to understand.

Troubleshooter · 01-22-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

and do we really need that big of a car today?

Yes.

I like big cars.

First car: 1972 Cadilac Fleetwood Brougham
Second car:1982 Nissan Sentra ( I bought it for $500 and kept it long enough to get me from New England back to Louisiana, where I promptly abandoned it)
Third Car: 1982 Monte Carlo LS
Fourth Car: 1972 Chrystler Newport Royale (my favorite ride yet)

Fifth (and present) Car: 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

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wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	With respect to the vehicle picture in post #15 of this thread from radar ... what IS that? I think that is easily the sexiest looking vehicle I have seen in quite some time. I am in love and I have to change my panties. That motherfucker better be as fast and powerful as it looks sitting still. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-22-2005, 07:43 AM	#8
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01-21-2005, 02:30 PM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today? I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

01-22-2005, 09:57 AM	#9
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	That is a beautiful machine, Radar. Even the interior gives the car the right feel just from the pictures. Damn, daddy wants! The polished aluminum would be a bit... blinding on the road, though. The sun hits that thing just right and everyone on a certain angle of you would end up in the median.

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