New Challenger in Classic American mag
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I know, I know. It's neither a Corvette nor even a GM product, but the latest edition of Classic American magazine has a great article on the Challenger concept. Some great pictures including one with an orginal Challenger for reference.
I'd still go for the new Camaro over the Challenger, but it's still
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>> Edited by Twin Turbo on Monday 20th February 20:19
I'd still go for the new Camaro over the Challenger, but it's still
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>> Edited by Twin Turbo on Monday 20th February 20:19
Someone in work made a little poster showing the Challenger concept and below, a Mk3 Cortina in red with white viper stripes (a real shed it was) - and "spot the difference" written between them. Hate to say it, but there were definate similarities - coke bottle styling of course - I absolutely love the Challenger, both old and new. But then I quite like the Mk3 Cortina as well 
Yep, there is a similarity, but then the Mk3 was the best looker in my opinion 
www.classiccortinas.co.uk/mk3/gallery/
Only downside to the Classic American article is talk of a diesel version! Purleeeeze! V8 or nothing, I say.
www.classiccortinas.co.uk/mk3/gallery/
Only downside to the Classic American article is talk of a diesel version! Purleeeeze! V8 or nothing, I say.
But then the Mk III was a blatant copy of American muscle car design just as the Capri was a blatant copy of the American pony cars.
By 1971 when the Mk III was introduced, the coke bottle shape was pretty old hat and Vauxhall ditched it in 1971 with the Viva HC and the 1973 Transcontinental Victor FE's which were again American influenced. It's never been really clear to me why Ford stuck with it until 1978 when the whole world was moving on to cleaner shapes. It was still a best seller but there were so many cars that aped American design at that time - nearly all Japanese designs were small versions of some American design or other.
By 1971 when the Mk III was introduced, the coke bottle shape was pretty old hat and Vauxhall ditched it in 1971 with the Viva HC and the 1973 Transcontinental Victor FE's which were again American influenced. It's never been really clear to me why Ford stuck with it until 1978 when the whole world was moving on to cleaner shapes. It was still a best seller but there were so many cars that aped American design at that time - nearly all Japanese designs were small versions of some American design or other.
evolutionvalet said:
LuSIfer,
did you buy your Stang already blown? If so where from. I am looking to trade my F150 Harley for a Saleen or similar...
Also, did you used to go on Rebel-V8 forum a while ago?
Kev
No. I bought the Stang slightly used and thereby saved £7000 and then had the blower fitted by the UK agent, NS Racing in Edgware for £4500. This was for the top of the line chargecooled version in polished finish with 462bhp but they do (a) a cheaper satin finish and (b) a non-chargecooled 420bhp version. Like any deal, it's swings and roundabouts. I sold my Corvette Z06 cheaper than I would have because the Mustangs are now widely available on ebay for under £20k. One guy has just bagged a new Saleen for £25k, the lucky blighter.
The blown Saleens tend to be expensive which is why I went the route I did and I've spent about £5k on parts to uprate the suspension, exhaust and so forth. It's been an exhausting experience too and another reason why a ready-made Saleen is a good idea.
Yes, my name is Troy McClure, you may know me from such forums as Mustang Owners Club GB, AACI, AMVO, Stangnet, LS1.com, Rebel-V8 and Corvette Forum.
Must visit Rebel-V8 again too. Sadly, my works policy decided to block that one.
Whoa... its like Friends Reunited on here....
LOL Hiya Steve how ya doing?
I am seriously looking to sell the F150 then get a Mustang. As I want to put it through the business, I need to have one already tuned etc which is why I am looking for a Saleen or may wait for the GT500.
Gotta sell the truck first though....
Although the Challenger in Classic American mag does look nice..; )
KEv
p.s rebel got hacked and is now on as a .com not a .co.uk
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