Why are there no decent modern classics being made?

[Guvna]

Take a look at the motorbike manufactures, Triumph for example. They are making modernised versions of classic 60's bikes and bikes which would not look out of place in the 60's.

Why are more car manufacturers not doing this? Ford have done it with the GT but how about a 60's style Mustang? Or a modern Ferrari designed like the 250? Or a vintage styled Aston? Or a modernised MK1 GTI? You get the idea..

With modern tastes and fashion going "vintage" how long do you think until more car manufacturers man up? Will they do it at all?

[Guvna]

Skylinecrazy said:

Eh?

Fiat 500?
Mini?
Merc SLS?

There's quite a few...

They all look like new cars to me. The styling is not true to the originals in my opinion, despite some obvious similarities.

[Guvna]

aeropilot said:

The Ford GT and the current Triumph Bonnevilles are worlds apart in both styling and well, everything really from the 60's versions.

I would not say they are worlds apart in styling.

[Guvna]

Ferg said:

AnotherClarkey said:

I thought we were done with 'retro'?

You'd hope so, wouldn't you? The cynical 'recreations' which have appeared to feed the fashion victims are of no interest at all to anyone with an affinity with the cars they so blatantly leech from. However, that market is sadly a dominant one in the car world today. A new design? fk that!! Fashion rules....

I would not say it is about being a fashion victim.

People have different tastes. The way a car looks has an impact on what most people decide to buy. I personally prefer the 60's/70's car and bike styling but would find it hard to live without modern comforts and reliability.

[Guvna]

i remember said:

I'll take the top one please - with a few new SLS features such as reliability

You don't see the aesthetic difference between the old/new 500 and mini? Or the two mercs above?

[Guvna]

odyssey2200 said:

I would prefer a more authentic looking classic with modern running gear

That is what I am trying to say.

As has been mentioned unfortunately it may be the case that manufacturers simply can't create good looking classically styled cars because of the elf n safety regs.

Shame.

Edited by Guvna on Saturday 1st January 20:20

[Guvna]

odyssey2200 said:

Guvna said:

odyssey2200 said:

I would prefer a more authentic looking classic with modern running gear

That is what I am trying to say.

As has been mentioned unfortunately it may be the case that manufacturers simply can't create good looking classically styled cars because of the elf n safety regs.

Shame.

TD cars do

Morgan never stopped.

Would be nice to see the big boys - Merc, Aston, Ferrari, Ford and Jaguar do it.