That rear end in these pics is NOT the rear end of the concept

Jason E · 12-08-2005, 12:58 PM

In my drug induced state (flu meds, gentlemen, flu meds...), I completely forgot the fact that Hemmings Muscle Machines editor Jeff Koch did an editorial this month on pics he received of the concept. Ones that he got a call from GM regarding (I know this is old news, as someone else posted this a few days ago)....

He says the concept has 4 round tailights, and while the EARLY designs used rectangular tailights with CHROME TRIM (look at our car, and that's what you see), they were scrapped.

Don't get too worked up if there's something you don't like, because I don't think this is what we'll see in January. Its probably close, but it ain't it...

dz · 12-08-2005, 01:04 PM

I pray that your words are true. While I love the Camaro heritage, I dont like the design at all. But then again, at least the Camaro is back.. better than nothing.

Big Als Z · 12-08-2005, 01:05 PM

Im not getting too worked up abotu the details, but the basic retroness of the design is what Im not to happy about I guess.
Buy w00t to the circle tail lights!!

turbo96z28 · 12-08-2005, 01:06 PM

well, the pics do give alot of credibility to the hemmings article now. i do remember it saying the car had 4 round lights. i hope so.

and Jason, i know EXACTLY how you feel, i've been sick for about a week and a half already and can't shake the darn thing.

Jason E · 12-08-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Als Z

Im not getting too worked up abotu the details, but the basic retroness of the design is what Im not to happy about I guess.
Buy w00t to the circle tail lights!!

Yeah, that pretty much sums me up at this point...

67 LS-1 & T-56 · 12-08-2005, 01:55 PM

My girlfriend certainly hopes it's not

I really dont mind the rear end, of course I might just be overcome by how much I love the rest of the car.

Capn Pete · 12-08-2005, 02:56 PM

Good observation Jason! I hope that Hemming's write-up is accurate

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meissenation · 12-08-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dz

at least the Camaro is back.. better than nothing.

That's how I feel. I can handle not liking some aspects of the vehicle, because regardless it's a Camaro and it's back in production, and that just means that I'll be anxious for the 6th gen.

greg_nate · 12-08-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Als Z

Im not getting too worked up abotu the details, but the basic retroness of the design is what Im not to happy about I guess.
Buy w00t to the circle tail lights!!

I think its the perfect blend between retro and modern.

This is going to be a car that gets looks. No doubt about it(not tryig to quote Bush). And I do hope they go to circular lights in the rear. That'll make it perfect from all angles.

ricoZg · 12-08-2005, 04:36 PM

I too would really prefer it if it had the round taillights.

Mike G.

91Z-28 · 12-08-2005, 05:39 PM

The rear in the pics could definitely use the same kind of spoiler the early 70s LT-1 Z/28s had. That would look bad ass with the dual Z/28 stripes as well.

Jason E · 12-08-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Z-28

The rear in the pics could definitely use the same kind of spoiler the early 70s LT1 Z/28s had. That would look bad ass with the dual Z/28 stripes as well.

Agreed.

number77 · 12-08-2005, 05:45 PM

Not to take things too far out of context....but...In my poll of what people thought about the car, ol'red voted. He voted for "perfect." If the concept car was significantly different, I would think that he would of voted for one of the other options. Something about "perfect," makes me think that what we have is very very very close.