Lucky for you, because that is definetly not the norm on an fbody.

 

Neither did I. Looks kind of like the Camaro has played some extension of the cheap man's Corvette idea for quite some time now. Longer than the 4th gens run.

 

I actually thought the Firebird was alot closer through the years

 

I agree completely It's not there for me either and without those simliarites that have been there since '70 it's not a Camaro to me

 

With the 3rd Gen's definitely.

 

If the original poster of this thread hasn't seen the car in person, then he can't say if he liked it or not.

I didn't like it in pics, and loved it at NAIAS. Enough said

 

Why exactly can't he say he doesn't like? Are we censoring opinions based soley on personal observations or just clearing out those of us who aren't retro cheerleaders or in general don't like it?

That's like a George Bush town hall meeting; don't invite anyone who might have an opposing opinion.


Does this mean we won't have anymore spy photo threads?

 

Tim, when you see a spy photo, do you decide on the spot whether or not you like the appearance of the car in the image?

Many, many people, on these forums and off, liked the car much more in person than in pictures. Therefore, it is appropriate to take the opinions of those who have not seen it in person with the proverbial grain of salt.

 

To answer your question...

Yes, you are. Thanks.







j/k


-steve

 

I can appreciate that, and agree, but...that is completely different than bluntly stating that you can't/shouldn't possibly have formed an opinion or much less say anything if you haven't seen it in person and then bowing at yourself because your personal epiphany was somehow close to divine intervention. That's really simplistic and a bush-league (sp?) mentality.

When I see a spy photo of a car I, and we all, have an initial reaction and opinion to it. Sure we're all hedging our bets, but, we all form an initial opinion and we've all opined about it.

 

Storytime from a long time lurker, first time poster:

I personally love the car. I also know that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I go at it all day long with my friends, and have realized that none are wrong or right, and that's the beauty of it all...there are choices. Choose what's best for you.

I've had 3 1st gens, 2 3rd gens and 1 4th gen. I liked them all, but the '69 is my favorite car in the world. I've owned a Vette, Bimmers, Audis, Mustangs, even a Lotus. None of them have evoked the passion that I have for the 1st gen Camaro.

I'm 32 years old now, and have owned 30+ cars/trucks. Some say it's a problem! Anyway, since I was about 10 years old, I dreamt of a modern interpretation of the 1st gens. In my mind, I invented pro-touring long ago when I thought of putting modern vette underpinnings under a '69.

I tried doing that 2 years ago, but realized I couldn't afford it and it wasn't practical, so I sold the car. About that time the '05 Mustangs came out. I thought it made more sense to buy one of those, and make it more retro then take an old car and make it more modern. But, I just couldn't bring myself to buy the 'stang, or give up my Audi S4.

Then, I see the Camaro Concept...I cried. I still get tears when I think about how much this car answers my personal dreams and goals. It's the perfect blend of modern with enough retro cues not to ever mistake it for anything other than a Camaro.

WHEN they build this car, I will buy it. And I'll never sell it. Heck, I'll probably buy 2. I know my parents will buy one too, to replace the red '68 my dad had when he met and married my Mom...she still wishes they had that car, and she's not a car person.

To GM I say, don't change a thing! Well, maybe the roof would look better a bit taller, and maybe that will also satisfy the guys that want more retro, as it'll look even more like a 1st gen, at least in sillouette.

Peace,
Josh

 

FWIW, I think the car will succeed and compete very favorably with the 'modern' cars of today, both in looks and appeal to the younger crowd. The long hood, short deck is very popular, look at the G35 coupe, the new Skyline, the M3, etc. Those cars are and will continue to be extraordinarily popular for many reasons, and aside from the obvious..performance..their style is one of them. The Mustang doesn't have enough modern element, it already looks dated. The Camaro concept has the smoother, more modern chiseled look. The Challenger, that's for people that have watched too many episodes of Barrett-Jackson.

 

I guess thats acceptable political bomb throwing. When any responce is talking politics? Thats the second time in this thread.

 

Well said. Couple inches thinner will help with that too. Glad to see another 69 fan

 

Glad to be here!! Glad we are all even able to have this conversation!! A year ago, we had nothing, not even a glimmer, now we get to argue about what it should/could/would look like.....life is good!