Ford would never build this

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September-01-10, 07:24 AM
rb336

Ford would never build this

A brazilian designer has a concept for a new T-Bird.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/05...bird-with.html
September-01-10, 07:29 AM
313WX

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Originally Posted by rb336

A brazilian designer has a concept for a new T-Bird.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/05...bird-with.html

Ford would build anything that makes him a profit [[especially if he lived in the corporatist 21st century).

Heck, as ugly as the Dodge Charger and Avenger was, those are most likely Chrysler's most profitable models.
September-01-10, 07:37 AM
lilpup

Ford also builds and sells a lot of stuff overseas that they don't here.
September-01-10, 08:12 AM
Johnlodge

Isn't anything I hadn't seen a hundred times walking by the trans design studios at CCS in the early 2000s.
September-01-10, 08:15 AM
Johnnny5

Why would they want to? :cool: Cadillac already builds the XLR which looks almost identical to the concept pics [[Minus the short tail fins).
September-01-10, 08:47 AM
rb336

it's one of those things that i liked at first glance, then didn't. [[yeah, JL, you are right about the CCS reference) I would LOVE to see a new T-Bird and a new Continental Mark Whatever, but I seriously doubt I ever will. This guy apparantly built some prototypes.
September-01-10, 10:02 AM
cman710

Out of curiosity, I went to Ford's Spain website. These are there current offerings there: http://www.ford.es/Turismos
September-01-10, 10:28 AM
DetroitPlanner

Johnny the XLR is no longer being built. While I liked the car, it was expensive and really just a fancy Corvette. The line is now a Corvette only line.

Bottom line is that Ford tried something similar and it was not a good selling product. Trends may change, but for now I would doubt it would sell.
September-01-10, 11:15 AM
rb336

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Originally Posted by cman710

Out of curiosity, I went to Ford's Spain website. These are there current offerings there: http://www.ford.es/Turismos

focus RS. i want one. do i want to spend 30K + euros for it? not really
September-01-10, 11:25 AM
DetroiterOnTheWestCoast

One Coupe-Cabriolet, please
September-01-10, 11:31 AM
Johnlodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb336

focus RS. i want one. do i want to spend 30K + euros for it? not really

That looks so awesome. If I was 10 years younger and had more money than I had when I was 10 years younger, I'd be all in. Then I would lose my license immediately.
September-01-10, 12:04 PM
Ray1936

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Originally Posted by Johnlodge

That looks so awesome. If I was 10 years younger and had more money than I had when I was 10 years younger, I'd be all in. Then I would lose my license immediately.

I gotta repeat myself. If it can't haul home a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood from Home Depot, I ain't interested.

But, then, I'm old.
September-01-10, 12:04 PM
Johnnny5

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Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner

Johnny the XLR is no longer being built. While I liked the car, it was expensive and really just a fancy Corvette. The line is now a Corvette only line.

Thanks, I didn't realize they had quit making the XLR [[I'm more of a economy car/pickup driver). Still in my opinion the T-Bird concept above looks pretty darn close to the XLR. Also the styling has a pronounced G.M vibe, definitely not something I would consider for a Ford.
September-01-10, 01:24 PM
rb336

Does Ford need a "halo" car? or does a $50K+ Mustang count?
September-01-10, 01:35 PM
Russix

Ford should of fitted the Crown Vic with a more fuel efficient engine, trimmed some weight and kept this iconic staple product alive. In NYC the Crown Vics are preferred over the hybrids.
September-01-10, 03:54 PM
Johnlodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb336

Does Ford need a "halo" car? or does a $50K+ Mustang count?

I think they're fine letting Shelby and Roush make absurdly powerful 'Stangs.
September-01-10, 06:06 PM
One Shot

Your right because that thing is FUGLY!
September-01-10, 07:21 PM
Rochelle St.

I think thats shaped more like a Chrysler Crossfire than a Thunderbird.
And the Dodge Charger isnt that ugly.
When do you think the Detroit Police will get some?:D
September-01-10, 09:37 PM
cman710

Maybe the DPD will go with the new Ford Interceptor [[based on a Taurus body and all wheel drive with a V-6), or a Utility Interceptor. Or, maybe they will also consider the new 2011 Caprice PPV, which is going to be a rear-wheel drive car available in a V-8, and which will be bigger than the Ford.

The Caprice may turn out to be more practical for police departments, but the Interceptor has nicer styling.
September-02-10, 12:16 PM
Whitehouse

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Originally Posted by 313WX

Ford would build anything that makes him a profit [[especially if he lived in the corporatist 21st century).

Heck, as ugly as the Dodge Charger and Avenger was, those are most likely Chrysler's most profitable models.

I was motoring on the A9 between Amsterdam and Haarlem [[Yes, in the Netherlands) when suddenly I saw something in the rearview mirror. I thought it was a pimped up Mustang but it turned out to be the new Dodge Charger. I know that it must be an everyday car over there just like a Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus [[European styled) over here. In other words, more common. But that Charger is very exotic over here and this was only the first time I saw one "in the wild".
Of all the American brands Dodge is doing the best over here with the Caliber, Nitro and Avenger. Of course Chevrolet is also very common but these are mostly rebranded Daewoo's, and made in Korea.

Jeep and Chrysler are also doing well. Especially the Chrysler 300C is a car you can see frequently over here.
September-02-10, 12:54 PM
rb336

Quote:

Originally Posted by cman710

Maybe the DPD will go with the new Ford Interceptor [[based on a Taurus body and all wheel drive with a V-6), or a Utility Interceptor. Or, maybe they will also consider the new 2011 Caprice PPV, which is going to be a rear-wheel drive car available in a V-8, and which will be bigger than the Ford.

The Caprice may turn out to be more practical for police departments, but the Interceptor has nicer styling.

I don't know about the caprice actually being bigger in terms of interior space. The 2010 v taurus certainly isn't
September-02-10, 02:26 PM
jbd441

Quote:

Originally Posted by 313WX

Ford would build anything that makes him a profit [[especially if he lived in the corporatist 21st century).

Heck, as ugly as the Dodge Charger and Avenger was, those are most likely Chrysler's most profitable models.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Chargers for most part had nice styling... except for maybe some of the ones built in the 80's. Nothing like a 68 or 69 charger... those were cars. Charger concept design.

http://www.allpar.com/images/dodge/c...arger-1964.jpg