Nah, I said some stuff on post #71.

 

Can somebody PM me this pics??? or PM me to get my e-mail, so I can see the pics. I'd really appreciate it, thanks.

 

Ahh, sorry this thread exploded so fast, I missed it.

 

I see it as retro as the Mustang and the Tbird. While not exact body lines, there is HEAVY influence of the rear quater, and front end. The tail lights are a mix of the 2 tail lens/ circle lights....which comes out ugly.
Again, I like the design, but Im saddended that they went this way with it. It will only be laughed at as a me too car, and made to appease enthuisasts that have wanted, a 200x, 1969 Camaro.

 

BTW that was me making that claim and it was just my speculation from reading inbetween the lines here

But I think I'm right

 

I am now throwing my interest towards the GTO. I wonder if the redesign will stay modern or will they make it retro as well. If there is a retro GTO, then GM has totally lost all thier marbles.

 

Yeah I'll second that, I'm 6'6"

 

Maybe I'll warm up to it after I see it in person.

I really like the C6 creases and overall stance. I can't get over the 1/4 panel treatment especially the windows. They crossed the heritage styling boundary into RETRODOM (i.e. instantly identifiable with specific years).

That being said if I showed these pics to my brother he would undoubtedly look into getting one (he loved his '69). I'm sure it will be a big hit with domestic owners but as someone mentioned earlier I don't see it getting too many import conquest sales.

Another thing that's bugging me. I showed these pics to a co-worker. His response: 'Yup just what I imagined it would look like, it's following the Mustang formula'

I'll really have to see it in person.

 

Much as I like the 05+ Mustang, I agree. If this concept is any indication (and I plan to follow the advice here and wait til seeing it at NAIAS before drawing any real conclusions)... Chevy will have a winner on their hands.

All this debate about 'retro'... IMHO there's a little too much hand-wringing going on. The Mustang has proven that retro can sell in big (HUGE) numbers. One aspect where I believe this Chevy concept has a leg up - it is clearly a modern, hard-edged interpretation of the early Camaro. That I like

 

hey danno, how close is that to the car you saw at the clinic??????

 

RP

I read you'd like some constructive input... I know the leaked images weren't of the final rendering... however I agree with some folk here re: the detail on the rear. I'm really hoping for a taillight finish similar to the recent SS concept (and not the original). The taillights of the leaked image really look overdone IMHO. I realize the rendering has a combination of sharp and organic lines but the rear lights is the only area of weakness that I can see in the whole exterior design.

The front lights don't look too bad... although I was hoping for conventional round lights like on Kris Horton's rendering... but top marks anyway. The leaked image is certainly of a car that lacks the confused front end look of the Mustang.

As I already indicated, the shape and basic lines are most appealing... just needs a minor clean up at the front and rear.

Cruel to be kind as they say... and only my 2c.

EDIT: OK I saw the pics again... and I retract my above statements. I'll leave the job to the designers for final design execution. It's a great job they've done and I have faith in their handywork.

 

well if someone is feeling generous. and im not a glomer but a contributor here..pass the favor along..

would love to give my thoughts...

just not at the right place at the right time...grrrr

 

Danno when was your clinic, year? Were the tail lights more like the SS concept or squared off like this one? Also were there 69ish fender sweeps on the concept you saw? Was it squared like this or more rounded?

Please forgive the questions but I am trying to put the leaked clay onto a time table and your peices may be the biggest piece of information we have so far as timing.

 

Same stance.
Same hoodline. No Z/28 Cowl.
Slightly different grille. The one I saw had flush headlights (four total).
Different 1/4 panels. No creases or ducts.
Different 1/4 windows. Not from a 1st-gen.
Similar greenhouse, might have been a little taller.

 

Only thing im pretty adamant about getting, is a T-Top Option, somehow, someway, that woudl be so awesome to have again, or a Targa top, that woudl work too i suppose