Old 05-16-2008, 06:49 AM
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lear4406
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Default RE: Ford's success has GM and Chrysler ponying up

I'll give Ford their due, but the PT Cruizer and Prowler were there before the Mustang. Ford had some success with the T-Bird retro before they dove into the Mustang. Also the Mustang never ended production and needed new skin anyways. Why not give it a whirl. But Dodge and Chevrolet had to go to scratch almost to bring their icons back. And the risk run by both is very antsie. Ford did not have to bump up the hp any when they went their retro direction. But Challenger and Camaro have a lot of competition with each other and from Mustang. Now if you want to standout you need the full package. Looks will be key and performance a must. I believe the Challenger will hold as the most retro with Musang a close second. Chevrolet we have yet to see the actual as delivered product. But from the pictures I've seen it will have only a hint of the retro look. But for most Chevy boys all it has to have is Camaro on the side and a good running SBC