Somethings better left gone

http://www.nikeride.com/hpp-richard-petty-superbird/hpp-richard-petty-superbird-quick-spin-photo-1/

where's that vomit smiley? I'm all for retro look - but this looks all wrong

what's neat.. the new, unfettered car, probably has been aerodynamics than the superbird did

That's not Petty blue.

Here you go:

Now, bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!!!! The Superbird was based on the B-Body Satellite/Belvedere/Road Runner/GTX/Coronet, not the E-Body Challenger. That's not Petty Blue. It's uglier than a 62 Dart. Ugggh, I feel sick.

It looks like it has a demented smile.

I like it.

I can't see it.

turboswede wrote: I like it.

Me too...in the same vein as the new Camaro/Trans Am conversions. Not a Dodge guy, but I'm sure some Petty fans will enjoy it.

Looks like a character from "Cars".

I don't care if it's the wrong color and it belongs in a Pixar Movie, I want one. Of course Chrysler/Fiat will make them 'limited editions' and want stupid money for them so I won't be getting one.

bravenrace wrote: I can't see it.

Me either. Even when I clicked the link I get that stupid logo.

Oh dear god that is bad.

mad_machine wrote: what's neat.. the new, unfettered car, probably has been aerodynamics than the superbird did

Don't be too sure about that. The Superbird was designed by engineers in a wind tunnel, not by stylists enjoying some of the late 60s more interesting recreational chemicals.

Are they regurgitating the Mustang, Charger and Camaros because they can't come up with anything?

Is creativity dead?

DrBoost wrote:

bravenrace wrote: I can't see it.

Me either. Even when I clicked the link I get that stupid logo.

I like it.

Looks less goofy when the headlights are body color:

914Driver wrote: Are they regurgitating the Mustang, Charger and Camaros because they can't come up with anything? Is creativity dead?

There's some rather interesting rumors about what will replace the Challenger - it's supposed to be lighter, and not retro styled at all. Funny thing is, the E body Challenger got replaced by a Mitsubishi Galant based thing for a while that was also smaller, lighter, totally different styling, and a response to rising gas prices. If the next Challenger (or Barracuda - they're considering that name for it) looks anything like a Plymouth Sapporo, I'm going to laugh...

That Superbird nose just doesn't look right on a fat car. Kinda like a fat chick who shops at Victoria's Secret......

......and don't you clowns start posting any pics.

One word: Ewwww. Doesn't matter if the headlights are body color or not, that's hideous.

I don't particularly mind the retro muscle cars, but man did GM ever blow it with the Camaro. That's the most disjointed and mixed-proportion car I think I have ever seen, it makes a Zimmer or Gazelle look positively well laid out. So far for me Ford wins with the latest Mustang but the Challenger ain't bad, even if it's too tall for its width when viewed from behind.

914Driver wrote: Are they regurgitating the Mustang, Charger and Camaros because they can't come up with anything? Is creativity dead?

They're just following the money (and safety regs).

Kill it! Kill it now!

Lesley wrote: Looks like a character from "Cars".

That's exactly what I was thinking, "The King" from the first Cars.

But I kinda like the black one...

I like it.

Works for me. It's not like they're going to magically resurrect anything like the original.

stanger_missle wrote: Looks less goofy when the headlights are body color:

All i can think of when I see that is-