A recent essay in GQ came down hard on retros in general, and the PT Cruiser in particular. Personally, I love'em, especially the "new" T-bird. Takes me back tot he days when I was young and foolish.

I'd like to see a modern version of the outrageous 1959 Caddy, or the lovely 1953 Studebaker Sport Coupe.

Other opinions?

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My view is this: supposed "remakes" of classics (cough *BMW mini* cough) should not be allowed. Everyone knows this is better than this.

(Yes, that picture makes my paint look dull. This makes it look a lot better.)

/mini fandom

I think the new T-Birds are horrendous. They traded personality for aerodynamics and it looks awful. The new Mustangs have done a much better job of incorporating a retro look. The PT cruiser isn't bad. Chrysler seems to have a decent handle on the idea, as the Crossfire and Challenger have a bit of a nice retro vibe to 'em.

Your right. Its hideous.


Old mini does indeed look better than the new bmw version. But saying that, i wouldnt mind driving either!

I'm not a fan.

Modern remakes of classic cars are a horrible shadow of the thing that we regard as great.



This isn't so bad, though.

Thats because thats not just a shadow or an imitation, its the same goddamn car.

Err...what?
They're different in size for a start.

The only modern remake of old cars that hasn't been a huge failure is the Mustang. Granted I don't like it but its a lot better than the shit some other companies are putting out.

This ones pretty good, not production though;



http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g10/sean_c223/HoldenEfijyConcept3.jpg

I like the real deal more however.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/2416000-2416999/2416491_609_full.jpg

Oh yeah...