Unlike the latest attempts at recreating the Trans Am, this actually doesn't look like a satirical caricature of the original.
I also like what they did with the interior; a little bit of color contrast goes a long way towards making an otherwise painfully bland interior a more interesting place to be. They can keep that shift knob, though.
This could have been executed a little better, but I'm glad someone had some fun with it. These images look fake for some reason, and the seats are also different in pics #1 and #9. I guess some of you have seen it in person, though. #dodgechallenger
I was around when the original was produced. Back in the days when NASCAR actually raced real cars. Like Pessimippopotamus, I wanted to not like this version but I do. Too bad Chrysler doesn't have the cajones to produce a car like this. #dodgechallenger
@Elhigh: Ah. Good old death induced whole sale. One of my friends got a 79' Trans Am for like a couple hundred like that. Or was it just $100, I don't remember. #dodgechallenger
Here's a flash: The government is not going to take away all your vehicles and force you to drive these.
I can't believe the haterade here. It's just fun---these cars were always for specialized tastes and you don't have to buy it, go near it, or even look at it. They are just playing with the styling to see what happens with the old Daytona get up.
We should be glad that someone is making amusing big boys instead of tweaking wee jellybeans. #dodgechallenger
@Novaload: Yes, I totally agree. However, you open yourself up for criticism when you immitate one of the most iconic car emblems of the past. #dodgechallenger
@Novaload: I agree. Lighten up. However, from the numbers on the hood, they must have swapped in an engine from an old International. Just had to say that. #dodgechallenger
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@Corvette_Thunder: You got the formula wrong, it's modified imports coupled with rugged muscle cars. Crossing the two will alienate the audience. #dodgechallenger
@skaycog: It'd definitely be a challenge to Heide that front end. For me, the body kit spoils the whole look of the car... not to mention the storied history of the Daytona. #dodgechallenger
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Unlike the latest attempts at recreating the Trans Am, this actually doesn't look like a satirical caricature of the original.
I also like what they did with the interior; a little bit of color contrast goes a long way towards making an otherwise painfully bland interior a more interesting place to be. They can keep that shift knob, though.
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I had $3500, but I also had out-of-state tuition. I've been kicking myself for 24 years. #dodgechallenger
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I can't believe the haterade here. It's just fun---these cars were always for specialized tastes and you don't have to buy it, go near it, or even look at it. They are just playing with the styling to see what happens with the old Daytona get up.
We should be glad that someone is making amusing big boys instead of tweaking wee jellybeans. #dodgechallenger
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Both very true. And sadly I'm not going to anything new.
Except for the rhyming scheme that I leave you, which has no value. #dodgechallenger
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@Pessimippopotamus:
Sadly
Boo hoo.
For you.
I can rhyme too.
Daytona, Daytona,
I'll never own ya.
But retro is fun.
Like this: #dodgechallenger
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That's a 'Bird nose. And they obviously didn't read the reason for the scoops over the front wheels were for tire clearance.
Fail. Nice try, but fail. #dodgechallenger
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*Puts on sadface. #dodgechallenger
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This is what I see when I look at this. BTW, I love wing cars. But this, ouch. #dodgechallenger
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Coincidence? I think not! #dodgechallenger
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Obnoxious Paint? Check
Ugly Body Kit? Check
Useless Interior dressing? Check
I think weve found our lead for Fast N Furious 5! #dodgechallenger
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