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Elhigh
03/07/09

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It's a Cylon Raider. All that's missing is the eyebar.
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junkman
03/06/09

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This car was designed by Wayne Cherry, retired head of GM design. He was also responsible for the awesome Cadillac Sixteen concept car of a few years back, whose engine is pictured above thanks to star commenter Jo Schmo.
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Mad_Science
03/06/09

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Really?

I'm surprised this is getting so much love.

The wheels are too big and the brownish-gold doesn't do them any favors.

The brake vent things are dumb.

The chrome gills look like a cheap afterthought.

The interior has some things going for it, but the overly glossed hard surfaces have a theme-park-ride look and feel to them.

I've got no problem with the idea of a modern hot rod, but the execution on this leaves me cold.
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vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in
03/06/09

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forget this thing. I want more info on the "yellow shopping cart with a wing" in the background
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Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
03/06/09

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It's just not evil enough. Maybe if I saw it in person, I dunno. How about a modern streamliner Caddy?

Sure, it's got enough bark to match its bite now (unlike that OTHER concept roadster...)

Anyways though, I GUESS this thing DOES successfully integrate modern caddy bits while still looking natural... but Volvo's Hotrod was cooler and this thing just ain't sinister enough.
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TR3-A
03/06/09

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Just a thought. With the articles on the "oldies" and this new "production hot rod," I was just thinking how almost ALL hot rod designs pay homage, directly or indirectly, to the cars of the 20s and 30s and the hot rodders who chopped them up and made them fast and beautiful. Sure there are plenty of great rods from different years (the "fat boy" designs made from the cars of the early 50s are some of my favorites) but this classic roadster design never fails to please. Let us give thanks and honor those who went before and set the standard. Oh, we are pleased, yes.
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krismry
03/06/09

@TR3-A: Well said. The brilliant designs of the 1920s and 30s were some of the finest art works of the century in any medium, and the fast car acolytes and mechanics who modified and refined them were craftsmen beyond compare.
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TR3-A
03/06/09

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This is so much hotter than the Prowler. Is that a Northstar engine? Even with 400 hp, a magnificent piece. And the styling is simple, understated, yet dramatic. I love it. But wait... is that shifter attached to an automatic? DON'T MESS WITH ME MAN!!!
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MushyHeirloom
03/06/09

@TR3-A: In classic GM fashion, it's a 4L65-E, or so says the paper about it. Maybe this really is the new SSR.
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engineerd
03/06/09

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I never understand the timing of such things.

The '94-'96 Chevrolet Impala SS came along, then 10 years later Ford goes, "Oh yeah, we should do the Marauder."

The Prowler came along, then 10 years later GM goes, "Oh yeah, we should do this."

I like it. This is what the Prowler should have been. The timing is just odd.
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
03/06/09

@engineerd thinks cannoli is deserving of a star: The answer is simple: They're retarded.
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Syrax
03/06/09

@engineerd thinks cannoli is deserving of a star: The Marauder is great, isn't? Those dragon pipes, the 18's...

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engineerd
03/06/09

@Syrax, star dealer: I saw a Marauder on my way to work the other day. I love that car. Just awesome. And it proves what Ford could do if they let their engineers loose every now and then.
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FightingChance
03/06/09

@engineerd thinks cannoli is deserving of a star: Hopefully their engineers can do a little better than make a V8 RWD car slower to 60 than a V6 Camry.
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Syrax
03/06/09

@FightingChance: Is not about being fast, is about being cool. And THAT, that is cool. Let's see how a V6 Camry stack up against this:
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skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube
03/07/09

@Syrax, star dealer: um...

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Syrax
03/07/09

@skulldriveshaft: okay, I was talking about the sound, there was better burnouts, but that one sounds better.
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G-Ram
03/06/09

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Dear Kaz,

Please put this in GT5. It deserves to be driven around the Ring.

Thank you.
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elwood
03/06/09

@G-Ram: Probably wouldn't make it around nearly as quick as you'd think it would.
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G-Ram
03/06/09

@elwood: I'm sorry, I fail to be able to read your comment without thinking you are being a dick. Why does everything have to be about speed? As a matter of fact, I don't think it would best 10 minutes. It just looks like it would handle well and be a blast to drive... isn't that enough to ask for?
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thunder; now eta-powered
03/07/09

@G-Ram: It would be a blast to drive around the 'Ring, and that would be enough for most people.
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
03/06/09

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A "Prowler-destroying menace?"

That could also describe a 4-banger Camry.
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smalleyxb122
03/06/09

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A (modern) Cadillac of which I like the styling? Surely hell hath frozen.

I'm not keen on the brake vents, and it could use a real windscreen, but otherwise, bravo!
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Jo Schmo
03/06/09

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Interesting brake vents but they seem unnecessary and, well ugly on this. And you guys are not thinking outside of the proverbial Cadillac box at all. Here try this on:

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Syrax
03/06/09

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Volvo did it better. 205mph better.

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MushyHeirloom
03/06/09

@Syrax, star dealer: I'll be taking that now, thank you. A Volvo I didn't know existed? Especially a gorgeous one? Yes please!
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elwood
03/06/09

@Syrax, star dealer: Yeah, the Volvo did end ujp being way cooler. This thing is just kind of ugly and awkward.
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Tony87
03/07/09

@elwood: Oh come on! That's BS and you know it...
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Mojonaut
03/07/09

Yes, I was going to bring the Volvo up too... However, while that Volvo is nice... this one is nicer...

[www.seriouswheels.com]
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Syrax
03/07/09

@Mojonaut: fitted luggage? a new meme?
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
03/06/09

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Aside from being a blatant Plymouth rip-off, wasn't the Prowler a thing created in the death-throws of the Plymouth brand? I know this is just a SEMA-focused custom car, but nonetheless, makes you think..
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.357
03/06/09

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It looks really crazy. But they shouldn't have given it a chrome grill.
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