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Sept 26, 2013 8:42:43 GMT
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This company : equus-automotive.com/ has taken a dip into the muscle car archives and is build a modern muscle car with some very classic styling. Clearly a very heavy nod to the Mustang fastback (both in name and looks), it isn't a replica or a recreation though as it has styling cues from other muscle cars of similar vintage. 6.2litre supercharged Chevy V8 provides 640bhp apparently and a 0-60 in 3.4-ish seconds. Also 200mph as a top speed is claimed, but I don't see how that works out with the aerodynamics, maybe it is achievable but I'd suggest it wasn't particularly stable at that speed. Anyway, pictures > 1,000 words etc. (if these work)     Yours for a mere $250,000 Some more info here : www.motorauthority.com/news/1087175_equus-bass-770-muscle-car-chimera |
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Sept 26, 2013 8:57:54 GMT
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If I had that much to spend on a car, I definitely would.
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Copey
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Sept 26, 2013 10:06:06 GMT
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Really like that, the one thing I would do differently is the middle portion of the grill, it would look much better removed and the mesh going all the way across the front
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Sept 26, 2013 10:39:31 GMT
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What I like about this (as opposed to my usual dislike of replicas and things) is that it isn't a point for point remake of an old design, it is clearly VERY inspired by, but is also suitably updated styling wise.
I'd agree on the grill though, going all the way across would be better... I wonder if it is an option, these are very low production number cars so I'm guessing every spec will be pretty unique when they start selling.
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Sept 26, 2013 11:10:06 GMT
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Grill reminds me quite a bit of the early dodge coronet, I like the thing as a whole though. Classic styling done right.
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Sept 26, 2013 11:36:51 GMT
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i like it, and i like the grill, definately thought dodge/chrysler when i saw it!
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1967/8 Isuzu Bellett
1969 Isuzu Florian Deluxe
Never buy a car you cant push...
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Bioshock
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It aint hip to be square.
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Sept 26, 2013 12:01:21 GMT
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I like that a lot. 250k Dollars though..There would be an awful lot of cars higher up my wish list  |
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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Sept 26, 2013 12:11:17 GMT
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+1 on the grill (i thought it was camaro front till i saw the horse  ) |
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Sept 26, 2013 12:46:27 GMT
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Okay I'm sold. I'd like to collect it from their Manhattan dealership and drive it as quickly as possible to my San Francisco penthouse.    I love the grille, they have to do something different. I tend not to sexualise objects but that's as close to 'car porn' as it gets for me. |
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gt350
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Sept 26, 2013 12:46:41 GMT
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cool car
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edwell
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Sept 26, 2013 12:48:30 GMT
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Looks very nicely put together as well judging from the pics on the website. The chrome glass surrounds make it for me. The name is a bit silly though, it would always bring this to mind
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qwerty
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Sept 26, 2013 17:21:22 GMT
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Yeah I like that a lot! It's like the pro touring movement but taken to a whole new level!
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Sept 26, 2013 17:44:09 GMT
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Interesting car. I like that it is a bespoke design using modern technology, but I'm not entirely sure on its styling. It looks to me as a bodykitted Ford Mustang where it is clearly more cleverly designed and build than a restomodded 'Stang. If it looked like this:  I would be all over it. Price is also a bit steep. |
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Amazosan
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The Stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' dealin' son of a gun!
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Sept 26, 2013 18:18:40 GMT
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Looks very nicely put together as well judging from the pics on the website. The chrome glass surrounds make it for me. The name is a bit silly though, it would always bring this to mind I first though this when I heard the name last year. Come on, Equus, and rescue me... |
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fred
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WTF has happened to all the Vennies?
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Sept 26, 2013 19:58:38 GMT
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I like the take as many comments said
I shalt wait till Camelot decide my ticket is a winner
till then I shall lurk and dream cunning plans to own one
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Sept 26, 2013 22:02:34 GMT
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The name is a bit silly though, it would always bring this to mind Look at the lettering on the back though, it couldn't be any closer to reading BOSS if they tried. I'm not sure what I think about it. It's so close to being a Mustang; look at that side profile, it's the absolute spitting image. But the front end doesn't sit right for me; like ettorebugatti said, it looks a bit like a Mustang kit. The front end is really modern Challenger and it kind of looks a bit stuck together. But then I think the profile and pretty much all of it except the front looks better than the current Mustang, so... erm, I guess you're getting something that looks nearly as good as a Mustang with awesome modern performance. And this is just a personal thing but I HATE Eleanor-alike bumper cut-out and front spot lights on Mustangs, this, anything. It's like a massive pair of buck teeth. So yeah, if I had 250 grand I probably wouldn't, but I dunno if you could make an original Mustang this awesome for that much money so I might. |
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1989 Peugeot 205. You know, the one that was parked in a ditch on the campsite at RRG'17... the glass is always full. but the ratio of air to water may vary. |
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