[seminole_kev]

I know that there are those that really hate "retro" cars, but I think ( when properly done) you can get the best of both worlds. Modern safety and performance with much better styling than the typical "aero blob" (which I think happens to also be what my body is trying to turn into as I get older).
So for those of you that do enjoy retro styling, or just have one particular car you'd love to see remade or "re-imagined", what would be some of the cars you'd like to see redone?
For me, the three that come immedietly to mind would be:
MGB-GT

60's Lincoln Continental (yes, make sure the suicide doors make it)

Jaguar Mk2 sedan (yes I know the S-type has been made, but I'd like a proper, X-type replacement that performs well. More a true, RWD 3-series competitor with an British interior.)

 

[axe]

/ducks for cover

 

[VAB5]

Re: Modern auto remakes you'd like to see. (seminole_kev)

Lincoln did a Continental Concept a few years ago, complete with Suicide Doors:

 

[54-46]

I want a return of the VW Thing.

 

[blk91gti]

 

[MidnightSpecial]

Alpine A110

 

[justanotherusername]

Re: (MidnightSpecial)

Opel GT

 

[EKaru]

E30 BMW M3

 

[jackboots]

Though I know VW would totally screw it up and put the engine up front.

 

[Jettaboy1884]

Re: (blk91gti)

Quote, originally posted by blk91gti »

My thoughts Exactly!
Just as the new Ford Mustang was designed after the original (and IMO they did a great job) I wish that VW designed the "IROC" after the original Scirocco, instead of making it a whole new blob...

 

[JTuhkanen]

Re: Modern auto remakes you'd like to see. (seminole_kev)

This one made me really miss boxy cars. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[DoubleNaught]

Re: Modern auto remakes you'd like to see. (seminole_kev)

5-speed Corolla AllTrac Wagon

 

[Meaney]

Re: Modern auto remakes you'd like to see. (DoubleNaught)

Three come to mind for me

Audi Turbo Coupe Quattro

Alfa Romeo GTV6

Triumph TR6

 

[G-rocco]

No Bangle 6-series coupe for me. Give me a low beltline, slender greenhouse pillars, and a more balanced appearance please http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[Electron Man]

Re: (Jettaboy1884)

Quote, originally posted by Jettaboy1884 »

My thoughts Exactly! Just as the new Ford Mustang was designed after the original (and IMO they did a great job) I wish that VW designed the "IROC" after the original Scirocco, instead of making it a whole new blob...

They had to make it a little bigger...so they'd have somewhere to conceal the extra weight.

 

[MontoyaF1]

Re: Modern auto remakes you'd like to see. (seminole_kev)

I'd like to see this Mk1 European Escort get built:

 

[nm+]

A real Z (not a ZX) - 350Z is more of a ZX remake with its "comforts."
Inline-6
More classic styling
very basic, somewhat harsh
light as hell
Never will happen, but I'd buy it along with a total of 3 other people.

 

[Matt D.]

 

[HASSELHOF]

Re: (Matt D.)

 

[VWVan]

Re: Modern auto remakes you'd like to see. (Meaney)

Quote, originally posted by Meaney »

Audi Turbo Coupe Quattro

Agreed.