Comments on: New Plymouth Road Runner Rendered

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:54:06 +0000

Ha, that would be interesting indeed. I do think nostalgic/retro vehicles really have a powerful pull. If it would be a draw for the youth market though? We definitely know that it proves to be just that in some instances (witness the new Camaro).

By: Brian DR1665

Brian DR1665 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:30:52 +0000

Stuff like this would be neat and I think the sort of product that nostalgic American consumers would want to buy. Hell, I think a lot of people worldwide would be interested in picking up a modern take on a classic muscle car. Just the other day I was thinking it might be cool if Ford re-did the Maverick. How weird is that?

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:23:19 +0000

I agree it’s always good to dream. The Challenger seemed a far off prospect for production too just a few years ago. It’s too bad though that some smaller auto-companies couldn’t emerge by buying these historic brand names from Chrysler (and GM). Being just one company, they could have focused management and really produce a good product. In the past, each brand was like a seperate company. With everything in the industry consolidating so much, there really could be room for some more focused companies producing unique product. In order to be viable, they’d have to be priced higher then expected but I think they’d still find a big enough market.

By: austin

austin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:21:29 +0000

Tony, without a doubt the coolest muscle car ever designed and outfitted with an engine that made that car run superfast. Roadrunners were outfitted with a 440 V-8 that left most vehicles choking on burnt rubber and exhaust. I like the new design concept, and grudgingly admit that you are probably right in writing that the Plymouth brand-name will never see its rebirth, but its nice to dream, and say what if.