Retro Camaro future??

[12bolt]

Now you're really Talking! Retro Nova! So far extinct the thought never crossed my mind. it will probably never cross the Generals Desk either.

[WILMASBOYL78]

How about a retro-Nova?

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I'M IN!!!!!

wilma

[bilede]

Don't worry guys, I am sure GM is on the phone now with toyota trying to work out the details for that new nova.. GM seems to think that retro won't hold up.. from what i am seeing on the streets the mustang is here to stay and gm will have its principals of not going back to good ideas.

[Canucklehead]

I would'nt want GM to retro anything. Most likly they would screw it up so bad that it would ruin the name forever!!

[Donutblue]

I've got to agree with Keith, if you provide a model for every "pocket" in mind your going to sell more of your product. For comparison the Dodge Ram truck started out with the "big trucker" image which really was a success for their marketing department. Then they introduced the 365 HP Hemi, Mopar fans went nuts over that, next will be the retro 425 HP Hemi. Marketing ploy at it's best, much like computers - always more toys and upgrades. A retro Camaro or rear wheel drive Impala with a reasonable price tag would bring many into the GM market again, with a chance to keep them with upgrades over the years. --- Then again, how about some of the dealers jumping on the band wagon and providing aftermarket muscle.

[jg95z28]

After the previous debacle with the english to spanish translation of "No Va" I seriously doubt GM will ever make that mistake again.

While GM has cancelled "Zeta", they have not cancelled RWD cars in favor of SUVs and trucks. (Bob Lutz confirmed this himself on his web blog.)

Also, a well known GM insider and F-body enthusiast has said on several messageboards at several times that a new Camaro would not be "retro".

No idea of when, but Camaro will return... someday.

[Keith Tedford]

The Impala is about Chevelle size. How expensive would it be to reskin the car with a retro Chevelle look. A model change is due anyway. The floor pan would need to be modified for the drivetrain and you could even keep the independent rear suspension. Turn the engine to a fore-aft setup and you have it using most of what you already have. It's not like a whole new car would have to be developed.

[firstgenaddict]

Maybe GM will stick to their principles but it's hard to save your face and your ass at the same time so why don't they build what the people want? RETRO 69 Camaro's.
The Mustang is awesome and I can't stand FORDS.

[Chevy454]

Anyone see the interview in MCE with retired GM stylist Ron Hill? Near the end of the interview, they brought up the fact that Ford is going HARD after the retro segment, and being successful, and they inquired what his thoughts were. Mr. Hill said that he felt it was a mistake on Ford's part, and that he not only agrees with GM's current anti-retro approach but "applauds" it. He felt that Ford's retro cars apply only to a niche market, and that there is no way to follow them up once they've run their course.

Well, I disagree with Mr. Hill...while it might be a niche market, it's a fair sized and growing niche, and GM is losing it's @ss in that department...my thinking is that those niche cars drive the sales of it's more *mundane* cars. But what do I know...

[budnate]

I agree with you Rob...problem is there a bunch of Mr Hills walking around patting each other on the back and telling them what great job they are doing over there at GM...truly sad his brain is so small,and how he could make a stupid statement like that...no way to follow up??? uh maybe add more power, restyle etc... what a goon!!! thats why they have people drawing things and testing the market once in awhile to see what people think..maybe even build a mule and let it be seen...have they totally lost there minds and have no clue how to build a car anymore????