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Sorry, Chaz, I edited my post for clarity. I was talking about the three hashmarks ahead of the rear wheel. Yes, cowl induction hoods were functional... but there were so many SS/RS model hoods that just wore jewelery, I feel it is unfair to single out the new car's mail slot. It's just a little calling card that you're looking at a V8 car.

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At local Ford dealer: beautiful dark blue '10 Mustang Pony with black leather and stripe delete. Those polished 18" rims really set it off. Too bad it had an autotragic transmission (although a recent car mag test says the V6 manual transmission is horrible). Two white Transit Connects, cool little spunks. Supreme 2010 red Taurus SEL with "SOLD" tag on the dash. Dodge dealer: hot, black metallic '10 Challenger SE with Rallye Pack. Those retro black and machined-face rims and the chrome "fuel" door really set this thing off nicely. '10 Challenger SRT, again in black metallic. Also, a '10 Charger SXT... no visible changes. I guess the reskin was pushed back? "My" old BG dealer: nothing. Nada, except one '09 Sonoma Red Sierra Denali ($51k!) a few commercial trucks and some 25 and 3500 HD Sierras. Cardboard display extolling the virtues of the 2010 Terrain inside the showroom, but no vehicle. All Pontiacs sold, no Buicks on the lot. Sad. Chevy dealer: Same as last time, a bunch of 2010 Malibus and Traverses, but not much else. No Camaros, no Equinoxes, no Colorados, 2 Cobalts. How is it that little whistlefart Chrysler and lucky, smart Ford are getting plenty of 2010s on the lots and GM lots are still barren? Something's up. EDIT: forgot to mention a triple red '84 Olds Delta 88 coupe in pristine shape, rolling down the street in fine style.

The three indentations weren't functional on the '69... and non-functional, sporty hood trim is traditional. This is just bitching for bitching's sake.

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No surprise coming from Chazman. I'd be willing to bet the Challenger and Mustang both have "claustrophobic" interiors as well. The Dodge has a very similar greenhouse to the Camaro, and the Mustang also has giant sail panels with tiny quarter glasses. That said, I love all 3 modern-day pony cars, and would be proud to drive any of them, from a V6 Dodge automatic to a Camaro SS 6-speed manual. How much does a new M3 weigh? How much does it cost? How quick is it in the 1/4 mile?

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Dude should have little lights behind his bugshield, so the bulldog glows devilish red at night out there on the lonely highway. That would surely make Peterbilts get over and let him pass.

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Breathtaking scenery, z. Thanks for linking these. You talked about moving out there a while back, didn't you? It certainly would pull me. I can see you, out there, driving a Wrangler and having a blast.

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Girl Scout

Nos, that is just fantastic! As for your emblem, I'd use the Stingray emblem off the Centennial Corvette concept. RJ very nice, you always capture retro very well, and I like your use of art & colour.

That Rabbit is sitting kind of low, like it's nibbling the grass.:AH-HA_wink:

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I can't see the pictures. I still remember seeing my first 1978 Monte Carlo, a light blue Landau, at the Chevy dealership in Chestertown, MD. They were so small and different and shocking after the giant '77s. Looking at the single rectangular headlights (legal in Europe long before here) I remember thinking "Opel", and it was cool seeing a kinship with Euro GM cars. It was a Brave New World. Looking back now... how quaint. I was 13 years old.

It's amazing now, to us in 2009, how much artistry was put into the design of even the most everyday cars back then. She's a knockout, BP.

It would have a bed if you bought it. Your barn.

Some vurry nice pics so far!

Agreed about the orientation idiosyncrasies, mustang. I am for the time being (not unhappily so far) in a FWD small car for the winter. But I prefer the ability to steer with the throttle as you can do in a RWD vehicle over a complete loss of steering and therefore directional control you get when trying to negotiate a turn that requires use of throttle in snow in a FWD vehicle.

Yeah, the place I go to with lunch crew on most Fridays, the girl always comps our drinks, so we take good care of her.

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Have a happy 44th, Chris!