Ford USA For 2005

[Bush Tucker Man]

Has anybody else seen the gorgeous newly redesigned Mustang for next year.
This is a total homage to the '60's with a similar profile to the 'Pony-Car' that McQueen drove in 'Bullitt' ('69 GT390)
Only criticism is the windows between the 'B' & 'C' pillars, they don't suit it at all.
Expected starting price in the States -$20,000!!!
Bet we don't see it in the main dealers as the 'new Capri'


There's also a Cobra concept being shown, this is equally nice. Sadly probably not available with a monster 427ci V8


http://www.ford.com/en/vehicles/autoShows/default.htm?source=rt&referrer=specialtyVehicles_performanceVehicles



Then there's the Holden Monaro that Vauxhall might be bringing in as the new Calibra.
5.7 Corvette V8 & roughly the size of a Mondeo, even Clarkson loved it on 'Top Gear'  a couple of weeks ago.
Sorry can't find it on the TG website


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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,3603092%5E13232,00.html

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=12001

[Moose]

I agree Rich, the Mustang looks superb.

I have not seen the inside, I hope it's as good as the outside, not the usual America love of hard tan plastic and fake wood

[Bush Tucker Man]

No, Chris the inside looks good for a Yank. It was featured in this months(?)  'Top Gear' magazine.

Starts at $20,000 across the Pond (about £11,500!!!!), but that's for a V6 version.
Gotta have a V8!!

There's also a new Pontiac GTO in production (a 'Yankee-fied' Holden Monaro)

Bauer-Millett in Manchester are going to be importing them, so it seems. Some interior photos on their site.

http://www.bauer-millett.com/

Let me know what you think?

Like the look of the SSR pick-up on the 'New 4x4' page. I could go for that. Plus a couple of T-Birds :)

[Bush Tucker Man]

Also look here Chris;
http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/detroit_2004/08/

[Moose]

Yes your right , the inside isn't half bad.

I see what you mean about the b/c pillar, but hey, it's still the best looking yank since the last proper pony car ( Cobra aside)

[Bush Tucker Man]

All we need now is for General Motors to bring out a 'retro' Dodge Charger R/T (based on the 1969 model) :D

[Moose]

I wonder if they did, could you get it in Orange with a optional confederate flag on the roof  :lol:

The General was a Charger  wasn't it  ?

[Bush Tucker Man]

I didn't like to mention that particular fact Chris, as people (like Andy) know I'd metaphorically 'kill' for a Charger :D

Yes 'General Lee' was a 1969 Charger, painted in 'Hugger Orange'

The stunt cars were whatever they could get hold of, but the chase cars were all R/T models (440ci =7210cc)
A proper sized V8 :D

The '69 Charger was also the assassins car in 'Bullitt'.

[Moose]

I allways fancied ( still do) having a blast in a motor like the General Lee, on dirt tracks. I bet it is a total handful, fun though :D  

Arse happy me thinks  :D

[Bush Tucker Man]

They're a 'big old barge' Chris, about the size of a Granada estate.
Still very quick for the age - if you're lucky enough to get one with a 440 'Magnum', or (even rarer) a 426 'Hemi'

Rough figures were
0-60mph = 6sec* (auto & leaf sprung rear, axle-tramp' is a problem
Standing quarter = 13.5sec*
Approx top speed = 135 - 150mph (dependant on engine spec & final drive fitted)
Torque = 480Ib/ft (440 'Magnum')
BHP= 375 (SAE)

Weight  & * =  about the same as Porsche 928

The 'Cars Of The Stars' museum in Keswick (Lake District) have a genuine Warner Brothers car on display

www.carsofthestars.com