I'm an equal opportunity car guy, straight line, corners, foreign, domestic, mustang, camaro, whatever. As long as it's got something going for it... Anyway, so far (haven't seen one in person), I think the retro camaro is ugly, and the new mopar is pretty hot looking.

The mustang looks/ed pretty good as far as retro goes, but I've already gotten really, really bored with it's design. Too many of them around.

The new Charger is butt-ass ugly.

Maybe so...but I thought we were discussing the Challenger and the Camaro, both yet to be in showrooms...

I think the best looking modern 'retro' car was the one that started it all - the Mazda Miata. Second best would have to be the new Mustang.

'Retro' is the in thing these days - look at this list of retro cars that were produced recently:
- VW New Beetle
- Audi TT
- Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Mini Cooper
- Honda S2000
- Toyota FJ Cruiser
- Pontiac GTO (Yes - it is retro - not in name alone - consider how much the original GTO looked like a plain family sedan...)
- Plymouth Prowler
- Chevy HHR
- Chevy SSR
- Ford Mustang
- Dodge Magnum / Charger & Chrysler 300
- Porsche Boxster
- BMW Z8
- Dodge Challenger (coming soon)
- Chevy Camaro (coming soon)

In one way or another, all of the cars above are retro. Some are 'flash in the pan' cars, while others are longer-lasting.

I think what the automakers are doing is capitalizing on the 'dreams of youth' mentality - today's buyers like these cars since they harken back to their simpler days of youth. My dad had a 'Cuda, and I wouldn't mind a modern interpretation of the car. As long as it has a Hemi in it! :D

-Z-man.

The 425 hp 6.1L Hemi (SRT8 models) is quite a motor, and sounds great. I can't wait to drive one in the Challenger. Wish they offered it in a lighter-weight car.

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