Retro-Resurrection : culture|garage

As the new guy here, I thought it appropriate to find out a little about the readership here at Culture Garage. As you will find out, the American musclecar is on its way back, in a big way. Ford has the Mustang, Chevy the upcoming Ausmaro, or rather, CAMaro, and Dodge has the bigger, better Challenger. Heck, even the GTO is trying to play along, or, rather, has tried to play along. (I’m not even going to entertain the notion of a moredoor as a musclecar, hence the lack of the Dodge Charger.)

So, in trying to find out a little more about you, the reader, I ask: What musclecar would you love to see resurrected in a modern form?

Personally, I’d like to see a modern interpretation of the ‘66-’67 Fairlane roll out of Dearborn, a little bit of midsize muscle to compliment the pony cars, and offer increased utility as a result, WITHOUT the use of any four-door blasphemy.

So what’s your pick?

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12 Responses to “Retro-Resurrection”

Chris Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

70’s Chevelle. I don’t know if this count’s as a muscle car, but a GNX would be pretty sweet too.
Jeff Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 11:18 pm

A few years ago, I would have said the Charger. While I do like the new version, I’m not sure if I’d really call that one a faithful representation of the original. I think a big part in that is the failure to represent the iconic grille.

I’m not sure if it counts as a muscle car (at least not American muscle), but I’d love to see a faithful modernization of the old C10 skylines, or see the recent conceptualizations of the BMW 2002s come to life.
Pat Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 11:46 pm

The old Cougars were cool, unlike the new Cougars…

I would also resurrect a ‘66 Hemi Belvidere for a modern sleeper car.
Ryan Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 12:16 am

I’m disappointed with the Camaro. The 1968 RS/SS is sex on wheels, and I wish they had pursued that styling and proportions on the new model.

I have to say though, if the price of the Hemi-powered Challenger comes down a bit, I might have to trade in.
Pat Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 12:25 am

I think the modern cars can never be as cool as the old ones due to all the safety regulations, etc.

(Not that those are a bad thing…)
Scooter Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 6:14 am

Damn, Jim.
Nice job - especially since my first two cars (besides the family truckster) were a pair of 66 Fairlanes. My mother also had one she bought new in 66.
One of mine was the XL model with “bucket” seats and the console shifter (C4 auto). I took the money I recieved from HS graduation and built a fairly quick 289 for it and not long after that learned that I should’ve spent the money on brakes. I had a very close call late one evening with 100+ mph speeds and 4-wheel drum brakes and 20+ year-old rusty brakelines.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane this morning.
Jason Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 8:47 am

Personally, nothing in the world says “Muscle” to me like a Hemi ‘Cuda… If Chrysler brought back that I would sell my kids to get one
nate Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 9:31 am

GM intermediate simmilar to Tempest/GTO, Chevelle/SS, Buick skylark/GS/GSX as a true afordable performance RWD package. and not just a badgeing option. A GNX would also fit the bill and if that is coming back I’d like to see the GMC Syclone and Typhoon come back. GM tried with the Silverado SS but it wasn’t the same.
Chet Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

‘Cuda FTMFW!
Rob D Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

I love the Cuda because of my Dad’s 67 Formula S. It was fun in it’s prime and I wish I would have given it some love. However I’m going to say the Nova (I have always love the 66 Nova SS. Although I don’t know if I care to see another abortion of a classic car in modern times.
Greg Abbott Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

In the spirit of the Ford Fairlane nomination, I’d go for a modern version of the 1967 Dodge Coronet. My mom’s old car, she drove it for 10 years.
ethan Says:
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:30 pm

how about a small 2wd pickup with a small bed that can’t tow anything and a retractable hardtop….oh, wait. nevermind.