Does 'RETRO' rule with 'Halo' cars?

Retro rules. Almost all the recent halo cars have been updated versions of classics. Solstice is an exception.

Almost invariably, designers reach back to the single decade that's a touchstone for today's wealthy boomers — the 1960s. BMW's Mini, the latest version of Mustang and, if they are built, Camaro and Challenger all fit the mold.

"Every good halo car has its roots in the '60s," says Ford's Mays. It's not just looks, he says, but rather being born of "rebellious times" with bold styling.

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woood - 6/24/2006 5:00:22 AM

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Nice Trans Am/Firebird t-top. But GM and Ford still has to think of the volume models sold at a profit in order to survive. These Halo cars are niche vehicles and needless to say are not volume sellers. This is a good concept though but it might be one too many pretty soon when Camaro and Challenger are produced.

chewy - 6/24/2006 11:06:04 PM

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I am not sure, I think this has only happened for American companies. Example: here is Audi's upcoming halo car.


Lexus will also make a completely new halo car.

phantom330 - 6/26/2006 5:35:02 PM

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I completely agree BCK. We need to look forward instead of copying old designs. While I think the retros are cool, we need some fresh new designs.