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Americas thirst for vehicles of significance continues unabated. Long tired of copycat, cookie cutter, uninspiring models, consumers are demanding and receiving  vehicles that are, quite frankly, retro. Yes, Americas automakers are reaching back in time to create a bunch of models based on well-liked models from yesteryear. Lets take a look at the Massive three automakers and their existing crop of retro cars as nicely as future models soon to be released.

Defined, retro automobiles are vehicles that take their styling cues from vehicles built a generation or two ago. No, these vehicles arent carbon copies of earlier models, rather each and every retro automobile borrows a lot of their look from earlier models.

Though American automakers dominate the retro market, the Volkswagen New Beetle was 1 of the 1st cars to reach back as it went forward. Based on the VW Golf platform, the circular shaped New Beetle hearkens back to the flower child era with its present rendition of the peoples auto. Thankfully, VW had the presence of mind to contain its famed flower holder in with the dash, to evoke memory of the earlier model.

Ford pushed the retro marketplace forward with its introduction of the Thunderbird in 2002. Borrowing heavily from early sixties era TBirds, the car has had mixed results as Ford sold a extremely limited number of the model for a few years and then discontinued it after the 2005 model year, citing poor sales. In 2004, Ford introduced a retro version of the Mustang, based on the 67 Mustang fastback. As opposed to the TBird, the Mustang has been a enormous success and Ford can barely maintain up with production. No word if a retro Pinto is being planned by FoMoCo.

Chrysler got in the retro craze with its introduction of the 2000 PT Cruiser. Based on 1950s era panel vans, the PT Cruiser sits on the now defunct Neon platform, but sales have been strong for Chrysler. The Dodge Challenger, another Chrysler item, is the car many are waiting to see if and when it debuts as an 09 model. Borrowing cues from the 71 model is component of the enjoyable of this vehicle: a hemi engine coupled with a great interior will certainly aid move sales. For the record, the current Dodge Charger isnt retro it has four doors  but I am mentioning it since it is one particular cool vehicle!

Chevrolet went retro with the SSR, a truck based on 1950s era choose ups. Word has it that the slow promoting SSR hey, $42K for THAT point  is on its final legs. Fortunately, the HHR [Heritage High Roof] will maintain Chevy in the retro enterprise as this new for 2006 model takes its styling cues from the 49 Suburban. Some would say the PT Cruiser!

Are we likely to see a lot more retro cars in the future? Perhaps, but possibly not a Caddy replete with fins or a Chevy Vega. Americas really like with old models is powerful, but selective, and the automakers should be particular that consumers truly want a distinct retro automobile just before placing it into production. Oh, by the way, the 09 Chevy Camaro concept is one particular hot looking car! here