We all know the Mustang is a hot car right now. Sales are way up and interest in the iconic pony is at near record highs. Seems much of the recent success is due to Ford borrowing styling cues from Mustangs past. But how much/often should Ford dip into history? The previous generation Mach 1 borrowed stripes, wheel pattern, seat covering, and a hood scoop. The new GT500 offers the borrowed twin racing stripes. The soon to debut Boss 302 is also borrowing stripes, hood scoop, and it seems rear window slats may be at least an option. Now take a look at this rendering (it's not Ford's) of the next Bullitt Mustang. What would your reaction be to this one if it were sitting in your dealer's showroom?
2) Yuck! I think the chrome trim goes in the opposite direction -- towards the bling/dub crowd.
3) It's nearly perfect! The _only_ thing missing is a black Dodge Charger in the rear view mirror.4) I want a pure modern interpretation -- just a clean design that hints at the old, but without any of the old retro stripes, scoops, wheels, etc., add-ons.
5) I trust your intuition, Ford... so whatever you decide. You've been hitting the perfect mix as of late... just keep doing what you've been doing and I'm sure I'll love it.Patrick