Don't misunderstand - I'm not suggesting for a minute that it couldn't have looked better. I liked the brawny look of the vintage goats. I just don't believe that it achieved legendary status by virtue of its looks. I'm disturbed that there are so many who feel that looks are as important as performance. This, I believe, is a phenomenon that developed when performance was flushed down the toilet due to emission rules, mileage standards, etc, etc, etc. If you can't get a fast car, at least get a car that looks fast. Recall that in the late 50's and early 60's, virtually ALL cars looked fast (the '59/'60 Impala/Belair/Biscayne looked like they could fly!). In terms of looking fast, the GTO was not a standout in its time. Fast forward 40 years. A brawny car would look nice, but it wouldn't blend in like the original goat did in the 60's. On a more personal level, I'm 40 years older, so I'm not interested in standing out. I'd be content being the only one who knows what I'm driving. But make no mistake about it -- this car is definitely turning some heads (much to my surprise).
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