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I bet some of you saw the brand new 1964 1/2 Mustang you can buy with improved safety. I've researched retro-styled cars but all of them either look like the 20s/30s or late 50s to 60s. My favorite vintage era of car styling is more like the 1938-1950 model years (for European makes up to the mid/late 50s as most of them were behind due to WWII's effect on Europe).
I think a real vintage car would be a pain to own and maintain, so a new but retro-looking one is a much better option. Maybe this era is pretty unpopular as I found nothing new that looks like that except for the new VW Beetle (not sure if the 2015 Beetle Classic is offered in the EU).
So do you know any low key manufacturer that makes cars that look like they came from the 1940s? Alternatively do you know any styling or tuning ideas on how to make a modern car look vintage? I think there is no such scene yet? I think the Peugeot 307 has similar (bulbous) proportions like some cars in the 40s and some 40s look tuning would work probably. Maybe tweaking the interior would be a nice start with some vintage-styled upholstery bits from vinyl or velour? Any ideas would be welcome!
Last edited by michaelbg; 06-12-2016 at 05:11 PM..
about the only vehicles that have 40s type styling would be the chevy SSR and HHR. the PT cruiser is close, but it is linked to the late 30s, and the prowler is linked to the early 30s.
the only other thing you can do is build yourself a street rod based on a 40s vehicle.
IMO, if you had the money to buy a new or newer "retro" vehicle designed to look like a car from the 40's, you would be able to find the exact model vintage car you like the style of and have that put on a modern chassis that has been rebuilt so the only vintage parts left are some of the body or find one already street roded out on a modern chassis with modern comforts.
A vintage car doesn't have to be all original! Perhaps to the "purist" but if you're not one of them would it matter that what is beyond the 40's sheet metal is a modern chassis and running gear!
you can take something like a 48 ford body, and put it on a modern chassis, say a late 90s crown vic or impala. you might have to alter the wheelbase somewhat, so measure very carefully.
and if crash protection is really what you are after, then adding a nice 10 point roll cage to the mix is also an idea.
It only takes money, but beyond the sheet metal, you can have a modern interior with things like seat belts, seating, collapsible steering column, safety glass all around and even airbags could be fitted into a softer dash.
Combine that with a modern day chassis with all the modern day safety equipment such as ABS, oversized disc brakes all around and other equipment that came from the donor and I think you'd have a pretty cool "retro" ride that can actually be called a 194? something and be reliable a safe as well. Dang! I think I need to save a few bucks!
I bet some of you saw the brand new 1964 1/2 Mustang you can buy with improved safety. I've researched retro-styled cars but all of them either look like the 20s/30s or late 50s to 60s. My favorite vintage era of car styling is more like the 1938-1950 model years (for European makes up to the mid/late 50s as most of them were behind due to WWII's effect on Europe).
I think a real vintage car would be a pain to own and maintain, so a new but retro-looking one is a much better option. Maybe this era is pretty unpopular as I found nothing new that looks like that except for the new VW Beetle (not sure if the 2015 Beetle Classic is offered in the EU).
So do you know any low key manufacturer that makes cars that look like they came from the 1940s? Alternatively do you know any styling or tuning ideas on how to make a modern car look vintage? I think there is no such scene yet? I think the Peugeot 307 has similar (bulbous) proportions like some cars in the 40s and some 40s look tuning would work probably. Maybe tweaking the interior would be a nice start with some vintage-styled upholstery bits from vinyl or velour? Any ideas would be welcome!
I had not heard of that. Link? Pics?
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