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#178964 11/04/09 04:58 PM
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On of my friend sent me this link so I thought I would share. Lingenfelter 455 T/A concept Photo Car and Driver - (305001)


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bhiggins3 #178966 11/04/09 05:52 PM
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Like to see that 455 wedged under the hood! I kinda like it....


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Looks pretty cool, front end height may be a little wide for my tastes.


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IMHO, it is a nice try, but I don't like it all that much. The front and rear ends look too bulky, the side lines are not crisp enough. Not a big fan of the interior either.

I know that is heresy around these parts.


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catalina #178977 11/04/09 11:03 PM
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The transition between the front upper and lower (valance) is a bit off as well....but as you say nice try!


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For the most part I like it. The front end looks a little short but, I could find a spot in my garage for it.


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I think with a little tweaking it could be made to look pretty nice. I'm thinking drop it about 4 or 5 inches all the way round and a full tint job on the windows for starters. Maybe set back the lower valance so the headlight/grill is a little more pronounced.

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It's nice that some people with money want to keep the Pontiac name around.

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I think it's pretty cool! They put a lot of effort in it. Off course they should have chosen a FGF remake, but hey, can't have it all..


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Looks like a Dodge Charger modified to look like a Pontiac!!

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Looks pretty dang cool! I'd drive it.....


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The headlights creep me out, like it has no soul......


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Ya, they are a bit spooky, but I think they just may look a bit intimidating rolling up behind a charger ...and with a 455...pass em!


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They should have hired some old pontiac designers from the era as a consultant. I think they swung for the fences, but came up a little short. It reminds me of the Ferrari bodies that you could put on a firebird, they just don't look right



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Well, IMO it looks better than the one Pontiac is coming out with...




Earlybird #179066 11/06/09 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted By Earlybird
Well, IMO it looks better than the one Pontiac is coming out with...


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