The intent will be that this is the prototype vehicle showcasing everything that will be available immediately (and there's more to come). We've always thought it makes a lot of sense that the components can come in choice of kit levels and/or a la carte. One of the challenges has been to get a part break out that makes sense for manufacturing and potential buyers. For example, as you said Al, not everyone is in love with that headlight aesthetic, the can opt not to purchase that.
The single side glass with integrated CF mirror alone will be a cool mod as well as the rear decklid/spoiler kit or the CF hood.
Of course, the builder and manufacturer will want everyone to buy everything in Carbon Fiber (and install it) but realistically the product line will potentially have greater success with the ability to personalize. We spent quite a long time trying to figure out how to achieve this look in your driveway. I mean that's why we're all modifying our cars isn't it, to be "different"?
Good eye Al! Yes, I drew a lot of inspiration from the 05 GT-R concept and 08 Shelby GT500KR concept. There are a lot of bold design cues on both that we tried to smoothly integrate into a 67-68. We all know the current Mustang is the modern interpretation of that vintage but the surfaces and details were completely different. You can't just throw the modern crispness and geometric styling on an old car, it looks "stuck on" and that's exactly the opposite of what we wanted to do.
Last edited by Hdesign; 08-24-2007 at 08:44 AM.
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