From what I have read, executives at Ford have already stated that they want to make a car that shows that the Mustang can be around for another 50 years. With everything they said, it seems like there is no chance to get a highly retro car in 2014. It will surely have a lot of design elements that scream mustang, but in an overall package that looks newer.

On a different note, some of the concept drawings on this thread have really small windows. For me, however neat the design is, if I can not see out of the car because of a lack of windows, I will not buy one. Mustang owners already rightly make fun of the Camaro owners about the windows. I want function first. Give me smaller, lighter, but with just as much space for people, and big windows that show me the entire road, and I will be happy.

 

I agree about the windows. I can't stand the Camaro's windows being so small.

 

Obviously, in the UK S197s are still pretty rare (might see one or 2 a month on my 50 mile commute) but they are sooooooooooo easy to spot because they look like nothing else on our roads. In a sea of BMWs, Mercs, Audis and Nissans, the Mustang stands out like a beacon. Long may that continue, including the 2014 model

 

Agree about this "gun-slit" windows trend of late. To me, a performance car ought to be all about interacting with the outside world and the road, not bunkering in away from it. I much prefer low belt lines, a lot of glass and great sight lines to better see the road and enjoy the drive.

Aesthetically, I think these high-waisted, slab-sided designs tend to make the cars look pudgy, heavy and ugainly, hardly the traits I'd want a performance car to convey.

I hope the days of hiked up beltlines and the glass area of a pair of bi-focals fades into history.

 

I have said Many times We need to throw out the term "RETRO". It is over used. Everytime acar has a true DNA line evrybody starts yelling "IT"S RETRO"

 

This is bold......although the pony seems to have morphed into a T-Rex!

 

Le Mans here we come!

 

More like Hot Wheels here we come!

 

That is cool.

 

This is still my favorite!

 

I do like that one. The kicked up window belt line is an interesting variation that I like which does remind me of early 70's Ford Fastbacks. The swoopy front fenders that rise above the hoodline is nice too.

 

That front end is hideous... The rest looks nice.

 

I thought it was a Chrysler 300.

 

 

I agree totally. What people are calling "retro" is not a bad thing.

 

Whoa TN!!!

I'm liking it. New designs always take awhile to grow on me, but so far so good bud

can i see it with a reverse light delete? (with painted metal in between each light?

 

Yeah, I'm diggin' that, too!

 

Holy Hips, that's pretty **** good. Some rough spots, but pretty **** good.

 

HOLT CR*P!!!! I think you might have something. Now that is a "EVOLUTIONARY" design. Not sure about the quarter window but could grow on me. Can you do a front elevation or front three quarter.

But it has a door scallop, two doors, triple bar tail lights and a long nose.. Might be to retro. LOL

 

Hey TN! Even if that is not everybodys ideal Mustang I must say that is a CLASS A rendering.