Could this be the NEW Panther cars in '07??

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Looks sweet to me...your thoughts?
http://warnerrobert.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=002979
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Got a little beemer thrown in from the side view as well...not sure I like the ridge on the top of the rear window
 
I wonder what the overall length will be compared to today's Panthers? I personally think "bigger is better," but then I'm from Texas!
 
This is Fords answers to the Holden in Australia. Ford has a line of rear wheel drive cars that do battle with the cars from GM's Holden line. Ford has no plans to bring these car over here. One reason, does the word "Merkur" ring a bell? Ford had brought the Merkur over here and it flopped. They don't know how to market these cars here and don't want to spend the money on government regulations either. So please don't get your hopes up on this one.
 
I'm going to be the unpopular one here w/these comments, but you asked for opinions Todd, so here's mine:

I agree w/Constable that it has a little Mercedes thrown into it's body design, and that's one of the things that I don't like about it. This car looks like a cross between a Mercedes and a Saab. neither of which I ever liked. The trend today is to make cars look higher, and narrower just like the Saabs looked throughout the late 80's and most of the 90's.

Look at how much distance there is from the top of the rear wheel febder well lip to the top of the trunk. It's just too high for my taste. And the same thing for the fender well lip in the front to the hood. This is the same reason why I don't like the 2005 Mustang. Everyone is comparing it to the 60's Mustang, but that's only because of the way that the grill looks. The front looks fine, but the back of the new Mustang still looks like it was hit by a truck. It's still too high IMO, just like this car in that pic is.

I've always liked the wide and low look,and that's why the Jaguar is just about the only European car that I like. Even their Luxury sedans have that low and wide look in their body styles. That's a sporty look and that's what I happen to like.

Well, there you have it. My opinion. Another pet peeve of mine is how BIG most car companies make the tail lights and headlight lenses. Can you say "UGLY"????? I want to drive something that looks like a sporty car. NOT like a spaceship!!!! (okay, I'll stop). Todd, I think that our cars as well as the Crown Vics look a lot better than this car that's in the pic you've posted. Sorry.
 
http://www.fpv.com.au/

That's the origin of the car you cannot see the full spec sheet. I suspect it is a new FPV model built from a Falcon Fairmont. Notice the little "FPV" badge just to the left of the right taillight. I, for one, would love to see Ford import a few of these cars...I love the look of that Falcon XR8, and the sound of it too.:D
 
BillyGman said:
I'm going to be the unpopular one here w/these comments, but you asked for opinions Todd, so here's mine:

I agree w/Constable that it has a little Mercedes thrown into it's body design, and that's one of the things that I don't like about it. This car looks like a cross between a Mercedes and a Saab. neither of which I ever liked. The trend today is to make cars look higher, and narrower just like the Saabs looked throughout the late 80's and most of the 90's.

Look at how much distance there is from the top of the rear wheel febder well lip to the top of the trunk. It's just too high for my taste. And the same thing for the fender well lip in the front to the hood. This is the same reason why I don't like the 2005 Mustang. Everyone is comparing it to the 60's Mustang, but that's only because of the way that the grill looks. The front looks fine, but the back of the new Mustang still looks like it was hit by a truck. It's still too high IMO, just like this car in that pic is.

I've always liked the wide and low look,and that's why the Jaguar is just about the only European car that I like. Even their Luxury sedans have that low and wide look in their body styles. That's a sporty look and that's what I happen to like.

Well, there you have it. My opinion. Another pet peeve of mine is how BIG most car companies make the tail lights and headlight lenses. Can you say "UGLY"????? I want to drive something that looks like a sporty car. NOT like a spaceship!!!! (okay, I'll stop). Todd, I think that our cars as well as the Crown Vics look a lot better than this car that's in the pic you've posted. Sorry.
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Couldn't agree more with BillyGman!
 
I'm not good with change I guess. I have a problem accepting even needed updates in cars I like. (If I don't like it who cares?) So, I'll feel better if they call it something else. I kinda like the square Ford look. I never warmed up to the bar of soap Taurus look.
 
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