Ford Airstream Concept

This was a very neat looking concept. With its huge silver slab sides and orange window trim it was very striking. The vehicle is about the same size as a regular minivan.

The interior had quite a “wow” factor also with its swiveling egg chairs and round light panel. The light panel can be used as a random, flowing color show or display pics and video.

Fun to look at, but it also irritated me.

Ford can’t stop telling everyone who will listen how they are losing truckloads of cash everyday. Why spend millions to make a concept that is so far from reality? It does cost millions to build things like this too when you add in the engineering and design costs, materials, one-off body panels, prototype tooling to make the panels, handmade interiors, custom made show tires, and hundreds of other things.

In most states it is illegal to drive with your interior light on. I can only imagine how fast you’ll get pulled over for having that light panel flashing to the beat like a 23rd century disco ball.

Those chairs will never be cheap enough to put into a production vehicle. The Airstream Concept will never be more than car show jewelry.

I would much rather see 2008 models or concepts of 2011 redesigns. Stuff like this isn’t going to miraculously turn around an automakers’ profits.

Oddly enough, a real Airstream trailer went through my parking lot at work today. All work in the office came to halt as everyone watched to make sure the person navigated around without hitting any cars.

Auto Show Camaro Converible

The Chicago Auto Show was great. The show area at McCormick Place is much bigger than Detroits’ Cobo Hall so it was less crowded. Parking was so easy compared to Detroit. I took a bus from the transportation center (basically a parking lot surrounded by bus stops) right to McCormick Place. It was only $7.50 for a round trip ticket and they drop you off right inside the building next to the ticket booths. I recommend going to the Chicago show over Detroit if you can make it.

The Camaro Convertible looked great. I doubt those huge wheels will make it to production but I hope they offer a similar style.

There was one thing that bothered me about this car. Chevy called the color “Atomic Orange”. Every gearhead knows the Camaro only comes in “Hugger Orange”. Why release a “retro” Camaro and not use the “retro” name for the paint color?

Welcome to my new blog!

Hello.

I’m originally from the Metro Detroit area so it’s not surprising that I’m into cars. I’ll be posting about cool and unique cars I see, cars I’ve owned, cars I’ve driven, and anything related to cars. For example, last time I was in the “D” visiting Country Restaurant I was forced to look at this piece across the street.

The dents in the back really add that ghetto touch, although I will give it a B- for originality. Thanks for stopping by and check back soon for updates.