Holden Concept Car For SMS 2005 Is.. - Page 2

EFFalcon · 07-10-2005, 01:29 PM

spyshots.... BWAHAHAH :P
[img]hxxp://www.deleted link/pics/mycar/photoshops/FJ.jpg[/img]

CSV_LS1 · 07-10-2005, 01:44 PM

This car will be in melbourne for the car show at the end of the month at the exibition centre. But i won't be waiting that long

Going up to take a close look at this beast , the new FPV range and Alfa Romeo Brera

4Vman · 07-10-2005, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EFFalcon

spyshots.... BWAHAHAH :P

You could look at this 2 ways:
either 1) Holden don't really care about concept cars either
or 2) they've lost it and are in big trouble if they're relying on it to create sales...
Then again a "riced up" old holden would be in line with their import content on their new ranges too!!! :evil_laug :evil_laug

Before anyone gets upset it just my opinion!!!!

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**Mechan1k** · 07-10-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by parawolf

Damn... the Chev SSR is one hot ute. I'd entertain buying one!

Have seen a yellow Chev SSR ute driving around Canberra when I was down there a few months back ... I didn't know what it was till I saw a pic of it ... they are pretty damn cool

XR8putts · 07-10-2005, 03:27 PM

'Tis a photoshop matey..

Pearly · 07-10-2005, 03:37 PM

Speaking of the SSR ute, I saw one on the back of a tow truck a few days ago. If I remember corrently it was a maroony/purple color. Looked awesome.

smciner1 · 07-10-2005, 06:22 PM

A Calais with a really long boot and Brocade Trim?

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XA-Coupe · 07-10-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smciner1

A Calais with a really long boot and Brocade Trim?

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hahaha, may as well be... most concept cars are nothing but a WOFTAM.

Bossxr8 · 07-10-2005, 09:47 PM

An old FJ on a Crappadore chassis, big deal. Holden must really be running out of ideas.

Teki04 · 07-10-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

IMO i reakon concept cars are way over rated, i ignore them at Motor Shows, they're a waste of time.
I prefer to look at what's around forsale now, not fantasise over what will probably never happen!
I can appreciate the effort that goes into design as an art form but really they're only there to drag people onto the stand to sell them on the current range.

What a contradiction! First you say its a waste of time.... then you say its got a purpose to drag people to their stand. EXACTLY their point. Get the media on them, and promote their name. It is all part of marketing... getting their image and branding right, and looking at ideas they can use for the future.

Ford should learn something from Holden. Unless Ford surprise us with a Focus ST or something of the like, i dont see the Ford stand being too appealing, apart from a new GT. Honestly, why cant they make one off concept cars? Holden had the Monaro Convertible, Torana, Sandman, SSX, Elfins... all great concept cars that got the attention to their stand!

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Originally Posted by SSbaby

Well, I gave it some thought... concepts don't just happen for no reason. Maybe Holden is testing the water with this concept? Maybe it's just a way to woo the crowd away from other displays?

Yep, the new BF Falcon and the Mitsubishi 380...

Bossxr8 · 07-10-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Ford should learn something from Holden. Unless Ford surprise us with a Focus ST or something of the like, i dont see the Ford stand being too appealing, apart from a new GT. Honestly, why cant they make one off concept cars? Holden had the Monaro Convertible, Torana, Sandman, SSX, Elfins... all great concept cars that got the attention to their stand!

Ever heard of the Predator, Xplod XR8, R5, R7 etc.

And yes the Focus ST will be on the Ford stand.

Teki04 · 07-10-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Ever heard of the Predator, Xplod XR8, R5, R7 etc.

And yes the Focus ST will be on the Ford stand.

Were they out there and unique?

Yea, holden had the CrossX8 too.... Maybe Holden is just better at concepts?

Fiesta ST was on the stand last year... did nothing for Ford.... If this year is the same, the people working there will know NOTHING about the Focus ST.

MITCHAY · 07-10-2005, 10:54 PM

This thread is proof enough that people are interested. They havent even shown anything yet. Getting people talking about it is half way there.

Noddy · 13-10-2005, 10:09 AM

just watched unveiling of the holden concept car, have to admit its a tough looking ride. Not surprised it has 480kws, it would need it, the thing is huge!

WASP · 13-10-2005, 10:12 AM

Yes, I'll eat my last words on the subject. I'm no fan of FJ's but I'll have that one!!! Although nothing that original the designers have done a great job.

Falcon Freak · 13-10-2005, 10:12 AM

Who gives a FF about what concept car Holden will have on their stand at the Sydney Motor Show! I thought this was a Ford forum.

FF

Noddy · 13-10-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Freak

Who gives a FF about what concept car Holden will have on their stand at the Sydney Motor Show! I thought this was a Ford forum.

FF

checkout the title to this thread, if you don't want to know about it ignore this thread.

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WASP · 13-10-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Noddy

checkout the title to this thread, if you don't want to know about it ignore this thread.

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lol, I was think the same thing

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HSE2 · 13-10-2005, 10:22 AM

and I. I think its good to know what the industry is doing. I missed it whats it look like?

parawolf · 13-10-2005, 11:11 AM

For those not going to the SMS:

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...vf=2&bg=1&pp=0

Nice concept... and I love the comment "Designers need to have a creative outlet..."

big_pete · 13-10-2005, 11:25 AM

that looks so fricken good!!!!!!!!!!!

awsome

MrSparkle · 13-10-2005, 12:08 PM

Looks great! Infinitely more interesting than "another f'ing Commodore/Monaro variant".

Pearly · 13-10-2005, 01:13 PM

OH MY!!!

I'm sold!!

Someone pass me a tissue please...

**Polyal** · 13-10-2005, 01:21 PM

looks alright, I bet those people who were sacked are loving holden making concepts!

XWGT · 13-10-2005, 01:26 PM

For everyone who cant get their hands on a Mercury sled..............

very very cool

Sourbastard · 13-10-2005, 02:18 PM

That car... is gorgeous.

4Vman · 13-10-2005, 02:19 PM

Looks a fair bit like that big thing Doohan drove around Bathurst on sunday?

Noddy · 13-10-2005, 02:38 PM

Build process pics,

http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?...ce=holden&page pi=1

Pilch · 13-10-2005, 03:50 PM

I like!!!

Very practical in a sense too as the donk is a blown LS2.

**Raptor** · 13-10-2005, 04:05 PM

Not exactly an original concept, but a very well done to Holden.

A CUSTOM!

Here's ZZ Tops (Biily Gibbons) Cadzilla for those too young or ignorant to know about it. A Hot Wheels model anyway, I can't believe I can't find a decent image on google.