The Chevy Bel-Air Returns!

OnMy3rdStang · 03-25-2002, 04:26 PM

I was visiting Chevy's website to see if anything was new and I found this part of the website:
Bel-Air

It still under concept. Its not bad looking though

Dodge has quite a few concept vehicles too...

Mr 5 0 · 03-25-2002, 05:10 PM

Well, as you might have guessed, we're usually not all that interested in Chevy's around here but I checked it out and it looks interesting; possibly a replacement for the Camaro without calling it that. The turbocharged 315 HP 5-cylinder sounds potent, in a weird, european way.

The Chevy Bel Air name goes back to around 1952 when they were still cranking out wheezy six cylinder grocery-getters at Chevrolet.
It's pathetic how these companies drag out these ancient but sometimes still-respected marques and slap them on cars that have zero relationship to the original or (usually) are just another Totota/Honda imitation with an American nameplate, like the Impala.

One important thing to remember: this is a concept car and usually they either don't make it to production (common) or they have a ton of changes by the time they get into production to accomodate the EPA, safety concerns and warranty considerations for the manufacturer.

We'll see, meanwhile I'm more interested in the 2003 Cobra.

1969Mach1 · 03-25-2002, 05:14 PM

hmm... not to sure if I really like it. I'm not a real big fan of the dash and such. Maybe it'll grow on me, who knows?

OnMy3rdStang · 03-25-2002, 06:12 PM

I'm not into chevy either but I do like to know what they plan on doing in the near future, funny how they follow in Ford's footsteps (via the Thunderbird).
Also sometimes the concept vehicle loses alot of the horse power and such they claimed it would have when produced.

srv1 · 03-25-2002, 06:13 PM

kind of a rip off of the new Thunderbird, huh? hmmmm......

MTU 50 · 03-25-2002, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by srv1
kind of a rip off of the new Thunderbird, huh? hmmmm......

And it is a bad rip off of the new Thunderbird at that. I don't have a problem with some GM vehicles, but I just don't think this bland concept lives up to the Bel Air name.

6T9PONY · 03-25-2002, 08:04 PM

Where's the fins?

My great grandpa had a '52 Chevrolet Deluxe 4-door. He passed it down to my grandpa, my grandpa passed it down to my dad. Then my dad sold it because we wanted the MUSTANG!

The '52 was HUGE! I had to wet sand that thing before he sprayed it with primer. That took forever. It had a 216 I6 and a three speed tranny, shifter on the steering column, "three on the tree." Ahhh......memories.......

joe4speed · 03-25-2002, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by srv1
kind of a rip off of the new Thunderbird, huh? hmmmm......

I was thinking the exact same thing as soon as I saw the pic. It looks very similar.

PGkelly · 03-25-2002, 11:32 PM

retro trash. only interested buyers are going to be old midlife-crisis afflicted men. i hope the trunk can hold at least two golf bags.

Crazy Horse GT · 03-26-2002, 09:08 AM

i saw this about a month ago ,i think it's a t- bird ripoff, have you seen the ugly 53 chevy truck looking clone they are making -uugghh GMC=ghey man's car hehe

silverstang01 · 03-26-2002, 12:33 PM

Hey all I'm new to the boards, you may love it or hate it, but 315 horsepower at the push of a button sounds interesting to me!

Mercury · 03-26-2002, 01:45 PM

That has to be the most Mundane looking Retro Style vehicle I have ever seen. Nothing to do with it being a GM, but the lines are to soft. It looks like a Bar of soap (Irish Spring, its got that shape) that has been in the shower for a while.

It shares little in styling with the 57 Chevy they show, the only obvious thing is the slope of the new car kinda matches the Belt line of the Shoe Box Chevy, and the Dash resembles it also.

As for the button for Aggressive Spark and fuel mixture for when you want power.....Havent they heard of just being easy on the gas?? Its called modulating your foot. Sounds like a Gimmic to me.

As for the 315 HP Straigh 5, if the vehicle makes production, it will probably be detuned down to 250-275 HP range.

Speaking of such, has anyone heard anything else about that Pickem Up truck thingy that GM was working on? I heard its supposed to be put into production soon, but that was the last I heard of it.

Dark_5.0 · 03-26-2002, 11:15 PM

Its every bit as ugly as the hideous new thunderbird...but at least if they do make it it will be fast.

I have heard that chevy will replace the camaro with a fast as hell barretta.

03-25-2002, 04:26 PM	#1
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	The Chevy Bel-Air Returns! I was visiting Chevy's website to see if anything was new and I found this part of the website: Bel-Air It still under concept. Its not bad looking though Dodge has quite a few concept vehicles too... __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl Last edited by OnMy3rdStang; 03-25-2002 at 04:31 PM..

03-25-2002, 05:10 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Bel Air redux Well, as you might have guessed, we're usually not all that interested in Chevy's around here but I checked it out and it looks interesting; possibly a replacement for the Camaro without calling it that. The turbocharged 315 HP 5-cylinder sounds potent, in a weird, european way. The Chevy Bel Air name goes back to around 1952 when they were still cranking out wheezy six cylinder grocery-getters at Chevrolet. It's pathetic how these companies drag out these ancient but sometimes still-respected marques and slap them on cars that have zero relationship to the original or (usually) are just another Totota/Honda imitation with an American nameplate, like the Impala. One important thing to remember: this is a concept car and usually they either don't make it to production (common) or they have a ton of changes by the time they get into production to accomodate the EPA, safety concerns and warranty considerations for the manufacturer. We'll see, meanwhile I'm more interested in the 2003 Cobra.

03-25-2002, 05:14 PM	#3
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	hmm... not to sure if I really like it. I'm not a real big fan of the dash and such. Maybe it'll grow on me, who knows? __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

03-25-2002, 06:12 PM	#4
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	I'm not into chevy either but I do like to know what they plan on doing in the near future, funny how they follow in Ford's footsteps (via the Thunderbird). Also sometimes the concept vehicle loses alot of the horse power and such they claimed it would have when produced. __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

03-25-2002, 06:13 PM	#5
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	T-Bird? kind of a rip off of the new Thunderbird, huh? hmmmm...... __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

03-25-2002, 08:04 PM	#7
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Where's the fins? My great grandpa had a '52 Chevrolet Deluxe 4-door. He passed it down to my grandpa, my grandpa passed it down to my dad. Then my dad sold it because we wanted the MUSTANG! The '52 was HUGE! I had to wet sand that thing before he sprayed it with primer. That took forever. It had a 216 I6 and a three speed tranny, shifter on the steering column, "three on the tree." Ahhh......memories.......

03-25-2002, 11:32 PM	#9
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	retro trash. only interested buyers are going to be old midlife-crisis afflicted men. i hope the trunk can hold at least two golf bags. __________________ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

03-26-2002, 09:08 AM	#10
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	i saw this about a month ago ,i think it's a t- bird ripoff, have you seen the ugly 53 chevy truck looking clone they are making -uugghh GMC=ghey man's car hehe __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

03-26-2002, 12:33 PM	#11
silverstang01 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 30	Hey all I'm new to the boards, you may love it or hate it, but 315 horsepower at the push of a button sounds interesting to me!

03-26-2002, 01:45 PM	#12
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	That has to be the most Mundane looking Retro Style vehicle I have ever seen. Nothing to do with it being a GM, but the lines are to soft. It looks like a Bar of soap (Irish Spring, its got that shape) that has been in the shower for a while. It shares little in styling with the 57 Chevy they show, the only obvious thing is the slope of the new car kinda matches the Belt line of the Shoe Box Chevy, and the Dash resembles it also. As for the button for Aggressive Spark and fuel mixture for when you want power.....Havent they heard of just being easy on the gas?? Its called modulating your foot. Sounds like a Gimmic to me. As for the 315 HP Straigh 5, if the vehicle makes production, it will probably be detuned down to 250-275 HP range. Speaking of such, has anyone heard anything else about that Pickem Up truck thingy that GM was working on? I heard its supposed to be put into production soon, but that was the last I heard of it.

03-26-2002, 11:15 PM	#13
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Its every bit as ugly as the hideous new thunderbird...but at least if they do make it it will be fast. I have heard that chevy will replace the camaro with a fast as hell barretta. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

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