Celica and Stang GT Similiarities

S Howard · 01-15-2001, 05:24 PM

Anybody else ever notice how the rear of Celica GT bears a very strong resemblence to to 99 and newer Stang? Even the GT emblem is nearly identical. Guess if you can't beat it, copy it!!

gt-hunter · 01-15-2001, 05:34 PM

Dude, maybe I'm outta line here since I'm not a Stanger but comparing ricey celicas to any muscle car, GT/Camaro is just plain wrong. I mean I can understand if you said a Supra or 300ZX. Those at least have the muscle to back it up but celica....blah!

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S Howard · 01-16-2001, 07:50 PM

I was referring to the body lines and not to performance. Given that Stangs are such a hot seller, did Toyota purposely copy the sleek lines to boost sales? Point to ponder.

Unit 5302 · 01-17-2001, 12:02 AM

A little, but if you look at it, it's already been determined that the Celica is 1/2 Cougar, and 1/2 Focus. Same with that little **** the Echo being a Focus and a Aspire.

Their new truck the Tundra is nothing but an F-150.

Toyota has been copying everything Ford makes, then making minor revisions to it.

Whatever.

97snakedriver · 01-17-2001, 01:04 AM

Did you know the Tundra was going to be called the "T-150"? But Ford complained for obvious reasons.

S Howard · 01-17-2001, 06:05 AM

Very interesting. One would think that a strong resemblence would a violation/infringement upon copyright or design rights. On a different note they can keep on copying as long as they do not drop a motor that can open a can of whoopass on the new GT.

inferno · 01-18-2001, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by S Howard:
Even the GT emblem is nearly identical. Guess if you can't beat it, copy it!!

So is that why I have been seeing Mustangs with Skyline GTR emblems???

97snakedriver · 01-19-2001, 12:11 AM

1. Its an attempt at a joke about Civics w/ Type R stickers.
2. I don't know. Why do you see Civics w/ Type R stickers (in the US)?

inferno · 01-19-2001, 01:11 AM

I guess it is just badge envy....wanting to be something that they aren't.

01-15-2001, 05:24 PM	#1
S Howard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 195	Celica and Stang GT Similiarities Anybody else ever notice how the rear of Celica GT bears a very strong resemblence to to 99 and newer Stang? Even the GT emblem is nearly identical. Guess if you can't beat it, copy it!!

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gt-hunter Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Weston, Florida USA Posts: 115	Dude, maybe I'm outta line here since I'm not a Stanger but comparing ricey celicas to any muscle car, GT/Camaro is just plain wrong. I mean I can understand if you said a Supra or 300ZX. Those at least have the muscle to back it up but celica....blah! Mike ------------------ 1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White, B&B Triflo, BMR STB, Pro 5.0 Power Tower, 160 Powerstat, HPP3, TB Coolant bypass, Ported MAF, Taylor 409 wires(10.4 mm), NGK TR-55s, Redline Synthetic Lubricants, K&N oil filter, AIM Screen name:*POWRD BY LS1*

01-16-2001, 07:50 PM	#3
S Howard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 195	I was referring to the body lines and not to performance. Given that Stangs are such a hot seller, did Toyota purposely copy the sleek lines to boost sales? Point to ponder.

01-17-2001, 12:02 AM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	A little, but if you look at it, it's already been determined that the Celica is 1/2 Cougar, and 1/2 Focus. Same with that little **** the Echo being a Focus and a Aspire. Their new truck the Tundra is nothing but an F-150. Toyota has been copying everything Ford makes, then making minor revisions to it. Whatever.

01-17-2001, 01:04 AM	#5
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Did you know the Tundra was going to be called the "T-150"? But Ford complained for obvious reasons.

01-17-2001, 06:05 AM	#6
S Howard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 195	Very interesting. One would think that a strong resemblence would a violation/infringement upon copyright or design rights. On a different note they can keep on copying as long as they do not drop a motor that can open a can of whoopass on the new GT.

01-19-2001, 12:11 AM	#8
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	1. Its an attempt at a joke about Civics w/ Type R stickers. 2. I don't know. Why do you see Civics w/ Type R stickers (in the US)?

01-19-2001, 01:11 AM	#9
inferno The Instigator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: So Cal and Houston Posts: 764	I guess it is just badge envy....wanting to be something that they aren't.