CAS 2015! 

"Vintage1982Benz" (vintage1982benz) 02/12/2015 at 19:28 • Filed to: CAS, CAS2015, Chicago, Speedhunters, Scion, Miata, Mazda, 2000GT, FordGT, GT, Ford

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I had a blast today at the Chicago Auto Show on press day as someone who was there just to take in the sights and sit in some drivers seats. I snapped a lot of smartphone photos, and here is a sampling - I'll make a more comprehensive post this weekend at some point.

GT!

OG GT!

Miata!

Speedhunters Max Attack FRS!

The meanest rear end in the business!

potentialthreat > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 19:32

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How can you go during a press day?

TheHondaBro > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 19:32

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Mmmmmmm.

Vintage1982Benz > potentialthreat 02/12/2015 at 19:33

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I have a friend who works for a major manufacturer and part of what he does involves attending all the shows. Chicago is my hometown so he got me a pass and told me to come on down!

Vintage1982Benz > TheHondaBro 02/12/2015 at 19:35

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It was literally tucked against the back wall of the hall! One of the greatest automobiles ever designed!

TheHondaBro > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 19:35

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I'm too jealous. I will only die happy once I've seen one in the metal.

Blondude > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 19:38

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Now I know what to look for when I go next Friday.

Vintage1982Benz > TheHondaBro 02/12/2015 at 19:39

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It is gorgeous, and sits soooooooooooo low. I'm 5'10" and the roof line was well below my waist level.

Garrett Davis > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 19:39

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What a terrible shot of this bitchin' xB, what are you even doing?

Vintage1982Benz > Garrett Davis 02/12/2015 at 19:41

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I'm an amateur photog, clearly, ha!

Dusty Ventures > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 19:54

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In your opinion how does the new GT look in person vs in photos?

Vintage1982Benz > Dusty Ventures 02/12/2015 at 19:59

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Pretty mean. I've seen a number of the 2005-2007 GT's and I think that design managed to give a nod to the original while still moving things forward as a halo car should.

This iteration really looks like something we were told we would be driving in the future. I've never seen anything like the buttress that connects the roof line to the rear quarter panel, and so I am left using an architectural term here. I was a little skeptical when I saw the photos coming out of the Detroit show, but having seen it in person it is really a stunning car - I've never seen anything like it.

I cannot wait to see what it looks like in racing trim!

CAcoalminer > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 20:07

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The Ford GT model years were only 2005 and 2006. There wasn't a 2007 GT.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 20:21

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I'll see you soon my friend, I'll see you soon!

potentialthreat > Vintage1982Benz 02/12/2015 at 21:02

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Awesome, this day didn't have a dress code right? Tomorrow night is black tie event I know. I'm working the show actually, for our SAE car.

Vintage1982Benz > CAcoalminer 02/13/2015 at 00:39

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I stand corrected, but you know what car I'm talking about...

Vintage1982Benz > potentialthreat 02/13/2015 at 00:39

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Correct.

CAcoalminer > Vintage1982Benz 02/13/2015 at 00:42

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I do indeed.