THE Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Check out this article on Yahoo about the Equus Bass770... Key Spec Stats: 3640 Lbs. LS9 Motor 0-60 3.4 Sec 640 HP 605 TQ Superformed Aluminum lined with Carbon Fiber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 What is it? A mix between a Ford, Chrysler with GM running gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hmm, a Mustang with a 'Cuda front end and a Cougar rear end...Interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I definitely see some Ford influence. Namely the Mach 1...I see some Pontiac here and there, a little Cuda... Allegedly 20 pre-sales already. Officially on sale and in production in two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 As cool as it is, it probably won't be around long unless they run VERY lean and charge an arm and a leg for them. Even then, only the VERY rich can afford them. I'll keep my production hotrod. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I applaud them for having the stones to startup an American Car company. Granted, charging $250,000 a pop isn't cheap, and yes they have a limited demographic. Could end up being a great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck08sierra Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 when I see Equus, I think of Hyundia Chewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Right Jeff? I thought the same thing! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think, HORSE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 bad mofo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck08sierra Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Right Jeff? I thought the same thing! lol looks like they took the emblem directly off the car itself and put it on their's...i hope they don't get sued b/c that's a cool car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Kinda neat, but I'm not sure that there's a big market for a car like that -- I thing most guys dropping a quarter mil on a muscle car would *probably* want a genuine high quality original mustang, cuda, camaro, etc., or a restored kind of thing built to their specific desires. Buy hey, that's just my $.02. Chewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I like it, other than the "Bass" name. I think they left out a "d" and "a" in the middle. edit: maybe it's pronounced like "base" http://jalopnik.com/the-secrets-of-the-equus-bass-the-best-muscle-car-mash-1501325260 but I still hate the name If the build quality is there, I think they can be reasonably successful. $250k might as well be 250 million to most of us, but plenty of folks spend that on cars from Porsche, MB, Ferrari, etc and may be attracted to something more unique and exclusive. Also, it reminds me of the ICON Thriftmaster in that it's more than just the restomod some critics call it. Sure, you can build a killer Eleanor clone or whatever for less money, but if you're realistic about the hours that go into this level of fit and finish and necessary fabrication, you're gonna be at six figures before you're halfway down the page. And speaking of costs, I'd be curious what sort of regulatory hoops a company like this has to jump through to keep the Feds happy. Edited January 15, 2014 by Redbeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It's a combo of a little bit of everything...and I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Very interesting.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think they're cool, but at the proposed $250,000 price tag... who wouldn't just go find a nice project car to restore/have restored? For a quarter million dollars you could pull off one HECK of a muscle car resto-mod build and it would be exactly what you want (with a couple of schukles to spare for gas) Don't get me wrong... I think its very cool, just not sure I see it sticking around. Its a very similar idea to what ICON is doing, and they're one of the few groups that have pulled off the whole 'super high end classic remake with a big price tag' thing. http://www.iconthriftmaster.com/ Green Machine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I see hints of Mustang, Corvette, and even Pontiac in there. Not sure if it's weird or cool. Interesting at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm not gonna lie, if I had $250k laying around, the first place I am going for anything Custom Car related... WEAVER CUSTOMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I would be more likely to try this: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/16/kia-gt4-stinger-concept-detroit-2014-video/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000588 Especially with the turbo.... of course we'll see if they build it.. it would compete with their sister car.. my Gen Coupe. Edited January 16, 2014 by gencoupe3dot8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_CPO Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 While I do like the retro styling of the car I am curious to see what the interior looks like. Seeing as a person spends more time looking at the interior than the exterior I would love to see what it looks like so I can make a sound judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I like it............if I had the coin I would get one. I checked out their website and has a lot of info on the car http://www.equus-automotive.com/en_US/informations/view-gallery.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_CPO Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 No thank you....that interior is hideous..I couldn't imagine driving that thing around. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've seen that a little while ago. Looks interesting, but way out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Not worth 250k like Dylan said for that money you can customize a pretty sweet resto and have some left over. Honestly I think Ford has a good chance for a lawsuit! Edited January 17, 2014 by Hot wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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