Greatest Influence on Muscle Cars

03BullittClone · 10-25-2004, 11:30 AM

Who do you think has had the greatest influence on the genre of american muscle cars?

WaterDR · 10-25-2004, 06:33 PM

Can you help everyone out and list their accomplishments!

03BullittClone · 10-26-2004, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

Can you help everyone out and list their accomplishments!

ANSWER #
1) Lee Iacocca brought the original Mustang to market for Ford.
2) John DeLorean brought the GTO to market for Pontiac.
3) Carroll Shelby was the first aftermarket tuner for the Mustang.
4) Zora Arkos-Duntov is the father of the Corvette as we know it.
Vote away!
Explanation of players.

Vert_Lover · 10-26-2004, 06:51 AM

I think the idea of American muscle comes more from guys getting an okay V8 and making it a killer then purchasing it. American's like to pride themselves on success from hard work, being "able" to make something of themselves... I think the same could be applied to the muscle cars. I went with the aftermarket guy.

03BullittClone · 10-26-2004, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

ANSWER #
1) Lee Iacocca brought the original Mustang to market for Ford.
2) John DeLorean brought the GTO to market for Pontiac.
3) Carroll Shelby was the first aftermarket tuner for the Mustang.
4) Zora Arkos-Duntov is the father of the Corvette as we know it.
Vote away!

Here ya go.

03BullittClone · 10-26-2004, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

ANSWER #
1) Lee Iacocca brought the original Mustang to market for Ford.
2) John DeLorean brought the GTO to market for Pontiac.
3) Carroll Shelby was the first aftermarket tuner for the Mustang.
4) Zora Arkos-Duntov is the father of the Corvette as we know it.
Vote away!
Explanation of players.

Poll participants.

mike sweeney · 10-26-2004, 05:19 PM

It was a toss up for me between Iacocca and Shelby. While Iacocca brought the Mustang to the showfloor, it was Shelby, with the GT350 that gave the Mustang the performance image that still lives on today.

03BullittClone · 10-26-2004, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike sweeney

It was a toss up for me between Iacocca and Shelby. While Iacocca brought the Mustang to the showfloor, it was Shelby, with the GT350 that gave the Mustang the performance image that still lives on today.

Well put. But I still have the problem that if Iacocca did not first have the vision to bring the Mustang to market, Shelby wouldn't have had the opportunity to modify it. And Iacocca had the b***s to put a V8 into such a small (especially for the period of automotive history in which it was born) car in the first place.
And you sound like a seasoned car fanatic, much like myself.

mike sweeney · 10-26-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

Well put. But I still have the problem that if Iacocca did not first have the vision to bring the Mustang to market, Shelby wouldn't have had the opportunity to modify it. And Iacocca had the b***s to put a V8 into such a small (especially for the period of automotive history in which it was born) car in the first place.
And you sound like a seasoned car fanatic, much like myself.

Great point, Its kinda like when Daunte Culpepper throws and 80 yard TD pass to Randy Moss who is the bigger star? Daunte for the great throw, or Randy for the great catch?

Vert_Lover · 10-27-2004, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mike sweeney

Great point, Its kinda like when Daunte Culpepper throws and 80 yard TD pass to Randy Moss who is the bigger star? Daunte for the great throw, or Randy for the great catch?

Well using your guys' analogies... the Offensive line for giving Culpepper time to make the throw

Oh yeah... GO VIKINGS!!!!

94stanggt · 10-27-2004, 06:01 AM

Has got to be Shelby hands down

03BullittClone · 10-27-2004, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mike sweeney

Great point, Its kinda like when Daunte Culpepper throws and 80 yard TD pass to Randy Moss who is the bigger star? Daunte for the great throw, or Randy for the great catch?

Culpepper and Moss..hmmm. Could you be baiting me since I'm from Chicago? Sorry, wrong forum. You're looking for espn.com.
P.S. Don't even bother to write in response about anything regarding the Bears. This season, I concede they suck. But hope springs eternal.

03BullittClone · 10-27-2004, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

ANSWER #
1) Lee Iacocca brought the original Mustang to market for Ford.
2) John DeLorean brought the GTO to market for Pontiac.
3) Carroll Shelby was the first aftermarket tuner for the Mustang.
4) Zora Arkos-Duntov is the father of the Corvette as we know it.
Vote away!
Explanation of players.

Just a reminder, this forum poll is about muscle cars.

Vert_Lover · 10-27-2004, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

Culpepper and Moss..hmmm. Could you be baiting me since I'm from Chicago? Sorry, wrong forum. You're looking for espn.com.
P.S. Don't even bother to write in response about anything regarding the Bears. This season, I concede they suck.

Just this season???

03BullittClone · 10-28-2004, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

ANSWER #
1) Lee Iacocca brought the original Mustang to market for Ford.
2) John DeLorean brought the GTO to market for Pontiac.
3) Carroll Shelby was the first aftermarket tuner for the Mustang.
4) Zora Arkos-Duntov is the father of the Corvette as we know it.
Vote away!
Explanation of players.

These are your choices

Mustang Tuning · 10-29-2004, 11:11 AM

I have to go with Delorean. I'm not going into details, but the Mustang was not considered a muscle car. Obviously you have the Hi-Po, Shelby's, Boss, etc. but the GTO really did start it all. Nowadays I guess I would consider a Mustang a muscle car since its one of the last cars that still pretty much fits the bill. I'd definitely have to put Shelby in close second.

Mustang Tuning · 10-29-2004, 11:12 AM

Oh and GO EAGLES!

03BullittClone · 10-29-2004, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Tuning

I have to go with Delorean. I'm not going into details, but the Mustang was not considered a muscle car. Obviously you have the Hi-Po, Shelby's, Boss, etc. but the GTO really did start it all. Nowadays I guess I would consider a Mustang a muscle car since its one of the last cars that still pretty much fits the bill. I'd definitely have to put Shelby in close second.

I understand your distinction between the two catagories, but unquestionably the Mustang produced after the Mustang II is credited with the American muscle car revival.

Mustang Tuning · 10-29-2004, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BullittClone

I understand your distinction between the two catagories, but unquestionably the Mustang produced after the Mustang II is credited with the American muscle car revival.

I 100% agree.

View Poll Results: Who had the greatest influence on american muscle cars?
Lee Iacocca	2	16.67%
John DeLorean	2	16.67%
Carroll Shelby	7	58.33%
Zora Arkos-Duntov	1	8.33%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

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mike sweeney Senior Gear Banger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Two Harbors, MN. Posts: 230	It was a toss up for me between Iacocca and Shelby. While Iacocca brought the Mustang to the showfloor, it was Shelby, with the GT350 that gave the Mustang the performance image that still lives on today. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Flowmaster Am.Thunder cat back, SLP Mid Pipe Steeda Underdrive pulleys 3.73 gears Diablosport Predator tune Grille Delete and Mach 1 spoiler Rear Wing delete Mustang Tuning Shifter Bullitt Handling Kit

10-27-2004, 06:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
94stanggt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Has got to be Shelby hands down __________________ Last of the 5.0

10-26-2004, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vert_Lover Loving my Convertible Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 78	I think the idea of American muscle comes more from guys getting an okay V8 and making it a killer then purchasing it. American's like to pride themselves on success from hard work, being "able" to make something of themselves... I think the same could be applied to the muscle cars. I went with the aftermarket guy.

10-29-2004, 11:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mustang Tuning Mustang Tuning Sales Manager Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newtown Square, PA Posts: 116	I have to go with Delorean. I'm not going into details, but the Mustang was not considered a muscle car. Obviously you have the Hi-Po, Shelby's, Boss, etc. but the GTO really did start it all. Nowadays I guess I would consider a Mustang a muscle car since its one of the last cars that still pretty much fits the bill. I'd definitely have to put Shelby in close second. __________________ 2001 Performance Red SVT Cobra Best E.T. 13.383 @ 107.49 miles per hour Bob MustangTuning.com

10-29-2004, 11:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mustang Tuning Mustang Tuning Sales Manager Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newtown Square, PA Posts: 116	Oh and GO EAGLES! __________________ 2001 Performance Red SVT Cobra Best E.T. 13.383 @ 107.49 miles per hour Bob MustangTuning.com

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