Buick bringing back the Wildcat - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72c20customcamper · 06-02-2022, 06:32 PM

Other than it being an EV I like it . Suppose to be on the market 2024 sure it will be pricey

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a4...at-ev-concept/

**Boog** · 06-02-2022, 06:41 PM

The news today said Buick is going ALL EV in the next 2 years.

72c20customcamper · 06-02-2022, 07:02 PM

The article I posted said that too

57taskforce · 06-02-2022, 07:05 PM

I bet the 7th Gen Camaro is based off the same or similar platform before it’s all said and done.

The fist paragraph of that article says the wildcat is a concept only and won’t be built.

72c20customcamper · 06-02-2022, 07:39 PM

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I bet the 7th Gen Camaro is based off the same or similar platform before it’s all said and done.

The fist paragraph of that article says the wildcat is a concept only and won’t be built.

I missed that

Tom · 06-03-2022, 05:18 PM

Audi R8+ camaro= this buick. I like it actually, but have zero interest in electric.

LONGHAIR · 06-03-2022, 05:53 PM

At least it's not an SUV

**davischevy** · 06-03-2022, 06:15 PM

I think it's kinda cool. I don't have any interest in EV.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-03-2022, 06:23 PM

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At least it's not an SUV

Amen to that. That Mustang thing was a disgrace to the name. Worse than the Mustang II.

But we have to face it, Electric cars aren't going away. That's why I own stock in Tesla. Gotta turn lemons into lemonade.

**davischevy** · 06-03-2022, 09:16 PM

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Amen to that. That Mustang thing was a disgrace to the name. Worse than the Mustang II.

But we have to face it, Electric cars aren't going away. That's why I own stock in Tesla. Gotta turn lemons into lemonade.

I don't want an EV, but I too bought Tesla stock. It's done pretty well.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-03-2022, 09:38 PM

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I don't want an EV, but I too bought Tesla stock. It's done pretty well.

So has mine. I thought about getting a Tesla just because they're fast. But they're just too plain and ugly in my opinion. Not my thing.

**special-K** · 06-04-2022, 07:52 AM

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So has mine. I thought about getting a Tesla just because they're fast. But they're just too plain and ugly in my opinion. Not my thing.

Don't be so concerned about their look. Buying a Tesla makes you a better person

LONGHAIR · 06-04-2022, 08:27 AM

I realize that we, as a society, have to go through things to get to the anticipated end. Technology is a process that evolves, you don't get the benefit instantly. Having said that, let's just admit it and stop with the gaslighting!
I have no problem with the concept of electric vehicles, just don't try to BS me into the idea that they are "zero emissions". The actual use of the car may indeed be 100% clean (emission free), but the process of building the damn thing sure isn't. Even if you could ignore the disposal of the byproducts at the end of its life, the mining and manufacturing of the raw materials to make it happen are horrible. Plus, you can't actually ignore that first part. "Someday" they technology may be there to recycle that stuff indefinitely, but it's not here yet. That "someday" will probably get us to a far better battery (power storage device), but again that is not today. So just admit that the early adopters are simply financing that experiment and that it is an experiment. You also still have to charge it somehow. If the electricity needed to do that is still generated by burning carbon-based fuels, you have just traded to dirty gasoline car (that makes its mess directly) for the EV that is indeed clean at the point of use, but that mess is generated somewhere else.
The equivalence of these pollutants can be debated, but the difference cannot be huge either way, so what's the point?

Energy density and charging locations are still too limiting for general consumer acceptance too. Put simply, it's just too much work for everyday transportation, as a primary vehicle.

Then you have power problems in general. I have heard the early warnings about rolling blackouts over the summer, because of the already higher demand. So, how do the "let 'em eat cake" crowd think that is supposed to work? Let fuel prices spike to encourage the use of EVs, yet we don't have adequate power or at least the transmission of that power, to drive them.

So, you have a blackout at home and you can't even leave because the car is dead too? Yeah, sell me that... or maybe two of them

I forgot the Mustang part. Yuck! Build another SUV, whatever.... but don't ruin the Mustang name. It is NOT a Mustang. Just Stop.

1slo64 · 06-04-2022, 08:45 AM

Buick isn't going to produce this concept from what I've read. They will supposedly take design concepts from it to implement into their EV crossovers when they come out in 2024.

LONGHAIR · 06-04-2022, 09:56 AM

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Buick isn't going to produce this concept from what I've read. They will supposedly take design concepts from it to implement into their EV crossovers when they come out in 2024.

Yeah, concept cars never seem to make it to reality. Sometimes you can actually see the influence from them in later production cars, with most of the cool knocked off, other times not so much.
They seem to still keep wasting millions on making them though?

**dave6672** · 06-06-2022, 08:09 AM

No ventiports?

72c20customcamper · 06-06-2022, 10:12 AM

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No ventiports?

There are ports or just some faux ones and in the wrong place

Tom · 06-08-2022, 12:51 PM

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So has mine. I thought about getting a Tesla just because they're fast.

Its the most boring, uneventful fast you'll ever experience.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-08-2022, 01:54 PM

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Its the most boring, uneventful fast you'll ever experience.

How can fast be boring and uneventful? Unless you're a woman in bed with me.

**special-K** · 06-09-2022, 06:22 AM

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No ventiports?

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There are ports or just some faux ones and in the wrong place

Nope, no ventiports on this Buick. Just a stylized Buick shield for a hood insignia.

Here are some of my concepts for electric Buicks. Why not? We started downsizing cars and taking away their style in the name of better MPGs and less emissions. with electric those concerns are out the door. Let's get back to doing what we did best

**special-K** · 08-01-2022, 08:39 AM

These would have been cool. '02 Cadillac Cien (concept)

72c20customcamper · 08-01-2022, 09:01 AM

I see that car in the CTS not as radical but the design elements are there

**special-K** · 08-01-2022, 09:38 AM

Distinctively Cadillac. How about this one? '03 Cadillac Sixteen. Yep, V16

Warrens69GMC · 08-01-2022, 09:57 AM

Is it me, but I'm tired of the Ford Fusin-esk grill styles. Much rather see the Cadillac style grill treatment.

**Boog** · 08-01-2022, 12:23 PM

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Distinctively Cadillac. How about this one? '03 Cadillac Sixteen. Yep, V16

I've never seen that one. It's not my thang but I do admire it for sure.

06-02-2022, 06:32 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,166	Buick bringing back the Wildcat Other than it being an EV I like it . Suppose to be on the market 2024 sure it will be pricey https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a4...at-ev-concept/ Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-02-2022, 06:41 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,964	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat The news today said Buick is going ALL EV in the next 2 years. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-02-2022, 07:02 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,166	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat The article I posted said that too __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-02-2022, 07:05 PM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,237	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat I bet the 7th Gen Camaro is based off the same or similar platform before it’s all said and done. The fist paragraph of that article says the wildcat is a concept only and won’t be built. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0 Last edited by 57taskforce; 06-02-2022 at 07:10 PM.

06-03-2022, 05:18 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,695	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat Audi R8+ camaro= this buick. I like it actually, but have zero interest in electric. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-03-2022, 06:15 PM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat I think it's kinda cool. I don't have any interest in EV. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-04-2022, 08:45 AM	#14
1slo64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 298	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat Buick isn't going to produce this concept from what I've read. They will supposedly take design concepts from it to implement into their EV crossovers when they come out in 2024. __________________ 1964 GMC Fleetside SWB 1966 Mustang Coupe

06-06-2022, 08:09 AM	#16
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,174	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat No ventiports? __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat These would have been cool. '02 Cadillac Cien (concept) Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-01-2022, 09:01 AM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,166	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat I see that car in the CTS not as radical but the design elements are there Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-01-2022, 09:38 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat Distinctively Cadillac. How about this one? '03 Cadillac Sixteen. Yep, V16 Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-01-2022, 09:57 AM	#24
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Buick bringing back the Wildcat Is it me, but I'm tired of the Ford Fusin-esk grill styles. Much rather see the Cadillac style grill treatment.



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