Automobile designers have begun to create a great deal of interest in the consumer market recently with their new, retro look designs. Each year, there seem to be an ever-expanding selection of styling and design concepts, which reminisce that of the classic cars from the 1930s to the late '70s. Many new vehicle designs incorporate parts that bring to mind the appearance of the early hot-rods. There are an abundance of examples of this styling from many of the different manufactures, many of which have created mass demand and consumer appeal. In addition to small hints of the past incorporated into new designs, are whole automobiles created to meet the consumer demand for this type of vehicle.

Many of the new automobiles designed share hints of retro styling. These designs bring back memories of earlier cars built in the era of the 'hot rods' and early muscle cars. The new Chevrolet Camaro is a good example of this type of design, featuring a brand new, ram air hood design, having hints of the early '70's and '80's camaro which featured an almost identical shape. The Camaro also has an oval 'mouth' grille in the center, reminding the consumer of the ever so famous 67-69 camaros.

Their very popular launch of the PT Cruiser. Memories of the 1930s and '40s hot rods are the basis of this design, being modeled. Its exterior is pure nostalgia as,

This trend is growing by the year, and looks very promising, as well as exciting in the future of the automotive design industry.

Says Susan Thomson, an advertising manager for Chrysler. These car's all have such individuality and styling, that there is no wonder why they are so popular with this group as it fills the reason for purchasing a vehicle. At the other extreme of the consumer market, many older buyers, representing a more, yet more progressive-thinking group. Nostalgia plays more of a role for this crowd of, as they have a better appreciation of the design trends of the early 1930s and '40s.

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