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GlenCoombe · 01-08-2007, 06:26 AM

O.K. but all I get is "silver reflective paint" for the exterior. I want/need to know who supplied the paint? Was it Alsacorp? This is what I want to do my coach with above the belt line and below the reflective white hat. Enquiring minds .....

Dark Cove · 01-08-2007, 08:34 AM

I wonder if they come with a tow package? Bambi or Safari?

See the news media for yourself:

Go to: Media.Ford.com:
On the left section Jump To
select media kits "FORD"
select model "airstream concept"

"Playing to win in the growing crossover segment, Ford has joined with another iconic company to showcase how it could further expand its lineup of expressive crossovers with the Ford Airstream Concept"

bobandcarla · 01-08-2007, 10:41 AM

I saw what looked like rivets holding the shiny thing in the front where the grill should be?

Do I win???

CanoeStream · 01-08-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rickandsandi

Perhaps we could make little rivit decals and place them in the correct positions around the vehicle?

Yeah, you get 'em from the same places that have the stick-on bullet holes and yer #3 stickers.

Fuel cell electric... anybody hear if they might put a PSD in it later?

Minnie's Mate · 01-08-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfshr

If it operates under electric power at all times, then why are there dual exhausts? I think this vehicle shows promise and greatly reflects the merging of two American icons. Not sure I like the blazing red/orage around the windows.

Brad
FF

Fuel cells do have exhaust: it is water vapor.

You know, I realize water vapor is a lot better than carbon monoxide, but I wonder if 100 years from now people will be saying about the fuel cell what we say about the internal combustion engine of 100 years ago when it was considered to be the "clean" alternative to horse poop.

I mean if we replace all the cars in Atlanta or Orlando or Miami with water vapor belching fuel cell powered vehicles during rush hour, what will that do to the humidity levels? If we do that to Phoenix, what impact will that have on the arid desert environment? How will that effect that bi-om? Will we still screw up the environment only in a different way? I know these rhetorical questions have an answer that is much better than leaving things the way we have them now, but my point is that no matter what we do shy of going solar, we will have an impact, most likely negative, on our environment as long as we have automobiles and rush hour traffic.

On a positive note, I think this would make the most aesthetically pleasing toad you would ever see behind a Classic Airstream Motor Home, don't you?

Davydd · 01-08-2007, 05:40 PM

When I first heard about this I thought maybe it was going to be a B campervan. Oh well. I guess I don't see the point of having an Airstream connection.

Silvertwinkie · 01-08-2007, 07:36 PM

It's not bad...but will it pull a 34' tri axle like the Intrepid does?

Minnie's Mate · 01-09-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

It's not bad...but will it pull a 34' tri axle like the Intrepid does?

If you take it to CanAm it will! They can probably make a tri-cycle pull a 34' Classic.

klattu · 01-09-2007, 11:55 AM

Now heres your ultimate Toad...

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/media...f936d8befe.jpg

Had no idea the Airstream name could be put on a car.

cooperhawk · 01-09-2007, 12:22 PM

Check out this link on it. What a great toad for motorhomes.
Two American icons deliver the crossover model of the future with the Ford Airstream concept - Global Auto Index News

sfixx · 01-09-2007, 02:57 PM

Lots more pictures

Might look cool towing a Basecamp...

Steve

CanoeStream · 01-09-2007, 03:07 PM

That side window visibility has to rock! What rock? I can't see!

This is only a concept vehicle, so... just enjoy. But did you notice the bigger hoorah for the Chevy Volt that doesn't even have a feasible battery at this point?

Silvertwinkie · 01-09-2007, 03:12 PM

WOW! That's a red interior.

overlander63 · 01-09-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

WOW! That's a red interior.

Yes, it is. I see where it looks like it can sleep two, but what is that thing that looks like an EPS manifold from Star Trek?

Roscinante · 01-09-2007, 08:16 PM

Just caught a report on the new Ford/Airstream concept car on THE BIG IDEA show (CNBC) with Danny Deutch. Looks really cool and apparently is generating a lot of buzz. Lots of praise by the host and Ford rep for the Airstream brand/icon.

Maybe Thor is on to something. They may turn AS branding into a cash cow like Harley Davidson. They make more money on their merchandise than they do selling their motorcycles!

Thor is gonna start slapping AS on everything! Skis, bikes, skates, what else?

Silvertwinkie · 01-09-2007, 08:17 PM

They gotta soften all that red inside...outside looks cool....inside...it's Hammer time!

Roscinante · 01-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Heh, get WITH it! They're gonna have a WBCCI disco ball (or is that Margarita ball) mounted in the cabin and lava lights.

markdoane · 01-09-2007, 08:24 PM

I know I'm in the minority here, but every picture I've seen of the AS inspired Ford makes me gag! It takes ugly to a new level. Redefines Goofy looking. Makes me want to buy a Aztec.

Silvertwinkie · 01-09-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roscinante

Heh, get WITH it! They're gonna have a WBCCI disco ball (or is that Margarita ball) mounted in the cabin and lava lights.

HA! So the red numbers match the interior....I get it!

Phil and/or Sue · 01-09-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by markdoane

I know I'm in the minority here, but every picture I've seen of the AS inspired Ford makes me gag! It takes ugly to a new level. Redefines Goofy looking. Makes me want to buy a Aztec.

I have not seen the AS inspired Ford, but if it makes you want to buy an Aztec (THE ugliest car on the market, IMHO), I don't think I want to see it.