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Model Specific Discussions => Promotional Events and Concept Cars => Topic started by: bcmiller on February 22, 2023, 06:21:58 PM

Title: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: bcmiller on February 22, 2023, 06:21:58 PM
Saw these pics on one of the Camaro Facebook pages.
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: 169INDY on February 22, 2023, 07:18:35 PM
Lol
It looks like the Night Janitor took a Sharpie and added the Hood Trim in the middle of the Shift,,,,,,,,
Cool photo.

Imagine F Body history "Panther" & the Ad possibilites,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: bcmiller on February 23, 2023, 03:58:59 AM
At this point  - still just a concept car.  I don't know the date but guessing early 1966.
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: cook_dw on February 23, 2023, 07:38:22 AM
I believe those photos were also in the "The Great Camaro" book by Michael Lamm which I'm sure were pulled from Chevrolet archives.  I have the book and could scan in the pages if interested.  Photo pulled from an eBay ad.
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: SMKZ28 on February 23, 2023, 10:45:40 AM
Quote from: cook_dw on February 23, 2023, 07:38:22 AM
I believe those photos were also in the "The Great Camaro" book by Michael Lamm which I'm sure were pulled from Chevrolet archives.  I have the book and could scan in the pages if interested.  Photo pulled from an eBay ad.

Your memory is correct.  That picture appears on page 21.  The caption states, "'Oil-cooler' hood louvers for SS were originally intended to be functional, but water leaked in.  Early RS grill beamed lights directly through grids."
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: bcmiller on February 23, 2023, 12:44:06 PM
I have that book and probably just about every Camaro book with data in it. I will look later to see if I can add any more information.
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: MO on February 24, 2023, 12:51:43 AM
Surprised no one mentioned how far apart the louvers are. I kinda like it. Michael's book is great!
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: 169INDY on February 24, 2023, 01:20:09 AM
It's got "FANGS"
Odd styling front bumper gaurds.

LOL
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: MO on February 25, 2023, 12:57:11 AM
LOL, that's the thing about concept cars.
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: Vince on February 25, 2023, 02:05:47 PM
I kind of like the 4 headlights look. 
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: 67conv6cyl on February 25, 2023, 02:42:57 PM
Does anybody know why Square headlights were not allowed back then?
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Post by: David K on February 25, 2023, 05:37:07 PM
Rear bumper guards on the front as a concept!
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: MO on February 26, 2023, 01:35:26 AM
Not just concept cars. Photo courtesy of Scott- SMKZ28.
Title: Re: Panther concept - 4 headlights
Post by: MO on February 26, 2023, 02:22:53 AM
Quote from: 67conv6cyl on February 25, 2023, 02:42:57 PM
Does anybody know why Square headlights were not allowed back then?

It had to do with federal regulations. It wasn't until the mid 70's that rectangular headlights were approved for production use. I think it was an effort to get all manufacturers on the same page for US use.