5 retro tribute vehicles that need to be made Over the weekend Ford introduced yet another version of the Mustang, this time called the FX. Like many Mustangs before it, the FX is a retro-inspired tribute. Unlike many of the other ‘Stangs that reach far back into the car's heritage, this one is focused on more recent models, specifically the Fox Body era. Regardless of whether this works on the Mustang FX or not, it got us thinking; what other vehicles could benefit from a retro-inspired special edition. Tributes to vehicles from the 1980s-1990s. Although our answer could have been ‘ALL OF THEM', we've shrunk it down to just five that seem plausibly ready to honor the past. GMC Canyon Tribute to the Syclone 5 retro tribute vehicles that need to be made The GMC Syclone was a legend in the early 1990s. A compact pickup truck with the heart of a monster, the turbocharged all-wheel drive Syclone redefined what a sport truck could be. Although the current GMC Canyon is larger and does not have a six-cylinder engine, it does have a powerful turbo under the hood. Lower the truck, paint it black, give it fan blade wheels and red badging, and GMC could have something to battle the Ford Maverick Lobo. Honda Civic Type R Tribute to the EK Type R 5 retro tribute vehicles that need to be made Although we never got it on our shores, the model code EK Honda Civic Type R Hatchback from the late 1990s is iconic to automotive fans around the world. Even if the latest Civic Type R hatchback is not a two-door, it could still serve as a platform for a tribute model. Paint it white with simple seven-spoke whites, remove the current spoiler and install a roof mounted one, then give the interior the full red treatment. 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FX Edition: All the Details Acura Integra Type-S Tribute to the Integra Type R 5 retro tribute vehicles that need to be made Since we're on the topic of legendary Type R models, why not give the Acura Type S a similar treatment to the Civic Type R listed above. Paint it white, give it seven-spoke white wheels that mimic those on the late 1990's car, install the red interior and we're good to go. Oh wait, no, it needs a big white hoop rear wing too. Chrysler Pacifica Tribute to the OG Town & Country Van 5 retro tribute vehicles that need to be made Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth invented the minivan as we know it in North America. Such a success was the first generation, it revolutionized the automotive industry, and for the next 15 years every automaker had a minivan on the market. Although the market has shrunk, why not make a special edition Chrysler Pacifica that leans heavily into the original Town & Country? Maybe skip on having a wood panel exterior, but what about some retro two-tone paint options. The real heart of the tribute could be inside with seats and trim that mimic that of the original. Plush beige leather seats for miles! Cadillac Escalade Tribute to the OG 5 retro tribute vehicles that need to be made 2026 Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition: All The Details
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