Horbury's coming back!!!

Volvophile · Apr 1st, 2009, 20:50

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/239222/

Needless to say I am both delighted and surprised at the same time!

Chris740R · Apr 1st, 2009, 21:16

Looking at the list of cars he designed, I see this as a good thing

Hathaway · Apr 2nd, 2009, 21:49

This is truly awesome news. I was worried when Mattin left, and I really do like his designs but Horbury's previous car list is undeniably good.

Volvophile · Apr 2nd, 2009, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Hathaway

This is truly awesome news. I was worried when Mattin left, and I really do like his designs but Horbury's previous car list is undeniably good.

I was very worried about Volvo's future when I heard the news of Mattin's departure but I am glad now, as I am a huge fan of Peter's work. You also have to bear in mind some of the stuff Mattin has on his CV such as the Merc R-Class didn't look very promising! I did although like very much what he did with the XC60 and S60 Concept, but that big bling Volvo iron symbol was a step too far I feel.

Peter Horbury is a much better man for evolving the brand's design language. He understands the brand much better and knows how to make a Volvo recognisable as a Volvo. The brand was going from strength-to-strength under his 11 year tenure and I hope he can repeat that magic achieved like he did with cars like the C70 and S80 during the 90's.

AndyPants · Apr 2nd, 2009, 22:25

Sounds good! Not that keen on some of the newer Volvo models/concepts and as Volvophile mentions the gigantic badges eurgh. Seems like the cars are becoming a little bland so they have to plaster the manufacturers name all across it so people remember which car it is. Is it an Audi? A Mondeo? A Jag? Oh it says V O L V O. With a gigantic medallion on the front

Laney760 · Apr 11th, 2009, 12:36

There's a very long and interesting thread on swedespeed forums about Mattin and Horbury and Horbury is generally considered to be the fave designer of the two

Apr 1st, 2009, 20:50	#1
Volvophile Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:40 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin	Horbury's coming back!!! http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/239222/ Needless to say I am both delighted and surprised at the same time!

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AndyPants VOC Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 18:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over there. View Photos By: AndyPants	Sounds good! Not that keen on some of the newer Volvo models/concepts and as Volvophile mentions the gigantic badges eurgh. Seems like the cars are becoming a little bland so they have to plaster the manufacturers name all across it so people remember which car it is. Is it an Audi? A Mondeo? A Jag? Oh it says V O L V O. With a gigantic medallion on the front __________________ Current: '96 850 2.5 20v GLT Estate & '17 Skoda Rapid 1.0 Sport Prev: '04 V40 1.9D Sport '98 C70 2.3 T5 GT Coupe '89 760 Turbo Intercooler Est. '95 850 2.5 20v GLT Saloon '96 460 1.6i GS

Apr 11th, 2009, 12:36	#6
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	There's a very long and interesting thread on swedespeed forums about Mattin and Horbury and Horbury is generally considered to be the fave designer of the two __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Apr 1st, 2009, 21:16	#2
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	Looking at the list of cars he designed, I see this as a good thing

Apr 2nd, 2009, 21:49	#3
Hathaway Junior Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2016 23:21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Andover	This is truly awesome news. I was worried when Mattin left, and I really do like his designs but Horbury's previous car list is undeniably good.

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