noe said:
the window ends too abruptly, i think if it went back further and ended at a point it would accent the vehicle quite well
As it is, it looks almost exactly like a 66 shelby. same kick-back at the rear edge of the window. There is actually a proper name for that design element, but I can't recall it now. I actually think it is quite clean and slick looking. BMW coupes, sedans, and even some SN95 mustangs have a similar shape on the trailing edge of the quarter windows.
If the quarter windows came to a point, it would look too much like a generic car, a current cavalier coupe, to be precise. And it would not look like any mustang other than a 79-93 hardtop/hatch, and there are not really any other cues from that era on the car. I think that would be a mistake.
I don't think "extractor vents" would look as cool. There aren't any other "vents" or "scoops" on the car, fake or otherwise. It isn't a pontiac, after all.
And visibility would be an issue, as those sail panels are relatively big. I think my wife's miata is hard to see out of to the rear quarters, and the rear window is right behind my head.
Scoops are kind of ubiquitous anymore, like rice burner having a roof-scoop. God, Why? is it mid engine? think not. is it a racecar without heating or cooling? Not. Ram air is one thing, but most of that goes overboard rather quickly.
I like the "walk quietly and carry a big stick" philosophy. Probably the reason that I like a tasteful approach, almost a sleeper, with excellent power, handling, and brakes.