Not much for the Sketch Monkey to criticize- especially on such a clean design. While he did criticize the tail pipes for possible excessive length (debatable), I'm surprised he did not say anything about the black area on the rear of the deck lid. IMHO, it looks too much like a 911 Carerra T. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Sanctions have been a blessing in Iran... Youtube Scotty Kilmer reports the factory cost to make cars is $1500-1700 youtu.be/vn_os3ClS_k?t=647 @10:50 timestamp Theyre introducing a new model soon reported to cost $14,000 to 20k for the consumer. https://partonews.ir/en/iranian-santa-fe-600-million-tomans-what-are-the-features-of-riras-car/ Looks better then an Aston SUV Image Unavailable, Please Login
Maybe the coolest "car" to come out of Russia: Mid engine! I'm assuming the body articulates in the middle for turning. They get extra credit for the generous use of rivets in the design. https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/326503-chelyabinsk-8-wheel-aatv Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
This was truly a special C&C at the original Ford Design location. It was a Time Machine. We brought out the 021C, the original McQueen Thomas Crown Manx and the Isdera 112i. We were among some truly special cars on that Saturday! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Believe it or not the Japanese did this in 1969 https://www.carstyling.ru/en/car/1969_toyota_ex_iii/images/26408/ Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
This link has some pretty cool Japanese concept cars https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/gallery-of-japanese-concept-cars/ Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yep, that front end design seems to mimic and predate the invention of the USB cable! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
One of the great things about electric is you can design the shapes differently. You don't have a giant motor to cover up somewhere and generally speaking you don't have a giant radiator in front. The car proportions can change .
The plan with the Marc Newson 021C https://marc-newson.com/ford-021c-concept-car/ is to return it to its original Pantone “021C” orange. Fortunately everything is there and in pretty good shape. It is an iconic concept first shown at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. Designed by Marc Newson and J Mays. It is the only one ever made. Built at Ghia in Italy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_021C Image Unavailable, Please Login
Lyriq light show's pretty cool (would A.I. come up w/something like that?). Alternatively, w/Tesla a front license plate is a zero-compromise opportunity ...
At first I wasn't so sure about the Lyriq Ginza at night light display. But now, I've bought into it. On lookers and bystanders are mesmerized.
The motor is one thing, but the 'giant rad' hasn't been an issue for over 30 years. F or example the 1990 Corvette with its big-ish V8 managed to draw all the cooling air required from below the front fascia. The current 'air intakes' have grown ever larger as the need for them has technically been reduced to minimal. Maybe a bit harsh but I put this down to lazy design/marketing - and the fear of change.
Wonder if the roof ornament was the finishing touch? Or maybe it was up in the rafters and someone said "this thing needs a car" ...?