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Even I got caught up in that insanity......... Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

There's a 'Vette under all that Eldo - this Marlin devotee rates it a good weird!

 

I would not call that insanity. Trying how to achieve new and different looks utilizing what technology will allow is what the designer is supposed to do.

Comment section for that article bring up some other interesting GM products: 3rd gen Camaro/Firebird, the early 1960's bubble top, reverse curve Chevrolet B bodies.

I do not mind the bent glass. It made an interesting way for a different termination of the roof for its time.

 

Alternatively, breezeway back window over at the competition goes inverted. They did eventually make a Maverick as well, didn't they? (sorry ...)

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-mercury-monterey-s-55-427/

 

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Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 1957-8

 

Recently the Ferrari Design Team hit it out of the park with 2 Red Dot Awards.
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"Fantastic ceremony last night in Essen at the Aalto Theatre, for the Red Dot Award: one of the most prestigious prizes in the world, considered the Oscar of design... It was the first time in the history of this award that two Red Dot "Best of the Best" were given to the same car manufacturer, in the same edition. Very proud about my team of the Ferrari Design Center!"

 

Congratulations but it looks like a couple of the group need to learn how to dress for an awards event.

 

Those Italians!

 

red dots for what?

 

It’s a design award given to outstanding design.
The Red Dot Award is a recognised international seal for good design. For 60 years, it was pursued by companies and design studios as a credible endorsement of their design excellence. Companies and studios knows and respect this seal for excellent design.
The Red Dot is the distinction for high design quality. Only products that demonstrate outstanding design are awarded the coveted seal of quality by the international jury.

 

okkkkk, but what was the red dots for specifically?
engine hp, paint to sample surchrges etc.?

 

Design

 

design of what?
(who’s on first?)

 

The car.
Purosangue & the Ferrari concept car

 

Somehow, I just couldn't resist posting this design beauty.
1948 Panhard Dynavia
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'61 Poncho bubbletop; Yeah baby! (think Austin Powers)
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P.J.s Merc looks sweet!
Parking it on my street in Rome might be a challenge tho --
How many GPM (gallons per mile)

 

LOVE those!

 

Baojun E300 Kiwi EV. All electric. Under 14,000 USD city car Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Here's a review of the car before it was updated.

 

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It looks like a FIAT Multipla and a SmartCar had some special time together in the garage one night and this was the result.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

I know its ugly, but i dig it as it looks like a Star Wars droid

 

What does everyone think of the new Singer DLS-T?
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/pick-your-jaw-floor-singers-bewinged-700bhp-dls-t-project

 

It’s outrageous !!! I love that it’s unapologetic for that. A lot of cool details to take in. Want to see if on the road, especially from the back where it looks like it ate a 911, just crazy. I keep on going back and forth whether or not I like the “touring” version or the full blown wing better.

 

Pretty cool. An homage to a classic.