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  1. 330 4HL

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    #3002 jm2, Nov 24, 2015
    The car is pretty cool, but I have 'issues' with the front end
     
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    #3003 330 4HL, Nov 24, 2015
    more specifically?

    Although the center grill surround looks a bit clumsy, the front looks a lot better with the plexi headlight covers in place that aren't in any of those early photos.

    Here's a link to Velocetoday that shows the final version.
    Past and Present Alfa Part 2

    The only part of the car that I take issue with is the honking great exhaust on the side of the car...
     
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    #3004 jm2, Nov 25, 2015
    You guessed it, the front execution looks 'back ally crude' to my eye. I know it's a one-off etc, but that face is one of the most important elements of any car, and if it's not right.........it's not right. For all the time spent on the rest of the car to have a big shipping strap surrounding the central grille just looks 'homemade'
    He gets an A for effort from me and a B+ for execution. :)


    The rest of the car is fine, IMVHO.
     
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    #3007 tritone, Nov 27, 2015
    ...I may need a good deal more scotch before I can see trading the R8 for any one of those....but I applaud the search for the next form.....I guess....
     
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    #3008 jm2, Nov 27, 2015
    Not to worry............I seriously doubt any of those will ever see the light of day
    it's the search and exploration that's important :)
     
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    #3010 NeuroBeaker, Nov 27, 2015
    Or a Silver Batmobile. :)

    All the best,
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    among other things.....:D
     
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    #3012 NeuroBeaker, Nov 28, 2015
    :eek: If it looks like "other things" then you really should get that checked out. :D

    I can't really articulate why, but I really like that particular concept. Maybe it's just that the design eschewed the usual super-high sides (e.g. Chrysler 300C) that a lot of concepts go for and so doesn't look like a tank or pillbox fortification. Do you have specific thoughts on that one, John?

    All the best,
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    #3013 jm2, Nov 28, 2015
    the wheel arches are a bit OTT with the large flat surface in side view
    the amount they rise above the main body is 'probably overstated' :)
    but what I am fascinated with are the unusual proportions with the upper to lower relationship, eschewing the slab sided look so many cars have today
    with some judicious refinement, it could be improved upon and still look quite unique
    but hey, it's a raw statement, so I give it kudos for breaking out from the 'lookalike mold'
     
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    it reminds me of two recent concept cars...from American luxury car makers :) (FYI: I like the Lincoln, but LOVE the Caddy)

    I do like the lower beltline/taller greenhouse. too many "chopped bathtub" cars out there.

    wheel arches on the Audi concept are a bit overdone ;)
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    #3015 jm2, Nov 28, 2015
    the Cadillac is awesome......the Lincoln.........
     
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    I find this quite compelling; as you say, good starting point.

    It looks to be something of a "double-ender" like Dick Teague's first Hornet concept where all 4 fenders & all 4 doors (I think) were the same pressings.

    The first car I thought of was the Matra 530!

    BTW, the wheel arches are NOT OTT; the wheels just need to be designer size...:)
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    #3017 Tcar, Nov 28, 2015
    I remember seeing Teague's AMC Cavalier concept that was like that. Hood and trunklid were identical also, I think.
     
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    #3018 kevin956, Nov 28, 2015
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    At the risk of some self promotion, I put together an article for Southwest Star MBZ magazine on the Art Center Car Classic in October. What a great event. I also gathered the best of stories and photo galleries and a few videos from around the internet. There are some really good photographers out there. All are gathered here at the link:

    Best of Art Center Classic 2015 | Chassis001.com

    I also put up a few photos of the GM Chaparral 2X Vision Grand Turismo concept car that was on display at this link as well -
    Chaparral 2X Vision Grand Turismo | Chassis001.com

    Happy reading and clicking!
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    #3019 jm2, Nov 28, 2015
    Very cool, thanks for posting.


    I'm an Art Center Grad from the Stone Age's, but it's still a great school
     
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    #3020 jm2, Nov 30, 2015
    fascinating styling analysis of some '30's '40's era designs......who knew about hidden headlamps on '40's DeSotos :eek:

    Car Style Critic
     
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    #3023 jm2, Dec 1, 2015
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    With all due respect to the Lexus Design team, I completely disagree with the execution of the 'Face' they are using
    But they are smarter and get paid more than I do, so it's their call.....:)
    We can talk all day long about the need to 'be different' and to 'stand out', but seriously?
    But as the one article pointed out, that customer doesn't make their purchase decision on appearance..........unfortunately
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    #3024 Wade, Dec 1, 2015
    I had that Predator pic on my phone and was holding it up, comparing it to the Lexus at the show. Got a few chuckles from passerbys with that.

    Makes the Aztec look positively beautiful. :)
     
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    #3025 jm2, Dec 1, 2015
    the Aztec was indeed better than that front end they're now using
     
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