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I like it. It works when combined with those 50s colors. I dont think it would work with more modern colors.

 

Honda has denied that the S2000 will ever come back.

Nevertheless, here is one next gen floating around and even a makeover by our esteemed friend The Sketch Monkey.

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Render beats real......love those 2 'tomato-toned' sketches (pastels?)

 

Ah.... the 80's!

https://designyoutrust.com/2021/07/lamborghini-athon-an-amazing-but-forgotten-concept-car-from-1980/
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Ford Explorer refresh only for China?

https://fordauthority.com/2022/09/refreshed-ford-explorer-for-china-adopts-full-width-led-light-bar/

"...the refreshed Ford Explorer built specifically for the Chinese market will also bear a full-width LED light bar up front."

"As Ford Authority previously reported, the refreshed Chinese Explorer will likely remain in China, however, and won’t be coming to the U.S. In fact, the 2023 Ford Explorer in America will carry over to the new model year largely unchanged."

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I think it looks pretty good. Why aren't we getting these updates here in the United States? It seems that would appeal to this market too.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

I believe looks is the operative word here. I would not think that a strip of light that thin and high would illuminate very much roadway. Probably intended as a giant running light and design statement.

Maybe the next step will be outlining the entire car?

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Well, yeah... I think that's obvious to everyone.

I can see the benefit for a front running bar and a back one. One of the reasons I bought a Ford Edge was because I liked the LED light bar running across the back - I thought it was a nice safety feature to keep me visible.

Side ones... not so much - the wrap-around front and rear lights at the corners seem to be doing a good job of that and they give it some directional indication by not being a continuous strip along the side.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Automan was way ahead of his time
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Here is a special treat courtesy of Hagerty- a tour of the storage basement of the Henry Ford Museum. Lots of concept cars and historical vehicles. Keep your eyes peeled as there is a lot of interesting rolling stock in the background that does not get covered in the tour. Enjoy!

https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/underground-vault-at-the-henry-ford-museum-cars-with-amazing-history-barn-find-hunter-ep-133/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=23_MED_UN_GBL_EML_UN_UN_Watchlist_Feb13&hashed_email=8e43f6a5abf43ff70e0771781e4993de6c08fd1510eadb1414b4ce6b84c34e12

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Good catch! Looks like one could achieve that glow/outline effect with florescent tape.

Let's hope jm2 doesn't mod his new Caddy to amp up the light show effects!

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That's pretty neat.

Although, with robotic arms doing the clay molding does make me wonder. Didn't you once tell us that there was no substitute for a designer getting off the computer and getting their hands on the clay to appreciate the shape of the car as it comes together? While this technology is really cool and looks like quite a time-saver, does it shortcut and eliminate a designer's intimacy with the emerging shape of the car?

All the best,
Andrew.

 

That was a terrific question and great response. Hope it stays that way.

In the basement of the Ford Museum I thought they might mention the story on the 65 GTO and or at least the Ambassador convertible concept.

I find The Great Wall is pleasant array of weird. The Figaro green works as does the 1989 Century sedan rear end and schnoz (modified with Fusion headlights). Perfect rims to compliment the Schuco look. I think it probably looks better in the flesh, although admittedly I have a weakness for four door hardtops.

 

im guessing youre the one with the turned up collars and shiny shoes?

 

I don't know much about the car in the first 3 photoss, but judging by those wheels it appears to be the Supersonic that was used to 'rebody' a Shelby Cobra in the late 60's by a UK auto broker...