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From: Long Beach, MS
I'm with you. I would consider replacing my GS350 with another one (yes, I like it that much) for lower mileage but it would have to be a 2015 or earlier. Lexus went all full spindle grill in 2016 and that by itself is enough to keep me from going with a newer model even though they are basically otherwise unchanged. I'm just sad that the GS was killed off before Lexus stylists came back to their senses.
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From: Frederick, MD
In auto design, I think DeLorean deserves a high mark. It still looks timeless after 40 years. It takes an eclectic visionary to come up with designs that leaves you speechless. I do realize DeLorean was not his creation but he had something to do with that as well as Pontiac GTO Tempest. I think he was a brilliant genius.
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From: Long Beach, MS
The SSK is stunning. And I would have included the Talbot-Lago if I could have remembered what it was. I could picture it in my mind but the closest I got was the Bugatti Tipo 57 Atlantic coupe and when I googled up pics I knew that wasn't quite the one I was thinking of.
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From: Napa
A 1937 Talbot sold recently for thirteen million dollars. I saw one in the flesh at a car show, purple. Looked like a beautiful eggplant.
Of course I am partial to the Gullwing 300SL as well.
Of course I am partial to the Gullwing 300SL as well.
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Challenge going forward is with EVs,
No grilles to be the face of the brand, no exhaust and the basic architecture around the drive train.
Designing around a slab under the driver and no drive train after 100 years will e interesting.
The Mustang Mach E is a fine engineering design but lacks the traditional sex appeal of a Mustang
No grilles to be the face of the brand, no exhaust and the basic architecture around the drive train.
Designing around a slab under the driver and no drive train after 100 years will e interesting.
The Mustang Mach E is a fine engineering design but lacks the traditional sex appeal of a Mustang
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From: bolton
Design is one thing, being compliant with world wide regulations is something totally different.
Everyone is trying to maximize fuel economy, that takes most of the edges away and lends itself to shapeless blobs.
We can't forget about civilian guidelines in the EU either, that requires tall nose to prevent broken hip. knees etc.
I'm not sure an S2000 would be producible today.
Those massive ugly wheels? the high front body line turns into a high waistline which needs big wheels so they don't look stupid.
Everyone is trying to maximize fuel economy, that takes most of the edges away and lends itself to shapeless blobs.
We can't forget about civilian guidelines in the EU either, that requires tall nose to prevent broken hip. knees etc.
I'm not sure an S2000 would be producible today.
Those massive ugly wheels? the high front body line turns into a high waistline which needs big wheels so they don't look stupid.
