slusher Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 I'm offended that there would be offended posts. I don't get why anyone would be offended by someone posting a pic of a car they like. I agree...
Harry P. Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 We all know what they look like, so I won't bother posting photos. But there are a handful of cars that to me are just about perfect. Not perfect... nothing is... but darn close (and I'm talking styling here, not necessarily mechanicals/performance). 1968-69 Dodge Charger. I can't decide which I like better–the 4 round taillights of the '68 or the wide horizontal ones on the '69. Let's call it a draw. (A close runner-up is the '66-'67 Charger). 1968 Corvette. Just about perfect from every angle. 1961 Jaguar E-Type. 'nuff said. 1930s Big Mercedes (various models, 1937 540K, for example). Some of the slickest, classiest cars ever. Überautos! 1963-64-65 Buick Riviera. 1965-66-67 Impala. Just to name a few...
sjordan2 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Two of my favorites.. That Auburn would be a desecration, but it's certainly based on the fibergalss replica kit car.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Do you detect any patterns? Same guy designed this.... ...and this... ...sheer genius. Edited July 19, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy
MAGNUM4342 Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 You are correct, sir. My poor, addled brain was jumping back and forth between this thread and "what would you like to see in resin that hasn't been done?" My apologies. No apologies necessary. I messed up too by not putting a question mark at the end of that for one. I also went back to the beginning to see if I was screwed up. I know you won't believe this...but I myself have mixed up threads before...
Greg Myers Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 I think the attitude it had better be good is a bit arrogant. What you consider good and what others do can be 2 different things. Show me what ya got, and we'll see.
Bernard Kron Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Same guy designed this.... ...and this... ...sheer genius. That would be the great Raymond Loewy, often considered one of the founders of modern industrial design. Among other things he is largely responsible for the phenomenon of the corporate logo. Here's perhaps his most famous work: Here are some other examples you might recognize - and in some circles he was acknowledged for being a pretty dapper dude, too... Sorry for the digression... Here are a couple of Alfas that push my buttons: Superflow II by Pininfarina from 1956 Canguro by Bertone from 1964
Harry P. Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Loewy didn't design the Coke logo nor the iconic bottle. He did alter the existing bottle design somewhat.
Greg Myers Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) "DO you detect any patterns ? " Cars with pointy noses ? Edited July 19, 2013 by Greg Myers
Bernard Kron Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Loewy didn't design the Coke logo nor the iconic bottle. He did alter the existing bottle design somewhat. You're right. The script dates back to the early 20th century. Loewy consulted on the logo tweaks for the patented version of the script in late 50's. As a result he's associated with logo, a misconception I apparently share. I stand corrected! He (his firm, actually) designed the fountain dispenser, the can and the slenderized bottle (he considered the original bottle a "perfect" design but was hired by Coke to update it). He sometimes claimed the "wave" as his, although it is generally credited to others. Edited July 19, 2013 by Bernard Kron
Harry P. Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 He (his firm, actually) designed the fountain dispenser, the slenderized bottle and consulted on the logo tweaks for the patented version of the late 50's. He sometimes claimed the "wave" as his, although it is generally credited to others. Right, he designed the dispenser, not the logo or the bottle shape. The logo was designed in the 1880s by the inventor's bookkeeper and the bottle shape was also designed and a well-known icon well before Raymond Loewy ever came along. He "tweaked" the bottle shape, but that's all.
Dragfreak Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 or my vega, I don't know why but these cars just fascinate me, being a unibody and so light with a rowdy small block and a good suspension set up theyre mid to low 10 second cars
Bernard Kron Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Right, he designed the dispenser, not the logo or the bottle shape. The logo was designed in the 1880s by the inventor's bookkeeper and the bottle shape was also designed and a well-known icon well before Raymond Loewy ever came along. He "tweaked" the bottle shape, but that's all. I was editing my response when you replied. We are in agreement. Consider the horse dead...
Lunajammer Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) To me this was the apex of American stock car racing. Other years followed close but this got me hung up on 72 Satellites for life. This was the BEEF. Edited July 19, 2013 by Lunajammer
moparfarmer Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 To me this was the apex of American stock car racing. Other years followed close but this got me hung up on 72 Satellites for life. This was the BEEF. The "KING" with his horse...There will only be ONE KING.KNG RICHARD PETTY...Definately one of his nicer mounts... To me this was the apex of American stock car racing. Other years followed close but this got me hung up on 72 Satellites for life. This was the BEEF.
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