![]() 10/20/2015 at 10:56 • Filed to: Lincoln futura | ![]() | ![]() |
If only the future of automotive design would have been this grandiose.
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It looks like the fin and rear light design did in a way make it to the Capri/Premiere/Continental line like you have, so it didn’t completely just disappear.
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If only the future of automotive design had this much visibility.
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It’s the lack of having glass that can be turned mirror reflective with a button. Otherwise awesome bubble cars are basically solar ovens.
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What is the mystery warning light? The world may never know. Also, having no fuel gauge is hilarious.
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I was thinking more horizontally, y’know.
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The front “eyebrow” design made it onto the Capri as well: very subtle but it is noticeably there.
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Oh, I know, but even semi-vertical glass isn’t optimal for staying out in the sun. I also know that beltlines are mostly about crash protection - I was being facetious.
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No fuel gauge is bad but having the gauge in the middle of the steering wheel is a stroke of genius I think.
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It’s probably a good idea to have the shifting not on the column. Otherwise the column would have to be a tube (speedo cable, etc.) through a tube (steering shaft) through another tube (shifter), through an outside tube for additional wiring. I bet it’s already kind of a nightmare on the steering box end.
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Hey not to put any pressure on you but I have had another inquiry about the Lincoln. He was wanting to see it this weekend as well but I told him you had first dibs. I think you are more serious buyer but I was wondering if you would actually be able to make it on Friday or Saturday? If not I might show it to him.
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Making decision... okay done. Unless something drastically changes, yes.
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Awesome. Is it bad I kind of miss the days of old nostalgic loading bars?
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I miss all of them shorter than about 2 minutes long. Past that point, they can DIAF.
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Hummm... GPS!
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Now people are too confused to even operate a compass
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On a closer look... it´s the speedo!
Really looks like a compass.
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The speedo in on the steering wheel? Why two speedos?
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Further research confirms compass.
http://www.1966batmobile.com/background.htm
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The Futura had GPS before it was cool!
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Even before it was invented!