Style that's stood the test of time

Kinja'd!!! "Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
11/26/2015 at 18:13 • Filed to: Oldies

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Fifty years ago:

Miura

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Fifty years ago

NSU Ro80

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Forty years ago:

Citroen CX (yes, it’s a Mk2. Yes, I prefer them to the original)

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DISCUSSION (8)


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > Cé hé sin
11/26/2015 at 18:32

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I think I agree about all of them. I’ve always thought the RO80 was a handsome design.


Kinja'd!!! DuckDraper > Cé hé sin
11/26/2015 at 18:35

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77 years ago:

The 1938 Hispano-Suiza H6C Xenia Coupe by Saoutchik

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Kinja'd!!! Cé hé sin > DuckDraper
11/26/2015 at 18:40

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H’mmm.

There’s something a little bit off about that to my eyes, especially around the glasshouse.

The fitted luggage is to die for though.


Kinja'd!!! deprecated account > DuckDraper
11/26/2015 at 18:45

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I've seen it in person. The little details are spectacular.


Kinja'd!!! camaroboy68ss > Cé hé sin
11/26/2015 at 19:21

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52 years ago:

the C2 Corvette Sting Ray

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Kinja'd!!! 911e46z06 > camaroboy68ss
11/26/2015 at 23:31

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Came here to post a ‘63. Look at it. Look at it!

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Kinja'd!!! NJAnon > Cé hé sin
11/27/2015 at 16:24

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The Bugatti EB-110 is one that stands out to me.


Kinja'd!!! Nauraushaun > Cé hé sin
11/28/2015 at 06:45

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I think you’re right. I think it’s the interesting shape of the windscreen (which leads to funny A-pillars) combined with a high-waist and low-roof, probably something to do with those doors.

It’s interesting to see how design requirements shape cars in weird ways sometimes. Compare the SW20 MR2 to a conventional front-engined sports car from the same era, it looks just a bit too cab-forward.