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I prefer the pre war look of the 1948. I would love either however, in my driveway. The 1949 here suffers from too many add ons.
@graeme-ogg Graeme, I wonder how many of us are hunting up their Shakespeare to check that verse?
Not my favourite full sized year, but a slight preference currently for the Ford.
Great car. This was the first Lotus that I ever drove, back in 1962. A lime green car that went like stink despite low horsepower. Thanks for the memo...
Thanks Graeme. I was so bored before I read this.
Wow. This one really catches your attention and you can sure tell that it is a Studebaker. Thanks John.
DeSoto please, gold hubcaps and all.
I liked the Chevelle and did not mind the similarity on the 1972 Monte Carlo. The bumper on the 1973 was disappointing.
George always had something interesting to say. I do miss him. Hopefully he is absent by choice and not because of criticism. He could occasionally, l...
Designers went a little nuts on this one with multiple themes incorporated, many parts we would see in future designs.fairly typical of mid fifties GM...
Not that keen on any of these but the Lincoln’s smooth lines have some appeal.
@perrone1 Tony plus 1. Chrysler.
A great year for Chrysler design. Due to family ties I picked the DeSoto first. I like all the rest about equally. Thanks John once again.