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for the critics who diss'd the 914s' design... |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 15 2010, 11:52 PM
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Perhaps these "classics" would make you nostalgic for the days when you'd dare call the 914s' "styling" "awkward". Compared to many of todays' automotive styling exercises, I'd say the 914 is an example of restraint, clarity and purposeful design.
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Elliot Cannon |
Jan 16 2010, 05:39 PM
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I love 914's so much I have two of them but how can you compare them with some of the cars pictured? Those cars where designed for a whole different purpose. If you want to show some comparisons, at least use a car that was a roadster type sports car. Not some boxy ugly assed econo-box/soccer team hauler.
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 17 2010, 12:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
I love 914's so much I have two of them but how can you compare them with some of the cars pictured? Those cars where designed for a whole different purpose. If you want to show some comparisons, at least use a car that was a roadster type sports car. Not some boxy ugly assed econo-box/soccer team hauler. Back in late '69/early '70 when the 914 was introduced, for around 1/2 its cost you could by, among other things, a new Beetle, a Toyota Corolla, or one of these.... a Fiat 850 Coupe. The Fiat proved that inexpensive didn't need to be ugly. Here in 2010, I'd hardly call a Civic Coupe or a Chevy Cobalt "cheap" or even "inexpensive", but they don't hurt my eyes or affront my aesthetic sensibilities the way a Yaris, Smart4Two, Cube, Prius, Leaf, et al do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Back in the day, I almost bought one of these........Fiat 850 Coupe. For the price, it was fun to drive, and I thought looked really cool. (Notice I didn't say anything about durability or rust resistance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). I haven't seen one of these for decades. Attached image(s) |
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