Car designs that manufacturers 'got right'

[Marlin]

Fiat was the work of Gandini I think wasn't it? They are certainly a polarizing design. I spotted a couple of ratty examples in europe last year and I find them quite challenging to like. Lol

Quattroporte though..... always thought it was a stunner. Might get one and put an LSX in it to make it faster and reliable. :p

[Spoonfed]

No.1 without a doubt




But if I the above wasn't an option, Vanquish!


THIS!

[mizone]

I agree with a lot of this stuff. My three cents the Alpha 159 sedan is a pretty car.

[hgmonaro]

whilst looking for a picture of a Lancia Beta (nearly bought one... chickened out!) I saw this



there seems to be a modern version, can't remeber seeing it before



here's the Beta... one I was interested in was a deep burgandy

[Marlin]

The Beta is a great looking car.

[Paddington]

Boss 302 - 1969.




Does not have a bad angle and has a better front I think than the 1970 year. Notice how it has no scoops on the rear quarter. No flippant styling cues etc. Great lines.



Mk1 Escort two door.



A good looking small car.


Audi RS8.



I expect they would be a nightmare to maintain (ie engine out to fix the aircon condenser) but I think they're a great looking car


Another long hood short back car (ie Mustang, 240Z, RX-7)

[Captiva Fan]

Thread is about aesthetic design..mostly...the Ghia has one of the sweetest profiles out there. That's why?

I guess I didn't register my disagreeance when someone posted that Jimny a few days back, should just have kept quiet on the Ghia & Cordia too.

[Nero]

NSU RO80 would have to on the list. One of the most influential designs ever.
Chrysler 300 too.

[Bren]

whilst looking for a picture of a Lancia Beta (nearly bought one... chickened out!) I saw this

I came here to post this! One day I would like to build a replica/kit version. Great looking car.

I think these look great. Marcos Mantula



Modern cars, E85 Z4



And also Toyota 86. Personally I think it is probably the best looking couple available under 100k at the moment.

[Imposter Forg]

I agree with a lot of this stuff. My three cents the Alpha 159 sedan is a pretty car.

ALFA

Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili

i swear anyone who calls alfa alpha should be condemned to driving a prius for life

[Dr Felix Wankel]

[Imposter Forg]

[HSV Senator]

[200MPH]

This! (But Biased...)



Back to reality, I endorse a couple of the aforementioned:

Pug 406 Coupe
VE
TE Magna - such a clean, sharp and well executed design, look at the opposition in 96 or whenever they came out.
NSU R080 - so far ahead of its time, influenced euro aero design for decades (see Audi 100 of '82 for the influence)

Back to exotics -

Lambo Muira
Lancia Stratos
Lancia 037 (want)
Ford RS200 (huge want)
Porsche 917K
BMW M1
BMW E30 M3, JPS colours thanks (E46 M3 is also so right as mentioned - just such a muscular stance, without trying hard).
67-69 Camaro
Sigh...too many to list

[SLrocket]