OK, so I shouldn't specify "HTML text only"... 8^)
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OK, I'll bite:
BMW 507 (1956 - 1959)
2935 lbs curb weight
3.168 litre V8
150HP@5000 rpm
Serial production of 251 after two prototypes
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> <snip>
>
> Okay, speaking of distinctive cars, I'm gonna open a Pandora's Box here. What
> one car would you most like to find in your driveway on Christmas (excluding
> Datsun Roadsters)?
>
> My choice would be a 1967 Ferrari 330/P4
> 1750 lbs
> 4 liter mid-engine V12
> 450hp @ 8000rpm
> only 4 were built, 3 are still in existence
>
>http://www.supercars.net/Pic?s=1&i=527&p=1967_ferrari_330_p4-1.jpg&y=1967&m=Ferr
> ari&o=330%20P4
>
> George, is that more the shape you had in mind?
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Pre-Zee
> > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 11:03 PM
> > To: roadster List
> > Subject: Design Study
> >
> >
> > There was some talk about the styling of the rear of the Datsun roadsters a
> > week or so ago. I don't have much of a problem with the back design myself,
> > but I feel like the nose had a chunk chopped off. I guess I am a child of
> > 1970's sports cars 240Z & such, & expect a more pointed nose on a "sports
> > car".
> >
> > I got to thinking about this & have been studying car designs over on the
> > Ewa model car site (www.ewa1.com). The one thing I am finding is cars I
> > find to be similar in design (take "similar" VERY liberally) all seem to be
> > from the 1950's. Cars with an 'abrupt' nose like our Datsuns, or the
> > proportions, or a reminiscent line in the body work.
> >
> > I know all those 1960's cars were pretty similar in basic shape, but are
> > they all 'leftovers' from the 1950's?
> >
> > Was the 240Z such a sensation because it was the first fresh idea in 20
> > years?
> >
> > What thoughts are out there? I'm still chewing on this.
> >
> > Here's some I see similarities in. Yes it is a stretch on the first one,
> > but -I- see roadster in it.
> >
> > 1950'd Borgward
> > http://ew1.com/md/sem10151.jpg
> > and 1950's Ferrari
> > http://ew1.com/md/art903.jpg
> >
> > George M (Pre-Z)
> >
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