Gary, respect your opinion, also love the C type, still lust after one that was
used as a street car locally in the 60s, but am concerned by your comparison to
certain ladies. The C is a bit big shouldered and slab sided next to the D,
especially with its high zoot fin. Doesn't sound much like the Norma Jean that
I
used to see. Old glasses? Merry Christmas. John
Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/23/98 8:27:32 PM, vscjohn@iamerica.net wrote:
>
> <<wow. All special, but the absolute from the golden era(the 50's)is without
> question the D-type. Tops even the Fazazz 250 SWB California and '59 pontoon
> fendered 250 TR.>>
>
> Close, but not quite right IMHO -- Having admired the C-type from afar for
> these many years (since it was introduced -- I was nine at the time), I must
> vote for the C-type as the most beautiful and, having just had the opportunity
> to drive one this year, a very nice car to drive taking into account that it
> was bred for Le Mans. I'm afraid that I find the D-type a little too Buck
> Rogers for my taste, with that silly fin, and the curves, which looked taut on
> the C-type, are too overdone on the D-type. Like comparing Marilyn Monroe to
> Jayne Mansfield or Mae West.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
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