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In reply to the discussion: The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray arrives with edges sharpened [View all]CanSocDem
(3,286 posts)57. Well that ones ruined.
The windshield on those Corvettes is iconic. But it is a subjective aesthetic determination which means 'Everybody is right!'
As for the 2014 edition....to me it is another example of the prevailing design fixation on 'excess'. In particular, excessive design.
Modern day designers do what the 'Vette designers did. Take 4 or 5 stylized body lines each capable of standing on their own, and work out a way to put them ALL into the design. I think it is a generational thing, but still prevalent in many aspects of the culture.
Back in my day there was a aesthetic narrative to the long drawn out body lines that suggested grace or style without shouting. The shape of a windshield, the iconic shape of the side panels and the pert, protruding, yet stylishly understated rear deck made the Corvette something special. Nowadays, they just want to SELL as many as possible.
Unfortunately that means putting all the company's resources into the biggest moneymakers. Cars that are short, stocky and well 'branded'. Don't get me started....
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Indeed, it does look like they have been taking styling cues from Maranello
A HERETIC I AM
Jan 2013
#30
the most beautiful car I've ever seen was an old (or should I say vintage) 1958 Cadillac El Dorado.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#21
I'm not crazy about the look of it, myself. Too angular. But I'm partial to the third generation
LeftyMom
Jan 2013
#37