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CanSocDem

(3,286 posts)
57. Well that ones ruined.
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 11:31 AM
Jan 2013


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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Looks great. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #1
I'm not a car gal at all but that is pretty slick looking KittyWampus Jan 2013 #20
Here is a picture if anyone wants to see... Agschmid Jan 2013 #2
Wow! I'm not a huge car guy freethought Jan 2013 #18
Indeed, it does look like they have been taking styling cues from Maranello A HERETIC I AM Jan 2013 #30
Yeah.. sendero Jan 2013 #47
Looks like a '60s slot car n/t. malthaussen Jan 2013 #59
Some pics would be nice Trajan Jan 2013 #3
Well we did that at the same time haha.. n/t Agschmid Jan 2013 #7
I love it sad-cafe Jan 2013 #4
I haven't liked them since the 70s. Courtesy Flush Jan 2013 #5
the most beautiful car I've ever seen was an old (or should I say vintage) 1958 Cadillac El Dorado. KittyWampus Jan 2013 #21
It is quite beautiful... Agschmid Jan 2013 #23
Never been much.... raidert05 Jan 2013 #6
With 4:1 transfercases ileus Jan 2013 #50
We streamed the press conference GObamaGO Jan 2013 #8
"Sharp" looking with good gas mileage Zorro Jan 2013 #9
I should get one. Archaic Jan 2013 #10
On a side note Zorro Jan 2013 #11
Indeed, they're both gorgeous pieces of machinery. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #13
Oh la la... Agschmid Jan 2013 #24
Hotness! nm nc4bo Jan 2013 #12
I really never 'got' them,,,, benld74 Jan 2013 #14
Love the Corvette. RebelOne Jan 2013 #15
I like the original more Bonn1997 Jan 2013 #16
Best was 1960 DemoTex Jan 2013 #19
I agree, but with a modern LS1 and six speed DainBramaged Jan 2013 #28
Wow gorgeous! Agschmid Jan 2013 #31
Everything is better when it's powered by a LS! justanidea Jan 2013 #35
Well that ones ruined. CanSocDem Jan 2013 #57
I disagree Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #44
I like this one much better than the new one discussed in the OP Fawke Em Jan 2013 #55
I'm a Mustang guy Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #56
The Volt outsells the VEtte... Historic NY Jan 2013 #17
its a substitute for testosterone DainBramaged Jan 2013 #25
Another good post. flvegan Jan 2013 #34
Great RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #22
That's truly bigoted of you DainBramaged Jan 2013 #27
Good post. flvegan Jan 2013 #33
. DainBramaged Jan 2013 #36
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #46
awsome, always loved the vette. crazyjoe Jan 2013 #26
Love it DJ13 Jan 2013 #29
I watched the unveiling live on Youtube. justanidea Jan 2013 #32
Call me crazy, but... Rob H. Jan 2013 #58
I'm not crazy about the look of it, myself. Too angular. But I'm partial to the third generation LeftyMom Jan 2013 #37
*melts* flvegan Jan 2013 #38
There's a '79 in the garage at dad's house. It's the next project once we're done with my ElCo. LeftyMom Jan 2013 #39
No rear spoiler and rubber bumpers. Hmph. flvegan Jan 2013 #40
Oh, it's not keeping the original engine. LeftyMom Jan 2013 #41
My 1980 was far more pretty. flvegan Jan 2013 #42
When we get ready to get working on it I'm going to pick your brain. LeftyMom Jan 2013 #43
I did a frame-off restoration on a '79 a few years back Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #48
I'll be at the Detroit Auto Show in about 10 days Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #45
Can't have a thread on corvettes without this: The Straight Story Jan 2013 #49
Looks like a Lotus... Evasporque Jan 2013 #51
I hope GM makes a lot of money on it Kolesar Jan 2013 #52
The Corvette Goes Goes Full, Clunky NASCAR In Design. Disappointing. (nt) Paladin Jan 2013 #53
Does it come in a hybrid? LWolf Jan 2013 #54
I love it when the Top Gear guys rag on the Corvette Floyd_Gondolli Jan 2013 #60
"Plastic laden shit box" justanidea Jan 2013 #61
Now now Floyd_Gondolli Jan 2013 #63
Even Jeremy Clarkson had a few good things to say freethought Jan 2013 #65
What a beautiful car davesliberal1977_gg Jan 2013 #62
They are still using the antiquated pushrod V8 taught_me_patience Jan 2013 #64
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