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I agree, that era. Iam a huge fan of the Morgan Aero8 and i
Constantly wonder why more companies arent manufacturing modern
Twist on the wide fender,runner board classics(i remember chrysler did one in a chopped hotrod style)
But chrysler and Morgan are the only two i can think of that have tried to 'tip the hat' to those bygone
Days.)with the exception of a few concept cars from leading manufacturers, It seems to be Only the custom/rod scene's constant reworking of treasured chassis/shells that Keep that style in the modern eras mind..
I would very much like to see Ford beat someone else to do it.. Make a Modern car with sweeping fenders,curves and sideboards wide enough to lay down on(or shoot from;) )

Apologies..Rant over:)
 
They have done a tribute car or two, I'm thinking of that small SUV, but the name of it escapes me at the moment...
 
Denny

Soon after we married in 1958 I bought a 1931 Model A coupe and started restoring it. Bought another Model A, a 1929 4-door all original.
Another guy wanted the 1931 coupe more than I did so sold it and bought a 1926 Model T touring basket case. Restored it original. It's someplace north of Tallahassee in a museum now.

In 1970 bought almost my dream car. Ever since grade school I wanted a 1940 Ford deluxe coupe. Right down the cul-de-sac I bought a 1939 Ford deluxe coupe with a Camaro rear bench seat added so we could haul our kids. 283/powerglide. Hauled it to Florida in 1994. Hauled back to Illinois in 2016. Still own it.
Better style than a 1940.
Bought a new 1965 Mustang fastback HP 289. Loved it but three kids outgrew it.
First truck was a red 1975 Ford supercab. Next 1977 one ton to pull 5th wheel RV.
My last Ford and still own it, a 1941 deluxe 2-dr sedan all Chevy power. It's now in my Illinois garage.

Want to buy another Model A coupe or any body style that's restored or a driver.
Besides those I own old Chevys.

We've always tinkered on and driven old cars.
 
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I did like the styling, but I've never been in one.


One of my black belts had one and she loved it...
 
4est_4est_Gump said:
I did like the styling, but I've never been in one.


One of my black belts had one and she loved it...
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Yeah the one i was in was a females car, she loved it too.. Now she loves
Her new VW beetle.. Another spin on an older model shape.
 
It does seem to be a chick-moblie...


The first time I went down into Mexico, I was freaked out by how many VW beetles they had. I learned that they were the last nation still producing them.
 
The F150 has morphed, but it always has(bullnose,bricknose etc).
Its a modern truck i would own here if i could($'s and fuel) that said
I do own a Bricknose longbed 4x4 351w efi.. But it isnt my daily driver right now.
The Ford Rangers are really popular over here.

More concepts:
http://oldconceptcars.com
 
4est_4est_Gump said:
I'm not sure that I could get used to that...


;)
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Can you imaging the steering ratio so you could get full lock with both hands on the 'wheel'.?
I'm pretty sure the racing ratio aren't road legal..something to do with potential for over compensation/steering at speed..
Years ago i tried to put a car through engineering that had a rally steering ratio in it (1/2-1) and they
Knocked it back on unroadworthy.. Thats here though, you crazy Yanks, anythings ok isnt it?
:D
 
Reminds me of the first time I drove a car with power steering...

It was freaky not feeling the road through the wheel.



It took well over a year for me to stop trying to find the clutch in my F150! :D

There was always a bit of panic when coming to a stop and not finding it...
 
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A few Ford Motor Company successes during the post-WWII era have been spectacular. First the Mustang in the 1960s, more recently the F150 pickup.

Ford’s most stunning defeat was the Edsel, unveiled in 1957. The Edsel endures as a case study of serial flaming screw-ups in automotive design, advertising, production, and rollout.

All of the flawed Edsel’s moving parts were destined for a dumpster. First, the car was overhyped for more than a year, with no actual previews for the automotive press; no clandestine drawings, specs, or features of any kind were revealed. Second, dealers had no advance introductions. Third, when finally launched, the Edsel looked ugly -- sensationally ugly… No, breathtakingly ugly. Fourth, workmanship was sloppy, mechanical failures recurred, and frequently. Finally, the Edsel was overengineered, too complicated for average dealer mechanics to service.

Thus, the Edsel collapsed with no redeeming virtues, except as fodder for TV laugh tracks, and the wrong kind of business school case studies.
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http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/03/paul_ryans_edsel.html#ixzz4ciWEUmtw
 
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