What Happened to Automotive Styling?
There’s no doubt that automotive styling has changed throughout the years. But what happened to it that resulted in most cars looking like jelly beans?
October 18, 2017
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There’s no doubt that automotive styling has changed throughout the years. But what happened to it that resulted in most cars looking like jelly beans?
Every month is different at the Louisville Cars and Coffee for a Cause. Some of the cars become “regulars,” but there are always a few that rarely make it out or are making their first appearance at the show.
Giovanni Michelotti, the “founder of freelance car design,” had more than 1,200 of his designs make it into production during his career. His portfolio includes designs for Alpine, BMW, Hino, Maserati, and Triumph, among others.
The Rebelle Rally is an all-woman off-road navigation rally through Southern California and Nevada, covering about 1,250 miles. It’s not a race for speed or the shortest distance, but rather a test of navigational skills using vehicles that can be daily drivers, maps, a compass, and no GPS or cellphones.
When the foam seat cushion in your car is badly disintegrating, it may be tempting to buy a whole new seat. But sometimes you just want a quick and simple solution that works.
The Howard Steamboat Museum car show helped benefit the non-profit landmark in Jeffersonville, Indiana. A great variety of cars were displayed on the grounds of the historic mansion, including a Pro Stock Henry J, a Honda Beat, gasser Chevys, and a dusk-rose Ford Thunderbird.
Don Nichols’ Shadow Racing team fielded innovative race cars in both the Can-Am and Formula 1 series. The legendary black-and-white cars weren’t always successful, though.
Held on the second Saturday of every month, the Louisville Cars and Coffee for a Cause brings the largest variety of vehicles to a parking lot. The show benefits the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
With the experience of designing cars for General Motors, Shelby America, and Japanese manufacturers, Peter Brock’s designs, which include the Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe, have become influential throughout the automotive industry.