InjOnly
March 1st, 2009, 10:35 AM
One of the things that was very interesting to me was the fact that Ferrari and Ford played such a role in the best and worst.
The breakdown is as follows:
Ferrari - 1 worst and 2 best
Ford - 1 worst and 1 best (same car, different years)
GM - 1 worst and 1 best
AMC - 1 worst
Jeep - 1 worst
Jaguar - 1 best (before Ford)
Best
1
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Ferrari1.jpg
Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheel Base (1959)
The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheel Base is one of a number of Ferrari 250 models, many of which embody the best elements of design. Perhaps because of its racing heritage, this particular Ferrari stands out as a memorable favorite among the family of 250s, that also includes the 1961 250 GT California Spider.
2
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Ferrari.jpg
Ferrari Dino 246 (1969-74)
The history of the Ferrari Dino is that the company wanted to field a less expensive GT car to compete with the Porsche 911. All Dinos were powered by a compact V-6 mounted just aft of the cockpit. The design is credited to Sergio Pininfarina, who eventually took over running the coachbuilding company his father started and continued a long and successful career designing many vehicles.
3
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Jag.jpg
Jaguar E-Type Series 1 (1961-67)
With a shape that followed up the successful D-Type Jaguar of the 1950s, the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type (1961-67) became an icon of motoring. Body styles include the OTS (Open Two Seater) and FHC (Fixed Head Coupe). Upon the car's introduction, Enzo Ferrari reportedly called it, "The most beautiful car ever made." Proportions and details on the Series 1 cars are considered to be more pure than later editions
4
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Cadi.jpg
Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette (1948-49)
The 1948 Cadillac is widely regarded as the car that first sprouted tail fins. Those small kick-ups at the trailing edge of the rear fenders started a revolution in styling. While significant, what makes the 1948-49 Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette so handsome is the car's balance and flowing lines
5
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Fastback.jpg
Mustang Fastback (1967-68)
Designers often talk of balance and the purity of the lines and proportions. Certainly, these are elements of design. Compared to other cars on this list, the second-generation Mustang in the fastback body style simply doesn't seem to fit the criteria the designers said they were looking for. But upon closer inspection, the 1967 and 1968 Mustangs are simply striking and exude an aggressiveness that is rare to capture in sheet metal.
The breakdown is as follows:
Ferrari - 1 worst and 2 best
Ford - 1 worst and 1 best (same car, different years)
GM - 1 worst and 1 best
AMC - 1 worst
Jeep - 1 worst
Jaguar - 1 best (before Ford)
Best
1
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Ferrari1.jpg
Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheel Base (1959)
The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheel Base is one of a number of Ferrari 250 models, many of which embody the best elements of design. Perhaps because of its racing heritage, this particular Ferrari stands out as a memorable favorite among the family of 250s, that also includes the 1961 250 GT California Spider.
2
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Ferrari.jpg
Ferrari Dino 246 (1969-74)
The history of the Ferrari Dino is that the company wanted to field a less expensive GT car to compete with the Porsche 911. All Dinos were powered by a compact V-6 mounted just aft of the cockpit. The design is credited to Sergio Pininfarina, who eventually took over running the coachbuilding company his father started and continued a long and successful career designing many vehicles.
3
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Jag.jpg
Jaguar E-Type Series 1 (1961-67)
With a shape that followed up the successful D-Type Jaguar of the 1950s, the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type (1961-67) became an icon of motoring. Body styles include the OTS (Open Two Seater) and FHC (Fixed Head Coupe). Upon the car's introduction, Enzo Ferrari reportedly called it, "The most beautiful car ever made." Proportions and details on the Series 1 cars are considered to be more pure than later editions
4
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Cadi.jpg
Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette (1948-49)
The 1948 Cadillac is widely regarded as the car that first sprouted tail fins. Those small kick-ups at the trailing edge of the rear fenders started a revolution in styling. While significant, what makes the 1948-49 Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette so handsome is the car's balance and flowing lines
5
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/InjOnly/Fastback.jpg
Mustang Fastback (1967-68)
Designers often talk of balance and the purity of the lines and proportions. Certainly, these are elements of design. Compared to other cars on this list, the second-generation Mustang in the fastback body style simply doesn't seem to fit the criteria the designers said they were looking for. But upon closer inspection, the 1967 and 1968 Mustangs are simply striking and exude an aggressiveness that is rare to capture in sheet metal.