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I in no way have am ind for mechanical things, but since I began driving I have become more interested in cars, and much of that interst falls upon the iconic automobiles of the 1950s. Most of you probably already know that I am obsessed with all things post-WWII. I think that the fifties (and the twenties) were the zenith of American design. We have better graphics technology today, but, in many ways, that does not add anything (nothing will ever really replace a talented illustrator). Most cars made today are detestable in appearance, and some even imitate a child's building block creation. The only modern car I like is the Mini Cooper, one of which I hope to own someday. (It's the perfect size for me. However, I fear that it suffers from the same problems as motorcycles- namely, no one else on the road sees you because you are so small. You're simply out of the line of sight of someone who is 20 feet off the ground in an SUV or semi.) I currently own a 1995 Toyota Camery (well, my parents own it- I just drive it). I think that today's car manufacturers should put out cars with the classic body designs and colors (and not just a rehashing of 1950s designs -like those Enzyte commercials- but actually use the original blueprints). Obviosuly, the cars would be made with up-to-date techonology, espeically with fuel economy, since actual mid-century cars are horrendous in their gas comsumption and exhaust. Japanese car companies could do this, too. They would make so much money. 1950s design has been quite popular recently*, and a ton of people (particularly baby-boomers) would simply live it. Classic car ads: [link] (I especially love this one), and photographs: [link]. *Though, dada and Bauhaus is beginning to edge in, which I absolutely adore, too. Viva la photomontage! Post a comment in response: |
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