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Lord Help ME!?! I only need $55K?
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tony barnhill
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hehehehehe....stretch a Maverick a bit & you'll have it for around $500
hehehehehe....stretch a Maverick a bit & you'll have it for around $500
tony barnhill
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hehehehehehe...but look at the similiarities!
& there's probably a kit car builder out there who could make you an A.M. clone!
hehehehehehe...but look at the similiarities!
& there's probably a kit car builder out there who could make you an A.M. clone!
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I agree, Tony. What do ya think that A.M. would look like with chrome smoothies fitted to that big rubber? Sweeeet!
Cheers, David.
I agree, Tony. What do ya think that A.M. would look like with chrome smoothies fitted to that big rubber? Sweeeet!
Cheers, David.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]& there's probably a kit car builder out there who could make you an A.M. clone! [/QUOTE]If I ever decided to do something like that I sure as heck start with a better platform than the Maverick/Comet. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif
Copying styling cues is one thing - but for me it’s a simple issue of Pedigree & old world Craftsmanship vs. stamped out people movers for the masses. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif
Yes, well some might argue that a mule has four legs, two ears & a tail, but that still don’t make it a thoroughbred. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.giftony barnhill said:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]& there's probably a kit car builder out there who could make you an A.M. clone! [/QUOTE]If I ever decided to do something like that I sure as heck start with a better platform than the Maverick/Comet. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif
Copying styling cues is one thing - but for me it’s a simple issue of Pedigree & old world Craftsmanship vs. stamped out people movers for the masses. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif
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Before anyone goes overboard and continues to accuse Aston Martin of copying the lovely Ford Maverick/Mercury Comet with the AM V8's, you might want to look at the Aston Martin DBS instead. Produced from 1967-1972. It predates the Maverick/Comet by three years and to my eye, is the clear basis for the later Aston Martin V8's. (The DBS even had a V8 later in in its production though it began with the I6 from the DB6.)
So I think it was Ford who originally copied AM. Sorry to ruin any fantasies out there. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
Before anyone goes overboard and continues to accuse Aston Martin of copying the lovely Ford Maverick/Mercury Comet with the AM V8's, you might want to look at the Aston Martin DBS instead. Produced from 1967-1972. It predates the Maverick/Comet by three years and to my eye, is the clear basis for the later Aston Martin V8's. (The DBS even had a V8 later in in its production though it began with the I6 from the DB6.)
So I think it was Ford who originally copied AM. Sorry to ruin any fantasies out there. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
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William Towns designed the DBS, which was launched in 1967 (same year as the Camaro) and the only real changes the design recieved were 'facelifts' pretty much through the 80's. The DBS recieved the Tadek Marek V8 in 1969. So I doubt any design inspiration came from a Camaro. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
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William Towns designed the DBS, which was launched in 1967 (same year as the Camaro) and the only real changes the design recieved were 'facelifts' pretty much through the 80's. The DBS recieved the Tadek Marek V8 in 1969. So I doubt any design inspiration came from a Camaro. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
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In fact I almost purchased a triple black 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 383 & a 4-speed, but the deal fell through when I couldn’t get all of my assets together. So because I never did they're pretty much consider me just a “looky-loo” now and probably wouldn't let me in the place anymore. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
That's true. I've actually been down there a few times over the years to look at other vehicles.swift6 said:
In fact I almost purchased a triple black 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 383 & a 4-speed, but the deal fell through when I couldn’t get all of my assets together. So because I never did they're pretty much consider me just a “looky-loo” now and probably wouldn't let me in the place anymore. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
tony barnhill
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WOW!! You guys are hard....I was just joshing....
WOW!! You guys are hard....I was just joshing....
tony barnhill
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But, on a serious note, when you actually compare styling cues on different cars, there's a lot or resemblance between the various manufacturers! I think Raymond Loey was the last free thinker in that arena.
But, on a serious note, when you actually compare styling cues on different cars, there's a lot or resemblance between the various manufacturers! I think Raymond Loey was the last free thinker in that arena.
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Knew you were kidding Tony, you did the scooby doo laugh. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
Just didn't want someone thinking that AM copied a Ford during that era, especially a Maverick. Add a few decades from those cars and who would have ever guessed that Ford would own Aston Martin.
If Mr. William Towns has left this world (don't know if he is still with us or not?) he would surely be spinning in his grave on that comment. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
Knew you were kidding Tony, you did the scooby doo laugh. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
Just didn't want someone thinking that AM copied a Ford during that era, especially a Maverick. Add a few decades from those cars and who would have ever guessed that Ford would own Aston Martin.
If Mr. William Towns has left this world (don't know if he is still with us or not?) he would surely be spinning in his grave on that comment. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
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AAAH, you guys are taking it way too seriously!! It's much more FUN to think of it the other way around, hehe! I mean c'mon, Detroit has NEVER lifted others' styling cues, have they???(Corvette:Ferrari, Chrysler:MB, just to name a couple!)
And as for "better platforms", who cares when all you are doing is trying to make people THINK you have one by making it LOOK like one!!! I mean, Lambo Countaches on VW frames are just "costume jewelry" too!
AAAH, you guys are taking it way too seriously!! It's much more FUN to think of it the other way around, hehe! I mean c'mon, Detroit has NEVER lifted others' styling cues, have they???(Corvette:Ferrari, Chrysler:MB, just to name a couple!)
And as for "better platforms", who cares when all you are doing is trying to make people THINK you have one by making it LOOK like one!!! I mean, Lambo Countaches on VW frames are just "costume jewelry" too!