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  1. 7th August 2013, 20:37 #1
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    Favourite Aesthetic Car Design?

    I would like to start a discussion based solely upon which cars the forum members enjoyed the aesthetic beauty of.

    It encompasses all forms of motorsport, cars which were successful, cars which were unsuccessful, cars that were revolutionary, cars that were conservative. All sorts, in effect.

    To get the ball rolling, I will propose the 1981 Osella. It was a flop, as were all Osella F1 cars. There was something pleasing to my eye about its uncluttered lines.

    So, please, if you will, announce your own attractions.
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    How about something from this side of the pond?

    I've always had a soft spot for these:



    I'm old enough to have seen 'em in the Dodge showrooms...too bad I was too young to drive

    Maybe someday they'll come back, a la :

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    Just off the top of my head my shortlist would be,

    Anglo-American Racers Eagle Mk.I
    Ford GT40 (Mk.I or Mk.II)
    Lancia Stratos HF
    Williams FW30

    But there are so many more.
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    I don't know if anyone agrees but I love the shape and livery combo of the Aston/Lola

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  6. 10th August 2014, 20:19 #5
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    That's unusual - a not very successful car considered beautiful. Somehow, success seems to add to the beauty of a competition car.

    What is it about the Gulf livery that makes it so attractive?
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    Quote Originally Posted by D-Type View Post
    What is it about the Gulf livery that makes it so attractive?
    The Gulf livery works on everything.

    The breadvan, the 917, the 911, the McLaren... heck, I bet you could put it on a Wartburg and it'd still look neat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rollo View Post
    The Gulf livery works on everything.

    The breadvan, the 917, the 911, the McLaren... heck, I bet you could put it on a Wartburg and it'd still look neat.
    I've even seen pictures of a Smart in Gulf colours. It looked good - for a Smart!
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    Quote Originally Posted by D-Type View Post
    I've even seen pictures of a Smart in Gulf colours. It looked good - for a Smart!
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    I don't know. To be honest I can find a car beautiful even if its the slowest car, but its something about the contrast in colours i guess.

    Do you like it?
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  11. 10th August 2014, 22:52 #10
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    Yes, the Aston/Lola is a looker. The other comments were general.
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