Re: Style, when Buick first introduced the Reatta, it too, looked promising, primarily because it was sleeker than a typical GM car. Only years later did it appear to be boxy, angular, not smooth and flowing. The eye and mind react according to what we are used to. Here's an example. From the 1950's through the early 1970's, the (former) Big 3 (and AMC as well) had produced a lot of boxy cars, although some were a bit sleeker and had "fastback" rooflines. When the Cheverolet Vega was introduced, it had what appeared to be the most extreme rake on the windshield. Truly swept back and aerodynamic... Look at a vega now (if you can find one) and you'll see a very boxy little car with only a moderate rake to the windshield. A friend of mine bought a Vega station Wagon (if you can remember those), and it was one neat looking car AT THE TIME. It would look primitive today. There have been some notable exceptions. Cars that have graceful curves still look good today, even if some aspects of their style are dated. Early Jaguar XKE's still look good, however the upright windshields give away their age... The early M1/NA Miata design is so simple, that even though its design elements were literally stolen from a number of other cars, it still looks good today. It gets away with a windshield having only a mild rake, because the total exterior design package is tasteful, and it has a retro look that is acceptable in a car of its diminuitive size. The M1/NA model Miata shows its styling age in the huge wheel well openings on cars that have been kept at stock ride height. That "high-rider" look is very telling... This is also the unfortunate aspect of Buick's late Riviera. Very sleek for a big car, lots of curves and flowing metal, but huge wheel well openings that gave it the appearance of someone tip-toeing through a puddle. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)
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