The Best Car Design Of The 70s?

[GTR-32U]

Why Not?? It was a real mean looking car with its open mouth; cool stripes across the bonnet and down the sides of the front quarter panel/

Engine? The big one had a 427cu.in. did it not. Correct me if you will

from my memory the 69 SS Camaro got the 396 big block.This was the model with the flip around headlights. Where the regular Camaros got the 327 and 350 cube engines. The only model that came with the bigger engine than that was the special build Yenko Camaro. it scored the 427 cube Big block. This was the blue Camaro in Fast & Furious 2.

Edited July 13, 2008 by GTR-32U

[GTR-N1]

from my memory the 69 SS Camaro got the 396 big block.This was the model with the flip around headlights. Where the regular Camaros got the 327 and 350 cube engines. The only model that came with the bigger engine than that was the special build Yenko Camaro. it scored the 427 cube Big block. This was the blue Camaro in Fast & Furious 2.

So was the Yenko model also referred to as the 'Nikki' ? I also got the impression that the wheelbase was better suited to cornering than the 'stang and that the front axle was further forward ? Is this correct ?

[mid life crisis]

always had a soft spot for the 427 ac cobras :-( lost my replica in a divorce tho

[floody]

Love or hate the brand, but the XA/XB Falcon coupes (with suitable wheels) are a very attractive and balanced looking car, from every angle. HQ GTS coupe is pretty good too.

Pantera with the full GT5 Flares, wings and things is a big winner.

365GTB/4 Daytona is awesome but technically 60's.

Lancia Stratos is an amazing looking car...perhaps a bit unfinished from the rear.

240Z is pretty timeless but again I guess its a 60's car.

[GTR-32U]

So was the Yenko model also referred to as the 'Nikki' ? I also got the impression that the wheelbase was better suited to cornering than the 'stang and that the front axle was further forward ? Is this correct ?

dont really know what the whole nikki thing is sorry. As for cornering better than the mustang i doubt it. cant see any reason why the front end would be any different to any other Camaro of that era

[VB-]

:-( lost my replica in a divorce tho

invest in a gun.... soon!

[GTR-N1]

There's no argument about the magnificent shape - even performance of the Countach & Esprit T of the 70s.

But can I relay to you what was around in the very early 70s when I'd just become a chemist and still could only afford 'budget'?

They included...

i) Datsun 1600 (my 1st car)

ii) Torana XU-1

iii) MG B

iv) Falcon GT HO Phase II then III.

v) Lotus Europa

These were the dream cars that we could afford with a half a year's pay and could therefore realistically aspire to...

Now here comes the interesting bit...

CHECK OUT HOW MUCH THOSE 5 CARS ARE WORTH TO-DAY!!! MIND-BOGGLING ISN'T IT???

[sanjuu-ni]

Thanks for correcting me on the Miura which could be definitely conceptualised in the late 60s with the film Italian Job

The Alfetta GT is not as valuable as the 105 that you like so much. But somehow I like that 1974 shape that came out then and became the Alfetta GTV in late 70s as a 2 litre fast cornering bullet. The GTV 6 came out around '84 and won many races in Europe as well as here. It was made famous in Octopussy when 007 stole one and drove it like he...... well you know the rest.

My favourite design? The Alfa Romeo Montreal !

In fact, the Montreal is a 60s design too. First shown as a 4 cylinder concept car at the EXPO in Montreal in 1967, it received the 2.6 litre V8 and a few body revisions when it went on sale around 1971.

The Lamborghini Urraco is another beautiful looking car.

[napower]

Greatest car design of the 70's is probably my dads billy-kart.

[GTR-N1]

In fact, the Montreal is a 60s design too. First shown as a 4 cylinder concept car at the EXPO in Montreal in 1967, it received the 2.6 litre V8 and a few body revisions when it went on sale around 1971.

The Lamborghini Urraco is another beautiful looking car.

Yes, I stand corrected on the facts of the Montreal. Thanks for that. I've read stories about how lumpy the cams are; to the extent that guys at a set of lights and wearing tight jeans could end up with an erection.

Agree with you on the shape of the Urraco. Very chiselled look. A neighbour 1 Km away has a yellow one - very gaudy.

Cheers, T

[sanjuu-ni]

Terry, this should get you going. And with that lovely quad cam V8, it sounds as good as it looks!

[GTR-N1]

Yeh! Let's have one of the front too showing the twin headlights lids.

Thanks, Terry

[sanjuu-ni]

Would this be the angle you're after, Terry?

[Juan]

KPGC10 the original GTR

[GTS4WD]

KPGC10 the original GTR

+1

(I realise its not from the 70's.. its only a few yers off.. and its the opposite of a the sharp lines the 70's had.. but it still needs a mention..)

[scotty014]

GTHO phase 3 was my favourite. best looking aussie car, plus had the performance too. but wow they cost alot now though. love the camaro just saw a ep of overhaulin where they did one up and it actually still had the original engine in it they were all very surprised when they matched the codes up it was a 350 so they just rebuilt it and put it back in, the end result was awsome it looked fantastic, chip foose is a legend all the cars he does always look awsome.

if we are talking about late 60's as well you cant go past the mustang especially the 68' mustangs. mustangs are my favourite car and always will be. one day i will own one i dont care about fuel prices its just something i have to have lol.

[CARSICK]

Might be the 60's but...

Soft Spot Award goes to the Lamborghini Miura

[CARSICK]

And the Best Car Design of the 50s has to go to Alfa Romeo BAT #5 or #7 or #9

Made by Alfa Romeo Berline Aerodynamics Technica = the original Batmobiles.

Only 3 ever rolled out from 'Concept'.

Value now? A cool US$8-10 million!

[Slow S13]

308 GTS

[ARTZ]

I DONT KNOW WHAT THEY WERE SMOKING BUT I DON'T WANT ANY