Re: IML: Imperial design

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry Arran,

Didn't mean to seem like an arrogant know it all.   What I meant was that 
the designs at that site seem like they may be computerized alterations of 
existing pictures (good ones) rather than full on computer renderings.  I 
agree that most people, myself included, do not find the new Imperial 
attractive, however, I believe that it is more "out there" and likely to 
cause a reaction good or bad from the public.  I think DCX is looking for a 
strong reaction. Remember, the big rig look pickups were loved or hated when 
first shown.  They would rather have a design that stikes a few as a "must 
have" than most as a "that's nice."  I would argue that the concept Imperial 
was a failed attempt along those lines.

Rob


> From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
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> Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 21:20:54 -0700
>
> Rob;
>   I am well aware that it is a computer generated rendering but I don't 
> see
> the relevance as to why there are no front or rear views as one could 
> render
> those just as easily, there may be some pending that haven't been posted as
> yet. As I said before the general opinion that I heard expressed locally
> about the recent concept Imperial was that it was ugly and that the
> Challenger was quite attractive; this was an opinion expressed by members 
> of
> the lay public not Imperial enthusiests by the way.
> Best Regards
> Arran Foster
> 1954 Imperial Newport
> Needing A left side tailight bezel and other trim parts.
>
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> From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>
>
> There aren't any frontal or rear shots because it's not a "car," it's a
> computer drawing.  I can appreciate the work that went into it.....but, I
> don't like it.  I think the rear overhang looks ridiculous.  The cab 
> forward
> thing with the wheels pushed out the edges has a purpose, long wheelbase
> helps ride, and for whatever size car you have you will have a nicer ride.
> The only trade-off is a worse turning circle.  In the US that isn't a
> problem.   Most of the list is responding "that's an Imperial!" but when I
> look at it all I can see is a 1990's era Buick Roadmaster.  A car I did not
> particularly care for and more importantly to DCX, sold poorly to a VERY 
> old
> average buyer.  Not something car makers strive for.  Finally, it seems
> counterproductive to have pronounced wheel arches to accentuate the wheels
> and then stick skirts on to hide them.  The contradicting cues look silly 
> to
> me.  I think the designer started with a 300 and stretched and molded it.
> You may not like the new Imperial concept, I'm no fan of that either, but 
> it
> caused a little stir.  At a show this car wouldn't draw a second glance
> except for its (probably) huge size.
>
> Rob
>
> >From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
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> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: IML: Imperial design
> >Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:51:19 -0700
> >
> >Hi All;
> >  It's too bad there aren't any frontal or rear shots of this car, all
> >things aside they have the proportions just about right. The tail end has 
> a
> >little too much overhang even by 70's car standards but compared to the
> >Rolls clone bar of soap car that hit the cars shows it's a knock out.
> >Speaking of the car show Imperial, everyone that I have run into that has
> >seen  pictures of it thinks that it's ugly, and none of them have owned 
> an
> >Imperial or know much about their history.
> >Best Regards
> >Arran Foster
> >1954 Imperial Newport
> >Needing A Left Side Tailight Bezel and other trim parts.
>
>
>
>
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