Proof enough that no matter what name a car manufacturer has, they simply do not have much individuality anymore.
No one built a car like Checker, Studebaker, etc.
Maybe that is why those companies no longer exist, but, we certainly remember them well.
Does anyone remember the Tempo? The Ford Tempo? Anyone? Probably not. It was so similar to other cars
Thanks Pieter!
I figured out why so many people have sliver cars; its so the duct tape doesn't show when they're 10 years old and no one wants to sink any money into them anymore.
ReplyDeleteAl, another zinger. Good one.
DeleteI think it was the same as a Mercury Topaz.
ReplyDeleteIt was
DeleteChevrolet Onix would also fit in that list.
ReplyDeleteYes, I see what you mean and definetely have a point here, but I think there is a very good reason (excuses?) for that similarity: Pedestrian protection rules, air-drag, possible size limitations (taxation) in some countries, must be as roomy inside as possible, plust the current "fashion trends". I mean the designers have to came up with something which considered desirable for most people in many countries. Those rules does not leave too much room for creativity. For example the PT Cruiser was a hit when it was came out and it was manufactured for how long? 9-10 years? I considered as very cool loking car - I still does -, but it was suprisingly small inside, compared to other, similar sized cars.
ReplyDeleteThis does bring up an interesting point about automobiles today. As it was pointed out several years ago, you can simply swap bagges and no one would be the wiser. They're just a bunch of face bloobs running around. No style, no cool, nothing. no wonder car sales are tanking. Also, today's youth doesn't seem to be that interested in the car culture as it is now taboo to own one. You're destroying mother earth if you do. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong.
ReplyDeleteNo not entirely wrong. Car ownership isn't what it once was, because young people don't necessarily see automobiles as a mechanism for independence and freedom as previous generations--the 4G cell phone fulfills that role, but instead of you going to the world in your car the world comes to you through your phone and its many apps. Cars are generally seen as expensive but necessary appliances first, and status symbols second. As you say the trouble with contemporary cars is that there's a lot to like about them (efficiency, reliablity, convenience) but not a whole lot to love (style, beauty, uniqueness) and get passionate about. Sure there are status symbol cars, but they're priced out of the reach of guys and gals just starting out, whereas when I was a teenager you could buy a muscle car with the salary from your first or second job.
DeleteIt'd be interesting to find out if all of these manufacturers have the same supplier for their tail lights.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Al, there just seems to me no interest from the younger one the way it was when we were growing up.
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