Today, when you go to buy a model of car your choices are typically pretty limited. With the advent of the age of Crossovers and SUVs in fact, your only option is likely to be a four-door hatchback tall wagon with black plastic wheel arches.
That hasn’t always been the case, however. Back in the day, a model line could conceivably cover just about every modern form short of a Semi-truck. Sedans, coupes, wagons, convertibles, pillar-less sedans… you name it, many models offered it. The thing of it is, not all that many of them translated well into each and every form. Today we want your opinion on those that did. What do you think was history’s most attractive full (and we’ll leave the interpretation of what “full” means up to you) model line?
Image: Curbside Classics
Hooniverse Ask: What Was History’s Most Beautiful Full Car Line—Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Convertible…?
By Robert Emslie
May 10, 2017
Jeff Glucker
Maybe Saab? I’m actually going to go with late, GM-era SAAB.
BMW’s Neue Klasse is pretty, too.
http://www.uniquecarposters.com/images/page/177_1_L_bmw-new-class.jpg
No wagon
“touring” though – my interpretation of “full”…
Oldsmobile: Cutlass, Vista Cruiser, 4-4-2.
http://www.stationwagon.com/gallery/pictures/1972_Olds_Vista_Cruiser_442.jpg
Love how they have both stripes _and_ fake wood on the wagon; holy mixed messages Batman!
“I’m a family man, yes — but don’t try me at the stop light. I got the 455.”
I think this guy did too…
http://www.rocketracingperformance.com/pb/wp_8c4eb765/images/img277324d084a0e0d668.JPG
Wood must’ve been too fancy for him, I guess!
Saving weight by saving the trees!
Perhaps the 1988 Honda Accord range – handsome sedan, coupe, and hatchback. And let’s not forget the wonderful but sadly non-US Aerodeck. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5e6e9f46a7d7144db5c43116a250753c6637773ba96e8290bfccfc8d7bee5768.jpg
The CB7 (1990-1993) was a great lineup, too, with the sedan, coupe, and wagon. It ditched the pop-up headlights for fixed glass units, but it maintained the long, low, and lean look that Honda used to do so well:
http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/93802041990207.jpg
http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/90802041990211.jpg
https://www.cstatic-images.com/car-pictures/xl/U3HOGEA3.png
The coupe was so handsome, and in hindsight it looks like a blueprint for the Legend Coupe.
No convertible to fill out the full line, though, and good-looking convertibles are not Honda’s strength.
http://gseautosales.com/wpimages/wp3b10e70b_05_06.jpg
That’s aftermarket though, isn’t it?
The CRX-TT was an aftermarket conversion in limited production, and sold new through select dealers, kinda-sorta like ASC Mustangs.
Back when they were new, someone in my neighborhood had a second generation one. Those were even more cosmetically challenged, especially considering those didn’t start with an already cute car.
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/gavinorstrom/Picture001.jpg
The Straman Spyder used a forward roof location and added a rear decklid to make a much better looking conversion. I think they didn’t build a second generation version.
https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/PA250023.jpg?resize=900%2C675
Straman did some nice work with CRX convertibles. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/64594b6a9fc8388817b3e3f989c9aa0063e58f8ea2f10af5f7ef49058467f12c.jpg
Interesting to see the other versions. What I meant though is I don’t think you can blame Honda for the work of others
Yes, I can. To be a legitimate answer to the question “What Was History’s Most Beautiful Full Car Line—Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Convertible…?”, you need to have created a beautiful convertible. Honda has designers, Honda has factories, Honda has skilled autoworkers. Why don’t they make their own convertibles, preferably good-looking ones? For that, they deserve the blame.
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The W124 is a good example, I think. It took the handsome styling themes that debuted with the W126 and wrapped them tighter around a smaller chassis.
Sedan:
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–GB4N4HTl–/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/x8ajf6bvef1ztgmvjfdk.jpg
Coupe:
https://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/fit/730×700/media/7450515/Mercedes%20Benz%20W124%20(7).jpg
Wagon:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/tech-help/74443d1258713928-building-w124-wagon-my-dreams-new-purchase-new-amgs.jpg
Convertible:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/416182d1324328289-w124-cabrio-only-pics-kg_800.jpg
The 123 predecessor also did it well. No convertible, though.
https://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/fit/730×700/media/5536654/Mercedes-Benz%20280E%20(1).jpg
https://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/m/mercedes-benz/280_ce/mercedes-benz_280_ce_3.jpeg
http://www.avtoklassika.com/img/2015.jpg
Well, no official convertible.
But when a coach builder makes off with the roof of a 123 coupe, the results are predictably good-looking:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/27789576332_0f5d11e384_b.jpg
I remember a radio ad from a few years ago touting the current E Class as the only Full Line car still sold in the US.
Shame there are no budget-friendly models as are sold in Europe. I’d totally drive a taxi-spec e-class, if it meant I could get that grade of engineering without paying through the nose.
Taxi-grade/American Work truck spec might work for Mercedes. It seems to be most of the bells and whistles that cause their current vehicles the most issues. Of course them seem to suffer across the board with quality and repair costs now.
I assume that’s after the F30 came out and BMW started calling the coupe/convertible the 4-Series? Because that’s a slightly obtuse technicality, even if they’re in different size classes.
As well as the W124, S124, C124 and A124, there’s the long wheel-base factory V124 and the oddest factory LWB, the half completed wagon used for ambulance conversion by Binz and Vissier and others, the VF124.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5028/5673245572_0f7bdf861b_b.jpg
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/mercedes/4558749.jpg
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/comment-image/272855.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1192/5139368262_a0053bd0aa_b.jpg
1957 Chevy. There was a two door sedan and a four door sedan. And a pillarless coupe and a pillarless sedan. But wait, it goes on. Because there was also a convertible. Hold up, it continues. There was also a two door wagon and a four door wagon. And because two wagons aren’t enough, there was also the two door Nomad. And a sedan delivery. I mean, E30s and W124s are nice, but they don’t hold a candle to these beauties. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f04ed39a769582c383da48403e78fa24f10d48691634e7d0b3e7f76848714b83.jpg
Well, yes and no. It’s such a different era of styling and technology that you can’t really compare the best of the 50s to the best of the 80s, can you? I mean, you can, but should you?
I think we need to break this QOTD down into eras!
I’ve always been a fan of the 1956 version, slightly more subdued, but not as subdued as the 1955.
https://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/c/chevrolet/bel_air_nomad/chevrolet_bel_air_nomad_28.jpg
I was on the fence about ’55 through ’57, but if you’re gonna go mid ’50s American you might as well pick the most overstyled one. The ’55 front sorta reminds me of socialist cars.
I’d go for the 55 myself. So often the first design is better than the facelifts – but not always!
I’ve always hated these because at a young age going to car shows, it seemed to be the only model with any prevalence; plus they had all been ruined with JCWhitney chrome junk and the typical assortment of pensioner accessories. Must have been amazing cars in their time though
The only thing missing was a pillarless wagon. While four-door ones weren’t uncommon, I believe only Mercury ever offered a two-door
https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/56549425-770-0@2X.jpg
Damn!
I’m clearly biased, but in 1968 Plymouth hit homeruns across the board – from Valiant, to Barracuda, to all the B-bodies (especially in GTX trim!) to all the Fury-ous full sizers.
https://cdn3.volusion.com/pfwnp.wsjdr/v/vspfiles/photos/81-505-8025-8.jpg?1429697326
Really no need for customization when a factory offers all sorts of iterations of the same theme. Only lacking a ute. I also miss the times of careful profile drawings in general.
https://s14.postimg.org/5d9ig2v29/605abb72feae0809e6439898bd149648.jpg
They had a program years ago named E-Volvo they offered rebuilt engines and other parts.
Alfa Romeo’s 159, Brera, and Spider are some of the most beautiful cars of the 2000’s in my opinion.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Alfa_159_grey.jpg/1920px-Alfa_159_grey.jpg
https://images.autouncle.com/se/car_images/45e5b097-cbcf-4140-bc18-c702ad04aaa3_alfa-romeo-159-sw-07.jpg
http://images.parkers.bauercdn.com/gallery-image/pagefiles/200499/driving-moving-exterior/1752×1168/ar_997.jpg
https://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/fit/730×700/media/3382002/Alfa~Spider~(2).jpg
Bonus pic: the oh-so-pretty Carabinieri version.
I’d love a Q4 wagon or a 1750TB Brera.. if I needed a semi-sensible car, alas I don’t. The Brera was inferior in pretty much every way to an Audi TT, heavy, a bit sloppy on the handling, a bit of a low point for Alfa, but I’d still overlook it and just take it for what it is.
The answer is always…
http://www.trackhq.com/forums/attachments/f303/5950d1374625280-seeking-crowd-wisdom-4-doormiata.jpg
https://www.miata.net/misc/images/Mx5hearse.jpg
Ok, maybe not.
Bit of a cheat considering the coachbuilt nature of some deriviatives, but I love the Bentley R-Type
Continental fastback (Mulliner I think):
https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/article_images/bentley-r-type-wally-yachts-02.jpg
Standard Sports saloon
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Bentley_R-Type_Autotron_NL_1990.jpg/1920px-Bentley_R-Type_Autotron_NL_1990.jpg
Abbott Fixed Head Coupe:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Bentley_R-type_4820274477.jpg/1280px-Bentley_R-type_4820274477.jpg
Mulliner Drop Head Coupe:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/1953_Bentley_R-type_H.J._Mulliner_9075618814.jpg/1280px-1953_Bentley_R-type_H.J._Mulliner_9075618814.jpg
James Young Sports Saloon
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Bentley_R_Type_RREC_Annual_Rally_2010_4798560273.jpg
And if you wanted to remind your chaffeur about class distinction by exposing him to the elements, there was a coupe de ville, which wasn’t so nice, as ugly as class warfare:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/1948_Bentley_coup%C3%A9_de_ville_-_rvl.jpg
You forgot the wagon/shooting brake.
http://www.rrab.com/special/s2-18_b.jpg
Dang, I had that in mind too, but forgot to post.
What an abomination. Like a parallel universe Mercedes/Bentley mashup.
That’s because it is.
No convertible, but here’s a classic design so well proportioned, practical and balanced, it lasted from the mid-60’s to 1993:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODcwWDYyNw==/z/1bMAAMXQlbVSEjJD/$(KGrHqZHJCIFH82D-N1gBSEjJC4uNQ~~60_3.JPG
Do the 1s and 2s share the same greenhouse?
I remember being shocked to see brand-new 240s on the lot in the early 90s.
Yes, you can swap the doors between 140’s and 240’s, even though the locking mechanism is different in the 240. What was new is mostly from the firewall forward, and underneath the car. The 140 has 15” wheels and giant brakes, 240 14” wheels and more fit-for-its-size brakes.
Obvious answer: E30
http://hanabi.autoweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/gen-932-524/public/140319900.jpg?itok=ezEjJvWN
http://www.safetydevices.com/i/vehicles/908-1.1315210352.jpg
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–SK5hIUZM–/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/feswqsv8h01hwbtcuywl.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/da/e5/32/dae532a39764f2558ff60be9d39bba94.jpg
Vert? http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UDz8Dgv1pg/S1xFS1o436I/AAAAAAAALVo/mFqFAKAfRGA/s400/E30-E30+convertible+%284%29.jpg
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Except when you open the tailgate on the wagon…
I’d live with it. See also – Alfa Sportwagons..
The 33? I don’t think that was as bad. But fair call on the E30 wagon, its just too much of a compromise for me when things like the E46 exist.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1f43860cacac4e4d0ba6286eb5f01bdc94ed6e363324caeb6db8d73bc92f1e4b.jpg
1972 Chevy Chevelle is on the list.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/%2772_Chevrolet_Chevelle_SS_%28Auto_classique_VAQ_Mont_St-Hilaire_%2711%29.JPG
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/1972_Chevrolet_Chevelle_Malibu.jpg/1280px-1972_Chevrolet_Chevelle_Malibu.jpg
http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/nomad1.jpg
http://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/130947/130947_Front_3-4_Web.JPG
Can’t forget this one!
https://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/03/28/23/15/1972_chevrolet_el_camino-pic-48327.jpeg
I…uh…beauty..? Bluff-nosed thuggery, maybe…
I’m a sucker for the AMC Hornet-Concorde-Eagle lineup. Some of the later models’ vinyl/lux/landau trim was typically malaise-era hokum, but the basic Hornet body was a really nice shape, and over its lifetime was made in every iteration you can think of, both RWD and 4WD drivetrains:
• two-door sedan
• four-door sedan
• two-door wagon (Gremlin, Spirit Kammback)
• four-door wagon
• two-door coupe
• two-door hatchback
If you widen the net to include the VAM Lerma and the Griffith Sunchaser, you can also add a 5-door fastback and convertible to that list.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f079a0a8bbcca00807b0f09d31c4b29dc67964cdf7c8269697548dd971bd98bc.jpg
Fun fact: a third-party company swapped VM turbodiesels into Eagle wagons. Apparently, only 7 were sold.
https://hobbydb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/processed_uploads/catalog_item_photo/catalog_item_photo/image/13690/1980_A.M.C._Eagle_-_Turbo-Diesel_Ad_Print_Ads_6ec3b13e-8548-4543-b620-3dc158f76bb1.jpg
Stunning!
VAM Lerma
http://hooniverse.info/wp-content/gallery/vam-lerma/4-door-production.jpg
1966 Ford Bronco….Does it all on a small budget…… https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/012e53b4012ce1a8638698a1d31061776eeaa76cb1c2e6e527fde9212344564e.jpg
2 WD or 4WD- 6 cyl or V/8- Three on the tree or slushbox-
Not the most beautiful but certainly the most functional.
Can you tell I had One ?
I’m biased because I own one, but I’ve always loved how Volvo managed to create four rather distinct models all off the same basis/platform with the P1 family while maintaining that kind of family resemblance, enough that I’d say they’re all essentially the same model line.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2fcaf5b0271d17843ad97bf5c9e6d2886e9db9e6c07b78f11191a44db4ab686d.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0a136af588c4559c6fdb4f3b4c4ba06ced5b8b101638d5d70861b1585f01bbb7.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/bf446ef770707122428c06231ec0fa666e8b8dd35510a973f9d24efaa4e3e7c1.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b5e2dbfb9f53201d879555df8dfdc1813424a84719a6d366091829bdb326632a.jpg
No convertible, but it’s got wagon, sedan, coupe. Plus hatchback if you count the SX4 as an Eagle.
https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1982-AMC-Full-Lineup-Prestige-22-23.jpg
The AMC Eagle Sundancer was a factory-approved offering, both ordered through and delivered by AMC to its dealers, even though AMC contracted out the actual conversion work to Griffith.
https://amcsundancer.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/img_0730.jpg
Ah! Yes! I’d forgotten. I’m so glad you came to remind me.
2-door hatchback. 4-door hatchback. Commercial van. 2wd and 4wd. Manual and automatic. What the hell else do you want?
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c6/4b/9c/c64b9ca2cf347b48e7028693dcba7fb4.jpg
2-door hatchback. 4-door hatchback. Commercial van. 2wd and 4wd. Manual and automatic. What the hell else do you want?
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0207c6f1deb722776779aee46d80e97a942c3667d44e180d00fd2288c754c022.jpg
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8108b599cd522309c5425918ff696377026a70818567a686716d26874ba686dc.jpg
Citroen DS for sure.
I’ll second that:
http://hooniverse.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/citroen-ds-plateau-tissier01.jpg
Third and fourth it too:
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02347/DS_Michelin_PLR_2347081k.jpg
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1972_Citroen_DS_Truck_Pickup_Conversion_For_Sale_Red_Canada_resize.jpg
Somewhat skeptical that any of these are “factory” though…
That orange and yellow thing should not be allowed within 50 miles of the word beautiful!
The orange and yellow Citroën DS PLR Break is essentially a factory item, in that it was built by/for Michelin as a platform for testing tires. Michelin was the principal shareholder of Citroën at the time.
Sounds interesting, I will do some reading. Still doesn’t mean it is beautiful! The Maybach Exelero was a more resolved take on the same thing.
The saloon and convertible (with the roof down) are lovely, the rest is.. mixed.
I’ll see your DS and raise you an SM..
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–j6k5lPcm–/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/de4kkpyfzzy2kaioukim.jpg
http://x3.wykop.pl/cdn/c3201142/comment_i54HKsKxlW50wfzsp3A4Q2huXd61jZf4.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8bLoNQWkqs/U6weoawUTGI/AAAAAAAAz6w/_o2tFBWmbzg/s1600/995816.jpg
http://www.simoncars.co.uk/citroen/slides/s_Citroen%20SM%20Opera%20Presidential%20side.jpg
http://d3d9npwwya966f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Citroen_SM-Rally-5.jpg
The rally SM also struggles with the term beautiful…
It’s a bit odd alright, though is awesome. Not all rally SMs had the cut off Kamm tail though. This one (I assume more tarmac based) works better.
https://ranwhenparkeddotnet.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/citroen-conservatoire-sm-michelin.jpg?w=1000
Let’s see: 4 door sedan, 2 door convertible, 4 door wagon, up-to-8-door van(including camper shown here),… https://drive-my.com/images/testEN/Corvair-01.jpg …2 door coupe… http://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Chevrolet/63-Chevy-Corvair-Monza-DV-14-MH_07.jpg … versions of pickup trucks (conventional Loadside,and Rampside as shown)… http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/1961_Chevrolet_Corvair_Rampside_Pick_Up_For_Sale_Bed_1.jpg …and even an RV (although made by an outside company) http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/58095709.jpg
I would have been more on board with this nomination if you had said the 2nd-gen Corvair.
The Late Model coupe and convertible were better looking than the Early Model equivalents,but in my eyes the Late 4-door looks less good: all those beautiful slight curves and then suddenly there’s this small straight area right about where the b-pillar would be that doesn’t belong.
Also, the Late Model line-up isn’t anywhere close to a “full” car line without van, pickups, wagon, or RV.
The Australian early 70s HQ model Holden range with Leo Pruneau’s crisp modern ‘GM look’ styling.
No convertible, it’s too hot for those in Ausralia, but many variants including non car ones for farmers and tradesmen.
Standard Sedan Kingswood and Belmont.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/1972_Holden_Belmont_%28HQ%29_%288514438037%29.jpg/1280px-1972_Holden_Belmont_%28HQ%29_%288514438037%29.jpg
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50cc0a26e4b0a7200de08616/t/5131c939e4b0c6fb04d89585/1362217273569/14-HQ-2.jpg?format=750w
Coupe/Monaro
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/1971-1974_Holden_Monaro_%28HQ%29_coupe_%282015-08-29%29.jpg/1280px-1971-1974_Holden_Monaro_%28HQ%29_coupe_%282015-08-29%29.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1533/24766045959_3840ff7387_b.jpg
Sporty Sedan, 350 Chev +four speed manual available.
https://www.shannons.com.au/library/images/news/QB45L743K648CQW8/Pic1.jpg
Luxury Sedan, Premier version
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Holden_Premier_HQ_Sedan.jpg
LWB luxury Sedan ,Statesman
http://www.justmusclecars.com.au/images/productimages/large/8646_1.jpg
http://brakehorsepower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/statesman-HQ-black1.jpg
Wagon, (all on LWB floorplan)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/1971-1974_Holden_HQ_Kingswood_station_wagon_02.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/1973_Holden_Kingswood_%28HQ%29_station_wagon_%2822381241969%29.jpg/800px-1973_Holden_Kingswood_%28HQ%29_station_wagon_%2822381241969%29.jpg
Ute,(all on LWB floorplan)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/1971-74_HQ_Sandman_Ute_Mustard%3D%3D.JPG
Panelvan,(based on ute)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/1971-74_HQ_Sandman_Van%3D%3D.JPG
And the purely commercial OneTonner for your custom truck tray
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8093/8534063022_5e0916f9fa_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8369/8532953663_f8d940fbfd_b.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5464/9509683638_d9c3354c62_b.jpg
I’ve always wondered: What do you even put on the completely naked beds that offer absolutely no securement other than straps? Or are these just the Australian version of farmboy decoration? At least on a bed with flipdown sides like the one above you can just throw a bunch of stuff in the bed, or leave the sides flipped down for loading or for oversized cargo.
Don’t forget this was the early 70s, and even then you would want to be selective what you left in the bed or arrange your own security (eg lockable storage box). Or just leave the blue heeler (dog) to guard the tools! The flat trays were aimed at commercial/delivery use.
Even now it is pretty common to have low-value equipment essentially unguarded on the back of a pickup; I dare say the threat of the owner returning while you are thieving his gear and dispensing some on-the-spot “justice” is something of a deterrent.
Right, but that’s not what I’m getting at. I’m confused about the practical value of a completely naked bed. A bed with flipdown sides seems to do the exact same stuff and more. We have a few utes in Europe ourselves, though not as cool looking, and no one right in their mind would ever use one with a completely naked bed without sides or anything. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/77e495e782355cde0c062592d165418a671c3d4aacff6ebcc6df61f9c1bfe79c.jpg
Dead Kangaroos and other outback roadkill?
Sometimes you don’t want sides, so they are detachable. You might leave them off when feeding out hay to farm stock. Or if you have something heavy. In the last picture you can see the fixed fittings that the pin hinges fit into, you can see them there on the third to last picture with the sides in place.
Solid items are, by law, required to be tied down with a force equal to twice the weight of the item being carried. The tray is designed to take this load. Roping is rarely used, instead canvas type straps with metal hooks and a ratchet mechanism are used.
http://assets.academy.com/mgen/75/10128075.jpg?is=500,500
1. Lancia Flavia Sedan, Vignale Convertible, Pininfarina & Zagato coupes … No SW
2. Citroën DS, Safari SW, Chapron Coupé Le Dandy, Convertible
3. Peugeot 404 full line including Pininfarina convertible & Coupe
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The complete GM lineup for 1965. It includes every type and style of car you can imagine including a rear engined convertible to 9 passenger wagons. Too broad a scope? Limit it to just Chevy for 65 and I think think it covers all as well.
I know I am biased (see my avatar), but the Alfa ‘105-series’ must have a good claim on the ‘most beautiful full car line’; 4 primary bodystyles (and 3 more rarer factory derivatives), engine sizes from 1300-2000cc and in production from 1962-1993!
bertone coupe
https://images.autouncle.com/it/car_images/31a06dbd-a119-4f27-aa45-b79563bace71_alfa-romeo-gt-junior-gt-gt1-3.jpg
guilia super sedan
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/5a/c7/6a/5ac76a39510b22c18fa26fb2d4a2d70f.jpg
spider
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=169556&stc=1&d=1269184636
lightwight sports coupe (zagato junior)
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fc/ca/49/fcca491311ac9b3995b851dc8fcc9b9e.jpg
the rarer derivatives are;
the gtc
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=108992&stc=1&d=1215807398
the ‘giardinetta’ wagon
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/53/5e/cf/535ecfdf93e4115104af8d75ca0aa862.jpg
and the ‘giardinetta’ van
http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1967 -Alfa-Romeo-Giulia-Super-Colli-Giardinetta-.jpg