Re: Plymouth XNR

Cory, Obviously you have no taste at all. The XNR is another example of Exner's design mastery. His flowing design lines were (and still are) acknowledged as the most beautiful of the time, and set a standard that other auto makers could not challenge. That some, apparently you included, do not see and/or appreciate his genius in design validates his efforts. Everyone will not like the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, or the paintings of Renoir or other masters, but that does not diminish their brilliance and the majesty of the work. The same is true for Exner's works. Maybe that is why I think that the 57-60 Mopars are the most beautiful examples of art in mass-production auto design ever created.

That you do not appreciate the XNR, means that others have a greater opportunity to see, touch, and maybe own a work of art. I am sure you appreciate a Chevrolet, as it is a car of the masses. Or maybe your taste runs toward Ford Mustangs - everyone has to have one of those.

FYI, this is not the "Hate Mail" you asked for, but a defense of Exner's works, and my appreciation for them. I have (2) 57 Dodges, a 58 Dodge, a 59 Dodge, a 60 Chrysler, and many more Mopars (including 62-65 Mopars) that retain his styling cues. And, I would love to have (and would drive) the XNR. Cars that sit in climate-controlled garages, never to see the road are a waste of styling and the fun they entail.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all. :)

Larry (Akron)

In a message dated 7/18/2012 8:38:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cory_383@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

Just one question. Why on earth would anybody want this ugly thing? The only way I'd even think about buying this is if A) I had the money. B) I didn't mind getting laughed at every time I drove it. And C) I wanted to pretty much guarantee I had THE butt ugliest car at any given show.

Oh and BTW, saying this car is unique isn't saying much. You can say the same thing about turds.

I now look forward to some hate mail. But you gotta admit, that was damn funny.

> From: 62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Plymouth XNR
> Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:16:59 +0000
>
>
> The XNR is up for auction. Very unique! You can see some styling cues that made their way into 1962 Plymouth and Dodge B body cars.
>
> It is a long story about the car but worth the read if you have the time. It took some skill to restore it too, for example: "Each hubcap was comprised of 35 individual metal pieces. We had to completely scratch-build those hubcaps."
>
> http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=MO12&CarID=r180
>
> Gary H.
>
> --
> --
> Please address private email -- email of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. That is, email your parts/car transactions and negotiations, as well as other personal messages, only to the intended recipient. Do not just press "reply" and send your email to everyone using the general '62-'65 Clubhouse public email address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine-tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!
>
> 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
> --
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group.
> http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.

--
--
Please address private email -- email of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. That is, email your parts/car transactions and negotiations, as well as other personal messages, only to the intended recipient. Do not just press "reply" and send your email to everyone using the general '62-'65 Clubhouse public email address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine-tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!

1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group.
http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.