I support your thoughts. Nick Nichols, 1964 Crown
Coupe.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 2:58
AM
Subject: IML: Prop Style Rear
Bumper
Hello All, You must remember that Mr. Engle
was a product of the 1940s styling evolution. It was considered de rigeur to
copy airplane elements to auto design. Look at the windsplits, bomb sights,
and the tail fin. All of these elements originated in airplane design. Some
claim the compound curved windshield was of this train of thought. So, is it
any wonder that the 64 had many elements that harked back to 30s and 40s
airplane design? Have you ever noticed the biplane front bumper? I believe he
was trying to combine "retro elements" with the Continental look. As an owner
of a 64 Crown, I would say that he succeeded admirably. To this day, the
uninformed ask if my Imperial is a Continental. Just some
thoughts.
Allan from Billings, Montana
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