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January 19, 2005
Four Standouts
I visually consumed scores of cars and took hundreds of pictures this past weekend at the LA Auto Show. But after all is said and done, isn't interesting that only a few stood out? There's some interesting cognition going on.
The ultimate car on display was the Porsche Carrera GT. There is just nothing else to compare. Say what you like about Ferarris and Lambos, but the Porsche has got unbeatable style. I couldn't even fit all that beauty into one frame. Check out that thin round light just in front of the door. I've never seen anything like that. What you can't see here is the carbon fiber back bumper or the extra set of calipers on the rear brake. But what you can see are the sleek lines and that fabulous door. 
This Mitsubishi truck prototype shows that the Japanese may end up doing a bit better in the that market. Even though this one has no door handles, I get a feeling that it will hit the market eventually. Honda's new Ridgeline is enough proof to me of that. Watch out Avalanche. But just look at these lines. Smooth and muscular at the same time. 
OK maybe it's the laptop but this Maybach 62 was a huge hit. The roof is variably tinted glass with solar panels that power the A/C when you park in the sun. Those back seats are like flying first class. 
Now if you would have told me last year that I would find a Saturn sexy, I'd never believe it. But this car is beautiful all around and it's going to be real next year. Shocking.
Others interesting at the show: Saleen Mustang, Dodge Charger, Spyker, Bentley & Pontiac G6.
Posted by mbowen at January 19, 2005 08:22 AM
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