1980 Volkswagen Jetta GL Turbo Diesel

Another fine bit of German engineering. Straight lines, rounded corners, a little chrome, a little awkward with the sloping hood in profile. Fairly glows against a dark background.

1969 Ford LTD XL

Almost don't know where to begin. First off, this is fine example of wide, long and macho, with those continuous lines from front to back and flying wings around the rear window. Pictures can't really convey the awesome presence of this old beast. Next that colour -- it's radioactive in this dull grey light. Those over the top wheels and tires. Too much!

Overall, it's grand, regal, absurd, and delightful.

1990 Nissan S-Cargo

I've been wanting to post an S-Cargo for a while now. There are several around town. Like the Toyota Sera and the Nissan Figaro (which I will get, sooner or later) this was purely meant for Japan, and for whatever odd niche they fit there.

First I love the sheer crazy audacity of creating a van like this -- the vast glass area, the toy like circular shapes, the impractical windows. Next, repeating the shape in the details -- the mirrors, speedometer & dash, taillights, heck even the wheelwells. Once again, it would never happen in North America.

1986 BMW 635CSi

Love the protruding front turn signals (which actually serve a useful function), the only slightly bent kidney grill, and the general stance of purposefulness. And the ribbed black B pillar too.

Contrast with previous car.