tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post9187285672235011276..comments2023-09-03T15:10:00.180-04:00Comments on casey/artandcolour: "Unique in all the World," 1971 Final EditionCasey Shainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-26237086065724182682010-12-17T09:20:59.811-05:002010-12-17T09:20:59.811-05:00I can't wait to get the new HCC now. I've ...I can't wait to get the new HCC now. I've been looking through a lot of my HCCs recently, and am struck at just how many errors there are! We've spoken about it before. For a magazine with Hemming's heritage, it's really amazing at the almost Motor Trend-like mistakes in it, lol. I still buy it every month though, while I"ve given up buying the four monthly car magazines Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-59558722889349432952010-12-17T07:34:53.607-05:002010-12-17T07:34:53.607-05:00These Thunderbirds are wonderful. I especially lo...These Thunderbirds are wonderful. I especially love the pictures of the interiors -- they were SO luxurious. And came in such lovely colors. The beak is so cool, too. Ford used amazing leather in those days -- when leather was still more or less something unusual -- luxury cars still had real cloth upholstery, usually in a choice of fabrics, patterns and colors. I think the disappearance of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-26363749161210245202010-12-16T23:06:43.101-05:002010-12-16T23:06:43.101-05:00Good night, Granny.Good night, Granny.Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-61294421661187643562010-12-16T21:52:36.184-05:002010-12-16T21:52:36.184-05:00GOOD NIGHT CASEY GOOD NIGHT
GRANNYGOOD NIGHT CASEY GOOD NIGHT<br /><br />GRANNYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-49919445283627672592010-12-16T18:45:43.644-05:002010-12-16T18:45:43.644-05:00I will try!
API will try!<br /><br /><br />APAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-51940339722722905872010-12-16T18:29:16.089-05:002010-12-16T18:29:16.089-05:00go for it! : )go for it! : )Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-29542757980990029222010-12-16T17:21:00.776-05:002010-12-16T17:21:00.776-05:00Hey Casey,
WOW ! That is a amazing. It would hav...Hey Casey,<br /><br /> WOW ! That is a amazing. It would have made a stunning sedan. Beautiful work, Casey!Perfect! Even better than I imagined !<br />I am going to sit in my cave all day and just admire it <br /><br /><br />I am now inspired to build a small fire of twigs, get out Photoshop and attempt to put the Landau top on the sedan, stretch it three inches, and make a 'Town Limousine!&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-63801768684122593292010-12-16T14:54:59.576-05:002010-12-16T14:54:59.576-05:00No need to become a caveman, at least not today, A...No need to become a caveman, at least not today, AP. I chopped this fastback 4 door a while ago! I think it could have worked quite well.<br /><br />http://artandcolour.blogspot.com/2010/07/some-quick-1970-thunderbird-sport-sedan.htmlCasey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-23110921586827963852010-12-16T14:10:48.764-05:002010-12-16T14:10:48.764-05:00I agree with you, phantomX and Casey! After 72, th...I agree with you, phantomX and Casey! After 72, the<br />T-bird stopped being in a class by itself . <br /><br />The lowered profile of the 70 coupe is one of my favorites. It seems more in keeping with the original designs and intentions for the 67. Bunkie gets credit for the nose,and I wonder if he also didn't say something about lowering the roof line ?<br /><br />I always felt it flowed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-20750005740684355582010-12-16T13:01:31.047-05:002010-12-16T13:01:31.047-05:00plus the gorgeous styling with its Bunkie Beak! : ...plus the gorgeous styling with its Bunkie Beak! : )Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-4022382299764488782010-12-16T12:57:53.319-05:002010-12-16T12:57:53.319-05:00I feel like I've seen this brochure before, bu...I feel like I've seen this brochure before, but I just can't seem to place it, hmmm.<br />I agree with your accessment of T Bird lineage. The Thunderbird, more than any other car, really reflected the post war exuberance that we used to enjoy in this country. The gas crisis in 1973, coupled with the feds getting more involved in every facet of the auto industry, really but the brakes onphantomXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250791056393523096noreply@blogger.com