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23988 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 8:39 PM

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#19651 of 23988 Re: Familiar?> [andys120] by karsick Jan 06, 2009 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: andys120 (Jan 06, 2009 6:34 pm) It's the new Chinese market Buick Excelle. We knew it here as the Suzuki Forenza (not to be confused with the Hyundai Excel, nor the Vauxhall Forenza, a rebadged Isuzu SUV for the UK........ nor to be confused with the forgotten Oldsmobile Firenza) . It's in GM's tradition of the old 80's Pontiac LeMans (an American-Indian branded, French-named, Korean-bodied, Brazilian-engined, German-designed compact). Replies to this message: andys120 (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am)
#19652 of 23988 Re: Familiar?> [karsick] by andys120 Jan 07, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: karsick (Jan 06, 2009 7:51 pm) Yep it's the '009 Buick Excelle from Shanghai Motors/GM.
#19653 of 23988 Brochure Art> by andys120 Jan 07, 2009 (7:58 am)
Replies to this message: andre1969 (Jan 07, 2009 8:29 am) wgrafer (Jan 07, 2009 4:46 pm) lostwrench1 (Jan 07, 2009 7:20 pm)
#19654 of 23988 Re: Bonneville Salt Flats> [andys120] by andre1969 Jan 07, 2009 (8:29 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Jan 04, 2009 6:23 pm) I could be wrong on this, but I don't think the sloped-back Galaxie hardtop was initially available in 1961. I believe it was added at some point mid-year, so it may not have been available when that picture was taken. There was still a 2-door hardtop available for the whole year, but it had a squared-off roofline, essentially looking just like those 2-door sedans, but with no window frames or B-pillar. The fastback roof certainly looked more aerodynamic, but it may not have really made much difference. I recall some automotive engineer saying that the only way a sloped-off rear is going to help much with air flow would be for it to extend so far back that it wouldn't be practical. In the case of those Fords, it would probably result in the base of the rear window being about where the end of the car currently is, and then the trunk tapering to a point about 6-7 feet beyond that! However, he might have meant that the difference was insignificant for everyday transportation cars. When you're going for top speed, every little bit will make a difference. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 07, 2009 8:46 am) andre1969 (Jan 07, 2009 9:01 am) wgrafer (Jan 07, 2009 4:27 pm) and 1 more...
#19655 of 23988 Re: Brochure Art> [andys120] by andre1969 Jan 07, 2009 (8:29 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Jan 07, 2009 7:58 am) I'm guessing a 1952 Willys Aero? Replies to this message: wgrafer (Jan 07, 2009 4:46 pm)
#19656 of 23988 Re: Bonneville Salt Flats> [andre1969] by fintail Jan 07, 2009 (8:46 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 07, 2009 8:29 am) There was the Galaxie Starliner, a fastback, available in 60-61, then the fastback wasn't available again until the middle of MY 63. Replies to this message: andre1969 (Jan 07, 2009 9:01 am) wgrafer (Jan 07, 2009 4:27 pm) berri (Jan 07, 2009 5:32 pm)
#19657 of 23988 Re: Bonneville Salt Flats> [fintail] by andre1969 Jan 07, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 07, 2009 8:46 am) Thanks, Fintail. Guess I got the details mixed up. All I could really remember is that there was a mid-year in there, somewhere! Replies to this message: wgrafer (Jan 07, 2009 4:27 pm) berri (Jan 07, 2009 5:32 pm)
#19658 of 23988 Re: Bonneville Salt Flats> [andre1969] by wgrafer Jan 07, 2009 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 07, 2009 9:01 am) As I recall, the mid-year Galaxie 500 fastback was marketed as a "63 1/2" to distinguish it from the regular squared-off '63 hardtop. And yes, I WAS there.... Replies to this message: berri (Jan 07, 2009 5:32 pm)
#19659 of 23988 Re: Brochure Art> [andre1969] by wgrafer Jan 07, 2009 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 07, 2009 8:29 am) I agree with 1952 Willys - I think they were called "Aero Eagle" and were indistinguishable from 1952-1954. Most had 4 cylinder engines, but after Kaiser bought Willys there were some in 1954 with 6's.
#19660 of 23988 Re: Bonneville Salt Flats> [wgrafer] by berri Jan 07, 2009 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: wgrafer (Jan 07, 2009 4:27 pm) As I recall, the mid-year Galaxie 500 fastback was marketed as a "63 1/2" to distinguish it from the regular squared-off '63 hardtop. And yes, I WAS there.... I believe it was in conjunction with the 500XL and also had to do with improving the drag aerodynamics over the notchback in stock car racing. I always liked the full sized 63 Ford because it was a clean and simple design, yet looked modern at the time.

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