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Old 06-18-19, 08:31 AM
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I think the designers in Japan had this car in mind when drawing up the 1st RX-7. What do you say?

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I always felt the long hoodline to be reminiscent of the Jag XKE

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Or pick you choice of mid-to-late 60's Italian Erotica for the typical long, low hood - short rear deck look. And the pop-up lights...
The uncanny resemblance to the '77 Porsche 924 always gives me pause...
too much of a coincidence? But the basic shape of the X-605 (proto-RX7s) was pretty much baked-in by the time the Porsche hit the streets.
Obvious to state that most designs build on the past. Most.


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