FD is the 22nd most beautiful car EVER per MSN!

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Oct 6, 2010 | 03:49 PM

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Its up there for me, I love RX-3's tho... so sexy classic look.

I'm with you on the RX-3's.... They have a small muscle car look. Very classy....especially with a built turbo rotary

Oct 6, 2010 | 04:11 PM

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Does the FD below count as being sexy?

http://fatlace.com/slammedsociety/su.../mr-mikeys-fd/

im diggin the frontend/lights Gene

Oct 7, 2010 | 03:40 PM

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Mazda FD RX7
Ferrari F355
Ferrari 512TR
Ferrari 288 GTO
Toyota 2000GT
Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Citroen DS
Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin Rapide

in no particular order

Oct 7, 2010 | 04:54 PM

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while I agree that the new DBS, Rapide, and alfa 8c cometizione are grat looking cars, they have yet to withstand the test of time.

Glad I'm not the only fan of the alfa 159 though, saw it when I was in Italy a few years ago and fell in love with styling.

Oct 7, 2010 | 05:07 PM

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From a pure design perspective, Alfa 159 is the most beautiful sedan ever built period.

Oct 8, 2010 | 10:50 AM

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When you think about "beautiful car designs", remember that beautiful cars and "hot" cars are not always the same thing. Here is a list that includes only cars that are truly beautiful, lasting car designs.

Personally, I think the FD should be included on this list. I think its that good. I think when people start making lists that include a lot of "questionable" cars, it dilutes the really great designs and makes it easier to lobby for other cars' inclusion in the list. I think the third generation Rx7 belongs in very this lofty company.

Gordon

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1958
Chevrolet Corvette 1963
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso 1964
Ferrari 275 GTB 1966
Ferrari Daytona 1968
Ferrari Dino 206GT 1968
Jaguar XKE 1961
Lamborghini Miura 1966
Lamborghini Countach 1970
Lotus Elite 1963
Mazda Rx7 1993
Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing 1960
Porsche 356 1964
Shelby Cobra 1965

while i agree with your list gordon (except in my opinion the '63 corvette should be all of the mid years) does it say anything to see the dates of these cars, with a couple of close exceptions and of course the 3rd gen, are all in the '60s?

interesting...

Oct 8, 2010 | 02:16 PM

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Never been a fan of the 612s gordon, saw one while I was in Italy parked right outside my hotel and while it's a good looking car, the front end looks too awkward to be placed among stylistic powerhouses. Of Ferrari's recent designs, I think the 360 and the 430 are the only ones that can truly be considered above the rest in my opinion, and the 430 is stretching it.

Oct 8, 2010 | 03:13 PM

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From a pure design perspective, Alfa 159 is the most beautiful sedan ever built period.

bah....looks like *** compared to the new king

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fe...458_Italia.jpg

Oct 8, 2010 | 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by no_more_rice

bah....looks like *** compared to the new king

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fe...458_Italia.jpg

Since when is a Ferrari 458 Italia a sedan?

Oct 8, 2010 | 04:12 PM

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I missed the sedan bit, but the title of this thread is "most beautiful car", so sedans are off-topic anyway (and sedans are too boxy to have any real lines)

Oct 8, 2010 | 06:13 PM

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I missed the sedan bit, but the title of this thread is "most beautiful car", so sedans are off-topic anyway (and sedans are too boxy to have any real lines)

errrr ok

I don't think a beauty of a car has to do with the amount of doors it has, having said that I kind of agree with you, sedans aren't off topic but definitely a minority in the world of beautiful cars.

Oct 9, 2010 | 10:11 PM

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Interesting that the 996 or 997 never makes any list. Although generally good looking cars, they're essentially invisible because they're so ubiquitous, and they've looked basically the same for so long. At least Porsche is seeking to change things up a bit with the 918 Spyder. The 911 "VW on steroids" bug eye look is beyond tired.

The current Motor Trend ZR1 vs. 997tt comparison states that even the VETTE gets alot more attention.....

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