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[–] xantoxis@lemmy.world 40 points 7 months ago (1 children)

OK but put a modern engine in those boys and the esthetics were pretty sweet

[–] Sordid@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I do love the way old cars look, but in addition to the poor mileage, they're also deathtraps by modern safety standards.

[–] Rustmilian@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Reminds me of Ford Pinto 1973 Keep off my rear, I'm explosive!

[–] iiGxC@slrpnk.net 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] DaGeek247@fedia.io 7 points 7 months ago

Well duh. All modern cars look the same because that's what gets the best aerodynamics. No car that looks different is going to be as good at moving through the wind as a modern car. That's the tradeoff you make when you have a car that looks different.