OC Auto Show 2009

[Vettezuki]

Here's some selected pics from the 2009 OC Auto Show.

Here's (http://motorgen.com/pic/showgallery.php/cat/907) the full album with lots more.

The gang from an undisclosed location.


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Click on the pics for their full glory.

If Corvette were to shoot for full exotic status, this would be a great direction to go. I thought this was strictly a one off for Transformers, but apparently it holds some design cues for the next Gen.

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The rear may be a bit over the top, but some shrinking and refinement could make it work well I think. Apparently the split window, a la 63' is one of the cues that might make it back. There is a long and fascinating story behind the split window Corvette of 63'. It was a battle of titans in engineering and design.

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Gas station of the future. (Or it might be hydrogen for Fuel Cells, probably smarter.)

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Direct injection and itty bitty turbos are one way to maximize the best of performance, fuel effeciency, and emissions.
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The rotors on the rear of the ZR-1 are bigger than the stock ones on the front of my C3.

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Mopar bitches

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Simply one of the best driving values in the world, bar none, period.

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Sort of Honda's take on the Brutalism school (GM). Somehow it comes off a bit ham fisted, but it doesn't offend me as much as some.

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Simply one of the most perfect shapes ever laid to paper.

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I know the era of explosion engines won't last forever. But there is some beauty, some harmony, some music in the mechanics of these designs and it's going to be a little bit sad when they're gone.

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And this is what's next.
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This isn't a great pic, but the R8 looks good in pics . . . it looks fantastic in person. A stunning first effort in the super car realm by Audi. Of course, their history dating back to Auto Union more amazing than most realize.

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And for fun. Adam's face. What's he looking at I wonder?

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Could it be. . .

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[SeanPlunk]

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If the Angels lose, I know what Adam's new avatar might be :laugh:

[BRUTAL64]

When the contest was going on, Darlene asked me if you guys would be there. I told her; "Those guys would not be interested in that sort of goin-ons." I was wrong?:rolleyes:

[Douglas Mariani]

Great pictures Ben:thumbs_up: Sorry I missed it....It looks like everyone had a good time.....especially Adam

[99BlownSScamaro]

seems like you guys had a blast....and DAMN! is that vette UGLY!!!!!!!!

[Chuck]

Great time and that vette kicked ass, I want one and I want it now. Just a wish

[big2bird]

seems like you guys had a blast....and DAMN! is that vette UGLY!!!!!!!!

I disagree. It's quite the piece of art in person. To each their own I suppose, but I feel it has style, and that is certainly missing in todays wind tunnel designed mind set.
When I was a kid, I could pick out any brand. Today, they all look identical but for a few.

[Vettezuki]

I disagree. It's quite the piece of art in person. To each their own I suppose, but I feel it has style, and that is certainly missing in todays wind tunnel designed mind set.
When I was a kid, I could pick out any brand. Today, they all look identical but for a few.

The world of econo boxes and sedans is a barren wasteland of design. Up through the 60s they did have identities, sometimes weird as hell, but identies nevertheless some kind of personality. Now you have to spend quite a bit to get some real design. Even the modern cool cars are essentially retro to varying degrees.

This is the future of human civilization.
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Gotta go, I hear the collective calling.