CT appearance

[Jerry M.]

I just had an epiphany : I guess it’s in my DNA to like simple brutalistic form following function designs.
I used to own a Porsche 914 similar to the one pictured. It was Porsche’s least expensive car at the time. And much like TESLAS Cybertruck pictured here,, it Also was derided for its appearance at the time, often called a tissue box on wheels. And also like the Cybertruck it was very polarizing, you loved or hated it.
It ALSO had a front AND rear trunk, just like the Cybertruck. It was designed as a “ PRACTICAL “ sports car,,, AND,, it was!
It could get 40mpg on the road, had a very low CG ( like the Cybertruck), handled like it was on rails, and had a top speed of 120mph,unusual for a sports car in the early 70s, and also like the Cybertruck it’s look was a direct result of its intended function, and also like the Cybertruck its shape was actually surprisingly aerodynamic but simple to construct, ALSO like the Cybertruck. I guess the mainstream will never be very accepting of such unique brutalist designs.
OH WELL!

 

[Cody the cat]

I just had an epiphany : I guess it’s in my DNA to like simple brutalistic form following function designs.
I used to own a Porsche 914 similar to the one pictured. It was Porsche’s least expensive car at the time. And much like TESLAS Cybertruck pictured here,, it Also was derided for its appearance at the time, often called a tissue box on wheels. And also like the Cybertruck it was very polarizing, you loved or hated it.
It ALSO had a front AND rear trunk, just like the Cybertruck. It was designed as a “ PRACTICAL “ sports car,,, AND,, it was!
It could get 40mpg on the road, had a very low CG ( like the Cybertruck), handled like it was on rails, and had a top speed of 120mph,unusual for a sports car in the early 70s, and also like the Cybertruck it’s look was a direct result of its intended function, and also like the Cybertruck its shape was actually surprisingly aerodynamic but simple to construct, ALSO like the Cybertruck. I guess the mainstream will never be very accepting of such unique brutalist designs.
OH WELL!

914 is still one of my favorite of the Porsches. The pop up headlights on the 928 was always cool to me as well.
Form following function is also the premise with BMW 2002. Also one of my favorite. German design and engineering, go figure. Boxes on wheels true, badass nonetheless.

 

[John K]

High school girlfriend’s father had one. Driving above 100.

Few minutes later, flashing lights and he pulled over. When the officer asked, “do you know why I pulled you over?”

No

I clocked you doing 80

”I’ll take it.”

 

[nordenvonthule]

I really like the 914 as well. I thought (still think) the 911 Safari was tits.

My first car was a VW thing, and I loved it too... So yeah, it's in our DNA?
CT is objectively cool.