Originally posted by The Jack:
You know, the differences are relatively slight between that and my car, but damn does yours look so much better! The lines are much cleaner, and the fascia is sporty and yet for lack of a better term euro... I guess "euro" means style with grace... Seems like americans have to "kick it up a notch" to be nice, but I've always preferred a more subtle look to things in general (particulars like Vipers and Trans Ams excluded). The short of it, beautiful car and great photos!
Chris
You'd be surprised what a difference a stricter bumper regulation makes to a design. I think the SVT is pretty good--not overdone at all--but add 2 inches or so to how much the bumper sticks out, and you basically have to redo the whole thing.
Of course, I also remember that for the American market, the MkI's were deemed "too conservative," and restyled to look "more aggressive." Not sure anything was gained, but I still like the early Contours.
