12 January 2012
On the "Me an' Me Smart" thread Mario hit the 150th post with an interesting remark; he thinks the Smart classless. I agree.
(Conversely I think the iQ down market.)
The Smart is one of the few vehicles you park most anywhere and it neither offends nor embarrasses. The Mini is another I believe exudes that quality. Even a loudly dressed Cooper Works is acceptable parked on the laird's (lord's) driveway and in the High Street.
What other cars sit comfortably at funerals, weddings, at game fairs, outside the cinema and bingo hall, and in the pub car park?
17 July 2009
Late to the thread I know...
Aren't classless cars often those that either pioneer a new segment or are so good/different that they bust aside customers' badge prejudice
That seems an accurate assessment, yes.
1 November 2007
Original Renault Scenic
Original Audi Quattro
Saab 900 Convertible
Ford S-Max
Late to the thread I know... Aren't classless cars often those that either pioneer a new segment or are so good/different that they bust aside customers' badge prejudice?
20 October 2009
The original Ford KA, totally classless and a total classic
couldnt agree more !!
Add almost any Skoda your care to think of
17 July 2009
VW Golf
Bristol
I have always seen that marque as quintessentially uppercrust English; sit bolt upright horse riding fashion, lots of interior wood, no concessions to modernity, traditional architecture based on the neo-classical...
19 May 2010
and for what it's worth my view on 'classless' cars:
VW Golf - I think a post right at the start of this thread summed it up. A car with appeal across social and gender types. Still a true 'Volks Wagen'
Bristol - OK they're not cheap, but that's not the point. Can you point at the driver of a Bristol and make a judgement as to what they do, where they live? (with the exception of the Fighter)
Mini - again, sweeps across all demographics from supermodel to learner driver to granny to boy racer to estate agent (fkn Foxtons!)......
19 May 2010
However, I think the Topolino did it for the Italians well before the Mini, (both designed by Italians)
sorry to correct you, but Alec Issigonis was half Greek (actually born in Turkey), not Italian!
19 May 2010
but this is a British publication and I for one would appreciate it if you could kindly stick to English
As it's a British publication, could he not quite legitimately stick to Welsh, Gaelic, Cornish or Manx to name but four?
Let's have a forum in Manx! genius. (You start)
26 October 2007
but this is a British publication and I for one would appreciate it if you could kindly stick to English
As it's a British publication, could he not quite legitimately stick to Welsh, Gaelic, Cornish or Manx to name but four?
Never trust a cow
10 January 2010
Land Rover Defender
Peugeot 205, 206, 207, 208
29 November 2011
Though generally saloons, hatchbacks and SUVs are created to appeal to as many sections of society as possible, quite a few are aimed at one section only, a Rolls-Royce an obvious example. Yet every now and then one transcends its origins and purpose to become universally acceptable, recognised as good for most situations and needs.
Very True. I also think that, like a suit, a car can be worn in different ways. The man or the woman behind the wheel makes difference. The way one drives, park or get out of a car say much. A showy car used with a certain degree of indifference can become more classless, at least in one occasion.
Agree with that matsoc, and 'color'. Always think Ferrari's are less obvious in some of the deep grey's or blues they offer, and all the better for it.
You make a good point but sorry to be a pedant but this is a British publication and I for one would appreciate it if you could kindly stick to English.