In spite of Tom Klockau toying with us on his clue for this morning’s CC, our commentariat was up to the task. Tucker was the first to catch that it was not a real car, and Calibrick identified the model. ACD was right behind to pull together the fact that it was a scale model Audi 100. Each wins our pat on the back, with a hearty “well done.”
For today, I have a grate clue for everyone. For a hint, I can tell you that this is not a traditional fin. But it is sort of artsy – I could almost see this hanging in the louver. Just how bad are my puns? I shutter to think. We all need to vent sometimes.
Chrysler New Yorker turbo hood.
Chrysler LeBaron GTS Turbo
Dodge Lancer Turbo, since it is white, perhaps the rare Pacifica version.
Ah, you spoil sports! (again, too slow out of the gate). I was going to guess (now chime in) . . . . Late ’80s Turbo New Yorker.
’28 MODEL A, BUSINESS COUPE
JPC: I’ve no idea what the clue’s of, but love your puns there! 🙂
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I’m guessing that’s an interior vent. Ah, what the heck – Buick Skyhawk.
I’m with you on the suspicion that it’s an inside vent. Other than that I’m at a loss.
Chrysler Laser, perhaps?
Norville Redenbacher brothers’ KittyHawk’s ventiports. “first in flight”
Ford Escort RS2000. Though it’s not exactly sold to the public… So you’re not likely to see one on the side of the road… probably anywhere.
That’s a close-up hood shot of a 1975 AMC Javelin Turbo6. This was the first product resulting from the ouster of Roy D. Chapin, Jr. in 1973. The company’s board of directors sent Chapin to an early retirement because of its grave concerns with his expensive and risky proposals, such as for a sporty mid-sized fastback coupe.
Once becoming CEO, Gerald C. Meyers quickly killed off AMC’s mid-sized and full-sized offerings and focused on expanding its compact range. The resulting Javelin was a dirt-cheap reskinning of the Hornet hatchback but gave AMC a surprisingly competitive entry against a hot-selling Mustang II.
Meyers is also credited with simultaneously launching a compact Ambassador, which offered a turbo six that gave the car a more European character than the U.S. version of Ford’s Granada.
Perhaps Meyers’ most important move was to unplug Chapin’s controversial bet on wankel engine technology and an unconventionally designed subcompact that was as wide and heavy as much bigger cars. Meyers lambasted the the two proposals as “reckless” and “evolutionary dead ends.”
Retired AMC head George Romney lauded Meyers’ for “almost single-handedly turning around an automaker that was quickly heading for the ditch.”
1984 Dodge 600 Turbo