What I look for a film where an automobile made a greater impact on the story. Whether it is a memorable chase or a distinctively prominent vehicular character, the car is factored in the star power and story impact of the movie.
Forty-three years later, some of those dreams have been fulfilled. Others…not so much. Let's just concentrate on the positive, shall we?
They join the misbegotten that danced in front of us for our dollars. Some of these brands ended a lengthy history of success – and failure.
Some did have a portal to plug in for a wee bit of electricity. Nonetheless, the internal combustion engine still ruled the roost at V&R – for now.
While some people would say: "We have too many automotive awards out there." I said: "Why can't I do one?"
Then, we grow up. We've either gawked at enough of these beauties, sat in one, driven one – or owned one. And, we’re in awe of them.
How does a failure occur? Mismanagement is one source of the problem. Incompetency is another – perhaps notes as the biggest source of failure.
Still, I found myself in the face of aging – of starting to look old. Not exactly what you want from a member of the automobile media corps.
Do you remember any vehicle that showed up in one moment and was gone before we knew it? Of course not!
Little did I know that would get me into the Chicago Auto Show the year after that.