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Old 12-06-2009, 04:28 PM   #193 (permalink)
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I'd be inclined to think that it fit their form, and still stood enough in the face of function to be used.

It seems with automakers that function nearly always takes a close second to form, when in reality, the most beautiful designs are the things that just work. Reliably, safely, and just WORK.
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