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- BR549_az October 2006
Flamboyant & Futuristic Styling
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The 1950 and 1951 Studebakers marked a sharp break from 1930s streamlined styling and the beginning of flamboyant, futuristic styling. Studebaker led the way in this styling and marketing change, and the Big Three auto manufacturers soon followed.
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You mean the '49 Ford wasn't different? Hmm
Seeing as how production lead time for new cars in the 1950's was probably at least 2-3 years, it's hard to say who broke first (they both share the same Jet "Nose Capsule" design cue in front)
The Stude design is definitely flamboyant, but I'm not sure exactly how influential it really is.
