The name almost sounds Japanese, but it’s German. Styling Garage gave the world the 1000SGS sedan–said to be twice as good as the Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL that it was based upon.
A 1000SGS could feature things like custom paint, custom interior, custom bumpers, custom wheels, c…
Good grief. I remember these from the "day". They were horrible then and as "horrible" today. Conspicuous consumption at it's worst.
It's actually impressive how seemingly everything they made was hideous. You'd think every once in a while they'd have accidentally made something that looks cool.....
Take a $70,000 car, then make it worth $20,000 by spending an additional 10 grand.
I want one of those SEC gullwings. I missed out on one 8-10 years ago and haven't seen one actively for sale since.
I love these Words of the Day. Even with these nasty looking things.
BlindPirate said:I love these Words of the Day. Even with these nasty looking things.
Thank you. Another one to come tomorrow.
I want a sunroof and gullwings.
In reply to Robbie :
How about a convertible top and gullwings?
David S. Wallens said:In reply to Robbie :
How about a convertible top and gullwings?
I was actually contemplating it on my Miata after you posted this David. I think it could be possible, but I certainly don't have the ambition to do it!
Not suprised at the responses. Half think they are hideous. The other would gladly have one in the garage.
How about a gullwing four-door?
In reply to Appleseed :
Some of us lived through the ’80s, some of us read about them on Wikipedia.
And next week's are just about finished. I need to button up the last one and then organize photos.
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