AUTOMOTIVE FASHIONS: THE DODGE FIREARROW
Italy's Ghia designers worked out this idea-car with Chrysler engineers - the idea being to combine svelte lines form European racers with a smooth-riding Dodge chassis that wouldn't shatter everything in your luggage. The Firearrow is 75 1/2" wide - more than twice its 34" height - and crouches like a springing cat on its 115" wheel base. Salient features: V-shaped rub rail that wraps up the paint job with an effective bumper; recessed double headlights; separate hatches for luggage, spare. Sharply raked windshield, gearshift mounted between two seats, authentic sports-car style.
Image via Esquire, August, 1954.
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quite a nifty looking car...however, I'd rather "adopt" the cute dachshund standing in the rear looking on
ReplyDeleteBoth car and doxie are beautiful. As is the artwork. I'm grateful I can't be tempted to go online and buy this particular item, as the image is 57 years old. Sigh. You do find some pretty things!
ReplyDeleteIt IS a nice car. But it would look better with a dachshund in the passenger seat.
ReplyDeletewe all know that the best aerodynamic design is the dachshund body!! gorgeous car and doxie! love the picture.
ReplyDeleteLove the old ads with doxies in them. Be great all framed up and on the wall.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, proof that Dachshunds are the quintessential mid-mod dog!
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