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The fate of the villain or 9 coolest calving
Car business - it is a tough business. If you fall on the floor, you do not get up ...
9 photos + text via topgearrussia
1. On this day, December 26 57 years ago, died a well-known automotive entrepreneur Preston Tucker. In postwar America, he became famous for creating unique, ahead of time, the vehicle Tucker Torpedo. But the miracle machine with a helicopter engine, disc brakes, independent suspension and swivel spotlight-seeker became a victim of the conspiracy organized by Detroit. Tucker's well-worn on the courts on false charges of fraud, ultimately reducing the grave and super Torpedo and his maker.
The story of Preston Tucker joined the list of the most celebrated in the history of car accidents.
2. Chevrolet Series M Cooper-Cooled (1923)
Even geniuses failure. Charles Kettering, the man who gave the world electric starter in the early 20's air-cooled engine designed for compact Chevrolet. In theory, the role of the radiator had to carry copper cooler, but in practice the design worked out very badly. Motor constantly warmed, the car died like flies ... For the year released less than 1,000 cars. Oops ...
3. Chrysler Airflow (1934-1937)
It is not always progressive and cool is cool and popular. Chrsyler Airflow - one of the first mass car with well-designed aerodynamics has become a real commercial disaster. "Sleek" face "air flow" caused buyers obvious irritation and they passed showrooms Chrysler. Airflow Failure to at least twenty years to wean the company from risky experiments with the design of their cars.
4. Davis (1947-1948)
Another firm one-day, in the annals of any car - a hundred. But the history of Davis Motorsar Company is amazing in its own way. With a frightened businessman Gary Davies decided that the tiny three-wheeled little car with an aerodynamic body can successfully sell to the Americans? The big question ... The Americans did not buy Davis Divan, a factory worker in Los Angeles was nothing to pay salaries, the case went to court. And - kaput and a half years!
5. Edsel (1959-1961)
The new brand was supposed to fill the gap between democratic "Ford" and the prestigious "Lincoln." Nu-nu ... The controversial design mistakes marketers lame workmanship and not least opaque intrigue in the governing circles "Blue Oval" Edsel turned into the main fakap automotive history. In place of the pathos of the brand in just three years he left a gaping crater, which cost the company $ 250 million!
6. ATS (1963-1965)
Many have heard that Enzo Ferrari was a tough guy. Few people know that, and his wife, Laura, too, was reputed to be a lady with character. And he differed curiosity and, of course, knew everything better than others. In short, when Donna Laura began to directly intervene in the affairs of the company, several influential designers and engineers slammed the door, and organized his own company - ATS (Automobili Turismo e Sport). Who laugh last? In two years, ATS has released a total of 12 sports coupe. Okay, okay, coupe very nice and quick, but no more. In addition to the brains and talents needed to succeed more charisma and PR!
7. Oldsmobile Delta 88 (1977)
You think why Americans still do not favor diesel engines? They simply have a good memory. When, in the late 70's General Motors introduced to the market model cars with diesel V8 (the first was just Oldsmobile 88) no one expected that they would be so noisy, chadyaschie, lomuchimi and none at all. In short, from the heavy fuel oil in the United States plight. The phrase "diesel car" in the minds of the Yankees is still associated with the trash 40 years ago.
8. Bricklin SV-1 (1974-1976)
Draft multi Malcolm Bricklin, who decided to create an economical and safe sports car is not as known as the brainchild of John DeLorean, although there was a little bit earlier. By the way, Bricklin SV-1 and Delorean DMC-12 even look alike. Even more similar and the fate of these machines. The friendly welcome of the public and the press, technical problems in establishing a mass production, and the destruction of a natural oblivion.
9. Delorean DMC-12 (1981-1983)
Who does not know this story? Megauspeshny super-rich, and vice president of General Motors, disappointed in the American automobile industry, Detroit decided to show how to build these cars! Takeoff turned on the ruble, hit by a penny. Delorean DMC-12 was not a bad car, but also outstanding. But the inept conduct of affairs and promiscuity in the choice of business partners almost led John to prison bench. Thanks to the creators of the trilogy "Back to the Future." If they do not, something about the DMC-12 today, hardly anyone remembered.
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9 photos + text via topgearrussia
1. On this day, December 26 57 years ago, died a well-known automotive entrepreneur Preston Tucker. In postwar America, he became famous for creating unique, ahead of time, the vehicle Tucker Torpedo. But the miracle machine with a helicopter engine, disc brakes, independent suspension and swivel spotlight-seeker became a victim of the conspiracy organized by Detroit. Tucker's well-worn on the courts on false charges of fraud, ultimately reducing the grave and super Torpedo and his maker.
The story of Preston Tucker joined the list of the most celebrated in the history of car accidents.
2. Chevrolet Series M Cooper-Cooled (1923)
Even geniuses failure. Charles Kettering, the man who gave the world electric starter in the early 20's air-cooled engine designed for compact Chevrolet. In theory, the role of the radiator had to carry copper cooler, but in practice the design worked out very badly. Motor constantly warmed, the car died like flies ... For the year released less than 1,000 cars. Oops ...
3. Chrysler Airflow (1934-1937)
It is not always progressive and cool is cool and popular. Chrsyler Airflow - one of the first mass car with well-designed aerodynamics has become a real commercial disaster. "Sleek" face "air flow" caused buyers obvious irritation and they passed showrooms Chrysler. Airflow Failure to at least twenty years to wean the company from risky experiments with the design of their cars.
4. Davis (1947-1948)
Another firm one-day, in the annals of any car - a hundred. But the history of Davis Motorsar Company is amazing in its own way. With a frightened businessman Gary Davies decided that the tiny three-wheeled little car with an aerodynamic body can successfully sell to the Americans? The big question ... The Americans did not buy Davis Divan, a factory worker in Los Angeles was nothing to pay salaries, the case went to court. And - kaput and a half years!
5. Edsel (1959-1961)
The new brand was supposed to fill the gap between democratic "Ford" and the prestigious "Lincoln." Nu-nu ... The controversial design mistakes marketers lame workmanship and not least opaque intrigue in the governing circles "Blue Oval" Edsel turned into the main fakap automotive history. In place of the pathos of the brand in just three years he left a gaping crater, which cost the company $ 250 million!
6. ATS (1963-1965)
Many have heard that Enzo Ferrari was a tough guy. Few people know that, and his wife, Laura, too, was reputed to be a lady with character. And he differed curiosity and, of course, knew everything better than others. In short, when Donna Laura began to directly intervene in the affairs of the company, several influential designers and engineers slammed the door, and organized his own company - ATS (Automobili Turismo e Sport). Who laugh last? In two years, ATS has released a total of 12 sports coupe. Okay, okay, coupe very nice and quick, but no more. In addition to the brains and talents needed to succeed more charisma and PR!
7. Oldsmobile Delta 88 (1977)
You think why Americans still do not favor diesel engines? They simply have a good memory. When, in the late 70's General Motors introduced to the market model cars with diesel V8 (the first was just Oldsmobile 88) no one expected that they would be so noisy, chadyaschie, lomuchimi and none at all. In short, from the heavy fuel oil in the United States plight. The phrase "diesel car" in the minds of the Yankees is still associated with the trash 40 years ago.
8. Bricklin SV-1 (1974-1976)
Draft multi Malcolm Bricklin, who decided to create an economical and safe sports car is not as known as the brainchild of John DeLorean, although there was a little bit earlier. By the way, Bricklin SV-1 and Delorean DMC-12 even look alike. Even more similar and the fate of these machines. The friendly welcome of the public and the press, technical problems in establishing a mass production, and the destruction of a natural oblivion.
9. Delorean DMC-12 (1981-1983)
Who does not know this story? Megauspeshny super-rich, and vice president of General Motors, disappointed in the American automobile industry, Detroit decided to show how to build these cars! Takeoff turned on the ruble, hit by a penny. Delorean DMC-12 was not a bad car, but also outstanding. But the inept conduct of affairs and promiscuity in the choice of business partners almost led John to prison bench. Thanks to the creators of the trilogy "Back to the Future." If they do not, something about the DMC-12 today, hardly anyone remembered.
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