 By Mike
AKA Mr. Angry Automotive design is a very subjective thing, with people having some pretty individual ideas about does and doesn't appeal to the human eye. Still and all, how do some companies get it so right, while others get it soooo wrong? It got me thinking about the extremes of design: what car might be considered the ultimate masterpiece, and what's the ultimate abomination? I'll be interested to see if there's any consensus on what's obviously a subjective topic.
My personal worst is the  Pontiac Aztec. I know that by now it's kind of a cheap shot to pick on this hideous thing, but hey, there's a reason everyone hates its guts. I find it totally unbelievable that some bunch of suits sitting around a conference table at GM were able to reach the conclusion, "Yep, we've got a winner here!" I mean, honestly: the rear of the Aztec looks as though someone simply sliced it off where the tailgate was supposed to go. And the mangled dog's-breakfast that passes for a front clip? WOOF! Simply amazing that this thing ever got off the drawing board.
My pick for best design ever has to be the Lamborghini Miura. WOW, and in a good way! The Miura is, in my humble opinion, one of the most beautiful machines ever crafted by human hands. Even the typical design risks like air scoops, louvers, and bulges become miniature works of art on this masterpiece of a car. Every detail is sculpted in pure emotion, and the end result is all-over sexy?like holy cow, momma mia sexy!
I suppose if one is to walk away with anything from this comparison it should be this: one car was designed by committee, the other by emotion. Too bad so many companies have yet to figure out how to merge the two.
So what're your best and worst vehicle designs? Lemmie know.
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