Fins and Fashion.

[squatting dog]

Different times then. Sometimes you wish you could turn back the clock.

 

[Fyrefox]

Then there were those portholes ("ventiports") on the sides of Buicks. Owners complained that kids would stuff cigarette butts in them!

 

[Gary O']

Back when Caddys were Caddys

Then.....there was the Imperial

Fins of their own

 

[Aunt Marg]

Well, guys, those are some really fine models, but if you want to go for a ride in a real classic fin auto, you're welcome to join this granny for a cruise.

And check out the turbo turbine jet engine in the back!

 

[Aunt Marg]

Here, this one trumps them all!

Some sort of racing Jaguar of some kind.

 

[squatting dog]

Then there were those portholes ("ventiports") on the sides of Buicks. Owners complained that kids would stuff cigarette butts in them!

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I loved those portholes so much, that I put a set in the fender of my Lincoln.

 

[squatting dog]

Back when Caddys were Caddys

Then.....there was the Imperial

Fins of their own

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Have owned a 57, 59, 59, and 63 Imperial. Love that style.

 

[Aunt Marg]

The $22 question... did those fins make the cars go faster?

 

[squatting dog]

Here, this one trumps them all!

Some sort of racing Jaguar of some kind.

Really interesting history about these D type Jaguars.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/why-jaguar-d-type-sprouted-tailfin

 

[Aunt Marg]

Really interesting history about these D type Jaguars.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/why-jaguar-d-type-sprouted-tailfin

Have to let dear husband read this, as he's a classic car buff (big time).