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Old 10-08-11, 11:10 AM
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I've been wondering lately about how some boxy cars manage to come across as rather elegant and classy despite their rather simplistic "boxy" designs.

I think this warrants a thread where everyone can post what they feel are the coolest-looking boxy cars.

I'll start.

My favorite, the Renault 21. This picture says it all. Lovely car.





I always felt these run-of-the-mill Caprice Classics looked good. Still do.




Don't laugh, but I've always liked these. Early 1980s Ford LTD/Crown Victoria.





Dodge St. Regis! My father owned one back in the day. Aside from some rust issues, underpowered and inefficient engine, the car was "decent" (reliable).

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the old mercedes comes to mind, like the w123. Not sure if those are considered boxy enough
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Old 10-08-11, 12:20 PM
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the old mercedes comes to mind, like the w123. Not sure if those are considered boxy enough
I think the replacement, the W124 was far boxier in appearance.
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My all-time favorite boxy vehicle. This is a 1986 F250 with the 6.9 diesel. We had one just like it when I was a kid.
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^^ classic truck!!
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Built like a tank too. The 90-94 Legacy's are probably the best car Subaru ever built, and the EJ22 non-turbo engines last FOREVER!
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GNX


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I like the current Toyota bB, which is different from the 2nd-generation Scion xB. It's more faithful to the original concept and I'll bet its interior is better than the current xB's.
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My two boxy favorites, Volvo 850R (sedan or wagon) and GMC Typhoon
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Oh and the MB G Wagon of course

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1964 Continental FTW. You can close the thread now.

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My favs old school imports. Datsun 510 and the Cressida.
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Dave took the first thing I thought of..Volvo 850...others












 


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