Let's talk cars. There are so many cars at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show that I cannot possibly touch on them all. There are some big trends, a constant march of refinement and a lot of minutiae. I am just going to touch on some favorites. First up: Super Luxury Cars.
The Cadillac 16 Wow, this thing is huge and in a word Glamorous. This in my opinion is a 21st Century classic car. Hints of the past with a definite flavor of the future. A long sleek hood reminiscent of the cars of the thirties. A slick study in modern aerodynamics. A gull-wing hood a practical memory of long powerful hoods of days gone by. Ultra luxurious passenger compartment worthy of the title "cabin." A 1000hp engine!
While this isn't yet a production vehicle I think that the design conscious celebrity super rich would prefer this car over the much-hyped Maybach and certainly over the new tank like Rolls Royce. This is the car to be seen in arriving to the Oscars. This is the movie star car. While they did incorporate designer crystal, I am surprised that Cadillac didn't hire a fashion designer to brand the silk carpeted interior. Perhaps they will in the production model. If I was Cadillac I would get this car seen on the Oscar pre-show and then in the movies. The car would be the talk of the country just like the fashions of the stars.
The Maybach for all it's luxury features (which are cool) is low key in appearance. Easily mistaken for a Mercedes or an Infiniti the car is one for the invisible rich. Appealing more to the bussiness set rather than celebrities. The amazing irony is that in the media attention that the Maybach is receiving the reports never fail to focus on of all things the cup holders! Granted they are champagne flute holders, but they are basically cup holders. What happens if you aren't drinking champagne? Even the super rich drink the occasional latte.
Next up, something a little more realistic - Crossover Vehicles: What Boomers will be Driving?
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Posted by: Kevin | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 06:51 PM
As a long time driver of Cadillac vehicles, I have to say that the 16 is one of the best concept vehicle out there today. I feel inlove with the 16 the first time I observed it. I would be very comfortable driving such a design statement. Keep up the great work Caddy.
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