Yoss Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 This is the view from my front room window and I can't help thinking the Felicia looks better from behind. Combination of the nice compound curves, the nicely proportioned rear quarter panel and the way the plastic trim blends into the lights. The front even I have to admit is just a bit 'meh', especially in facelift form. So basically what cars do you think look better from behind? Essex V6, chodweaver and Faker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 I'll add another to kick things off. There's basically two ways this can go. There are cars with genuinely attractive arses and there are cars that are so ugly the back can't help but be nicer than the front by default. This I think actually falls into both categories. The Austin 3 litre. The back end treatment is so much nicer than the 1800 on which it is sort of based. Yes I know it's very different underneath but they started with the 1800 centre section. The front isn't! adw1977, holbeck, LC Torana and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Calibra: Ohdearme, Dick Longbridge, EssDeeWon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The Feliatio did look better in the cleaner mk1 form I think, the copied from Rover chrome snout did it no favours, even the Mk1 Cocktavia had the same style of bonnet ridges as a Rover 800 mk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Any of Cavcrafts stock as it drives past the warranty line ... Boom Tish Lacquer Peel, mercrocker, Supernaut and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Yes I think they were aimed directly at the Rover market. It worked. My friends neighbour bought a new mk1 Octy after a Rover 214. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Magnificent Rustbucket, mercrocker and Aston Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Definetly looks better from the other side... mercrocker, chaseracer, Junkman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I think the rear of any modern Audi looks better than the front end full on in your rear view mirror FakeConcern, EssDeeWon and Chris2cv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The front end looks great, but the back is like nothing else. alf892, mercrocker, Jerzy Woking and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Honda Accord coupe ! Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Definetly looks better from the other side...I asked for cars that look better from behind, not cars where you can't tell the front from the back! That's a whole different thread . LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406V6 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Austin Allegro Peugeot 308 (so you can't see that stupid gaping mouth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 FakeConcern, 59Impala and mercrocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I am not a big fan of yank cars but a lot of their 60s and 79s creations had a lot of effort put into the rear light clusters and were much more exciting than the British cars of the same era. Skut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 It doesn't look bad from the front at all, but the Laguna mk1 with the basic spoiler seemed just right from the rear view.Simple well proportioned curves and not too fussy, with just a hint of BTCC performance. Springer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I asked for cars that look better from behind, not cars where you can't tell the front from the back! That's a whole different thread . but the Janus certainly looks better from both rear sides! Junkman and stormee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 eddyramrod, Skut, Aston Martin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The front end looks great, but the back is like nothing else. This applies to both of my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I'll add another to kick things off.There's basically two ways this can go. There are cars with genuinely attractive arses and there are cars that are so ugly the back can't help but be nicer than the front by default.This I think actually falls into both categories.The Austin 3 litre.IMG_20170503_154632.jpgThe back end treatment is so much nicer than the 1800 on which it is sort of based. Yes I know it's very different underneath but they started with the 1800 centre section.The front isn't!IMG_20170503_155100.jpgThe front of the 3 litre is gorgeous. Is it pininfarina (or similar) designed? If not, the Brits were having a right perve over Italian metal when they were sketching, drinking cups of tea and thinking about their next breaktime. As for attractive back ends on mk1 Cortinas, I always fancied the back end on the mk2. Essex V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 A car that's handsome from both aspects but nonetheless a very successful rear treatment, unlike many of its British contemporaries.Perhaps someone had been to Stuttgart? KiwiAlistair, Magnificent Rustbucket, eddyramrod and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Chevy Corvair Mk2. The whole car is a much better effort than the nondescript first series, the relatively small size combined with a pretty side profile, the Charger like rear end and a hint of Fiat Dino about the fenders make for a good whole. Arguably the only weak point is the quad lamp treatment which wouldn't look out of place on a VW. stormee and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Chevy Corvair Mk2.The whole car is a much better effort than the nondescript first series For being so allegedly nondescript, it was surprisingly widely copied. Braddon81 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 eddyramrod and Paul Dupart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormee Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Chevy Corvair Mk2.The whole car is a much better effort than the nondescript first series, the relatively small size combined with a pretty side profile, the Charger like rear end and a hint of Fiat Dino about the fenders make for a good whole. Arguably the only weak point is the quad lamp treatment which wouldn't look out of place on a VW. !! The quad taillight design is totally the point at this rear ends! Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Paul Dupart, eddyramrod and Braddon81 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 KiwiAlistair, Skut and RayMK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 For being so allegedly nondescript, it was surprisingly widely copied.What? The breathtaking NSU Prinz and the highly successful Hillman Imp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 !! The quad taillight design is totally the point at this rear ends!Read the post, understand what 'quad lamp' refers to and look up VW designs of the 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 These will do for now... Essex V6, Faker and overrun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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