USA Woodie

[Tony Griffiths]

A beautiful job. Note the single rear light....

[JonE]

I find them a bit overblown - that hideous bulging roof like someone has tried to push too many donuts into it.

[Tony Griffiths]

A beautiful job. Note the single rear light....

I find them a bit overblown - that hideous bulging roof like someone has tried to push too many donuts into it.

Yes, the roof, now that you mention it. Indeed, a tad overstuffed. Reminds me of the last meal I had in the USA; the steak would have sufficed for four people. An American asked, "Why do the English (yes, yes, I know...) eat so little?" The reply? "To leave room for the beer."

[Peter Naulls]

I love them, but I am puzzled by the choice of wood - hard maple is really difficult to work with and quite heavy in my experience.

[Tony Griffiths]

I love them, but I am puzzled by the choice of wood - hard maple is really difficult to work with and quite heavy in my experience.

Possibly because the cars are seldom driven and a "show finish" is all that matters. Most appear to be trailered to events - or inside vans.

[jpsmit]

not 100% my taste but I wouldn't kick it out of my driveway for dripping oil.

[Peter Naulls]

I was meaning the choice of wood when new Tony. Presumably it was locally available and affordable.

[John Mason]

As to the roof and it’s doughnut shape. I have yet to meet anyone from the USA who can refuse another doughnut. This also includes myself when I go to the other side of the pond. Whatever you say it is still a very nice motor car.

John Mason.

[Malcolm Parker]

I think it's dreadful, like most things American (with apologies to our American Forumists).

Everyone to their own.

[Hugh Barnes]

Have you been to America, Malcom?