04-07-2020, 04:14 AM
Jon, in my relatively limited experience with Sevens, I have been impressed by the thoughtfulness of the design. It is the same in many disciplines. Often today, I hear dismissals of some older techniques or designs, as if the practitioners were much less educated. However, while they didn't have the benefit of computers and other modern technology, they didn't choose things randomly. Harry Riccardo was brilliant, and came up with his theories through common sense, experimentation and a slide rule. While Herbert Austin was concerned about profitability, he was also concerned about function and detail, as that contributed to profitability, ultimately. More to come!
Erich in Seattle
Erich in Seattle