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MinisterofDOOM wrote:Nah, Buick copied Deusenberg

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I dunno about that. Duesy side pipes were functional. The Buick "ventiports" were strictly non-functional ornaments.I believe their original intent was to simulate general venting of hot air out of the engine compartment. What I find amusing was 3 ventiports on a Buick signified a cheaper model. The "4 holer" was the top model. Maserati used three.


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I always figured the Buick venitports were an allusion to the side pipes of yore.

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krimsonviper wrote: Why haven't you left yet? :confused:

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Ace2cool wrote:
krimsonviper wrote: Why haven't you left yet? :confused:
I think Nala still has more profound thoughts to share with us. For example, how long before he notices that so many cars on the road have round headlights? :chuckle:

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...Or square. :head asplode:

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.....Have I made a point yet? :chuckle:

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I'll just take this free post...

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Nala, this is normal. You can basically consider the STi a generic of the Maserait, similar to prescription medication. They get a couple of years of sole ownership of a design, but then the store brands can attain the proper specs to produce their own version.

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Bracing for OMG Honda and Acura are the same brand thread.

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Am I the only one that thinks the tail lights are only the tiniest bit similar? They don't even share the same number of sides.

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So Nala still sucks at life?

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OutToWinPAHC wrote:So Nala still sucks at life?
So it seems. Page 2 :gapteeth:


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