New Directions For Bristol Design

[Markus Berzborn]

I actually like the looks of the 412. And it is not the only controversial design by Zagato. The Aston Martin V8 Zagato from the eighties was and is not to everyone's taste either.
What impresses me about the 412 is that it's such a bold statement by Zagato - uncluttered and pure angular lines as could only be conceived in the seventies (see Aston Martin Lagonda, Lotus Esprit a.o.) and a clear departure from the 411.

Regards,
Markus

[GREG]

Like a lot of people I could not see anything attractive about the 412 at first glance. I now believe that it's looks can vary so much more than other cars depending on the colour ! I have really taken a liking to the two tone one at the last Australian car show and the silver one owned by Lansdownplace.

The rest look like upturned telephone boxes or a chest freezers

All I need to do now is see beauty in 603's and Joe Brand

Greg

[mrbennetts]

Greg, I saw Paul Lansdowne Place's 412 at the Rally. It looks fantastic, and like you say, it showed how good a 412 can be. So many are just rather tatty, which doesn't help their cause, of course. Maybe their day is coming.
I had a Lagonda Rapide for many years. I loved it, but it was said that it didn't sell well, because of its frontal appearance, which was "different". They are at last becoming recognised for the good car they really are. I think the 412 falls into the same bracket. Love it or hate it.

Oh, and Jo Brand looks rather good nowdays too.

[GREG]

Quote -- Oh, and Jo Brand looks rather good nowadays too.
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A pint of what you're having please !

Greg

[lansdownplace]

Hi Greg, funny you should mention Jo Brand.......