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Old 11-17-2013, 09:33 AM   #206
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Originally Posted by ALLTRBO View Post
Oh, and I could be wrong, but I think the commonly used "coke bottle" reference means the car's shape from above looking straight down. IOW, in general the fenders flare out and the doors pinch in. I don't think it refers to the side view as you've been interpreting it.
Actually I think the Coke bottle reference started back in the 60's and refered to the side appearance. As in the 67 Camaro had a Coke bottle side sculpture. Also the 66 ford Galaxie also had that reference made to it.
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