How a new window idea produced a beautiful new shape for cars

Feb 18, 2025 Last reply: 1 year ago 2 Replies

How a new window idea produced a beautiful new shape for cars.



Here is a roof with a reason.



In fact, six reasons.



It opens wide for breezeway ventilation. It is recessed, slants inward, to stay clearer in rain or snow. When the sun shines hot, the roof shades rear-seat passengers. Rear-seat headroom is increased. So is visibility (no rear-window glare).



The sixth reason is beauty. You ride under the most distinctive roof on any



1963 car.

'63 MERCURY MONTEREY


COMET METEOR MONTEREY: PRODUCTS OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY LINCOLN-MERCURY DIVISION


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That was not a totally novel idea at the time. The "new" 1959 Anglia

105E from Ford of England previewed the design, minus the wind tunnel.

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Anglia

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Thanks for sharing that tidbit. I never knew about the Ford Anglia.

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