🚀The rocket emblem on the 1973 Cutless S was inspired by the Lincoln logo.
🔧The twinport grill design was carried over from the 1968 Oldsmobile.
🚗The 1973 Cutless S featured the first year of the bumper standard in the front.
📅The cutless body style and the twinport grill theme continued from 1973 until 1995, with the exception of the 1995 Aurora.
🚘The 1973 Cutless S introduced the concept of colonade cars with its pillar design.
What was the inspiration behind the rocket emblem on the 1973 Cutless S?
—The rocket emblem was inspired by the logo of the luxury brand Lincoln. The designers of Oldsmobile took the emblem from the Lincoln logo and created a rocket out of it.
Where did the twinport grill design of the 1973 Cutless S come from?
—The twinport grill design was carried over from the 1968 Oldsmobile. It became a signature design element for the Cutless S and continued in future models.
Was the 1973 Cutless S the first car with a bumper standard in the front?
—Yes, the 1973 Cutless S was the first car to feature a bumper standard in the front. It was a requirement due to legislation at the time.
How long did the cutless body style and twinport grill theme continue?
—The cutless body style and twinport grill theme continued from 1973 until 1995, with the exception of the 1995 Aurora.
What concept did the 1973 Cutless S introduce with its pillar design?
—The 1973 Cutless S introduced the concept of colonade cars with its pillar design. The pillar in the middle denoted the colonade style, which was adopted by other GM vehicles.
00:07Introduction to the 1973 Cutless S and its unique design features.
01:45Explanation of the inspiration behind the rocket emblem on the car.
03:22Overview of the twinport grill design and its continuation in future models.
04:10Discussion of the bumper standard in the front and its significance in the 1973 Cutless S.
05:40Explanation of the duration of the cutless body style and twinport grill theme.
09:05Introduction to the concept of colonade cars with the pillar design of the 1973 Cutless S.
