Pontiac, 2005
Back when cars were moving towards maturity, when they saw themselves as more than basic transportation, they became conscious of the emotional power of lines--more properly, curves. Color hadn't made much of an impression for the more pedestrian models, but seeing the shape of a car gliding past could evoke fond thoughts. To be seen driving an especially sensuous car made adults work harder, save quicker, cherish longer. Cars move though a cycle that has them going from new and different to familiar to tired to old fashioned; It's difficult to know when the corner is turned, but sometimes they begin to work their way back.