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2 DR V 4DR Debate
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commando1
Old Man with a Hat
But it's always 5 o'clock somewhere...
Margaritaville........
cbarge
World Famous Barge in a Budget
Ummmm..5 doors...
When cars had wheelbases which were long enough to allow for an ample 2-dr door length and the B-pillar could be moved rearward from the front seat location, to allow for easier entry into the rear seat, then 2-dr vehicles were viable. Especially for people who were more limber in body movements.
2-drs were "sporty", as all sports cars were 2-drs. Then, in the early 1960s, 2-dr roof lines became more sleek for better NASCAR aerodynamics. GM made their 2-dr hardtop roof lines mimic a convertible's roof line. A plus for many, it seems, as a convertible was a glamorous car to have, back then. Racy, sports, and sexy . . . 2-drs were, one way or another.
When the downsizing of the later 1970s happened, cars became shorter and narrower. Most larger 2-drs were not viable for anything of a family nature, typically. Which means we now have generations of people who grew up with smaller 4-dr cars. No big deal to them.
To me, a 2-dr hardtop will always be worth more money than any pillared sedan. 2-dr hardtops, 4-dr hardtops, convertibles, and some station wagons will always be worth more than a 4-dr sedan, or especially a 2-dr sedan. How much of a difference could well be determined by the size and brand of the car, plus its styling in each body style. 4-dr sedans were the more common body style, which made the others more exclusive in nature, by comparison.
Beauty if in the eyes of the beholder. Even better if the beholder has money to spend!
Just some thoughts,
CBODY67
2-drs were "sporty", as all sports cars were 2-drs. Then, in the early 1960s, 2-dr roof lines became more sleek for better NASCAR aerodynamics. GM made their 2-dr hardtop roof lines mimic a convertible's roof line. A plus for many, it seems, as a convertible was a glamorous car to have, back then. Racy, sports, and sexy . . . 2-drs were, one way or another.
When the downsizing of the later 1970s happened, cars became shorter and narrower. Most larger 2-drs were not viable for anything of a family nature, typically. Which means we now have generations of people who grew up with smaller 4-dr cars. No big deal to them.
To me, a 2-dr hardtop will always be worth more money than any pillared sedan. 2-dr hardtops, 4-dr hardtops, convertibles, and some station wagons will always be worth more than a 4-dr sedan, or especially a 2-dr sedan. How much of a difference could well be determined by the size and brand of the car, plus its styling in each body style. 4-dr sedans were the more common body style, which made the others more exclusive in nature, by comparison.
Beauty if in the eyes of the beholder. Even better if the beholder has money to spend!
Just some thoughts,
CBODY67
I'm a 2 door kind of guy, I love them. I'd gladly buy a wagon if it popped up and the price was right, and I had money and space. The only four door I have now is the '72 W200. I just love swinging those big old doors out as far as I can when possible.
Nope.
In Europe, when it comes to classic cars, it's: half the doors = twice the price.
Robert Saigh
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Commando 1: I'm the opposite....The Fusie's I like 4 doors because of the massive quarter panels and Formals the 2 doors (both roof styles)! Also, with Formals the color can make the difference of liking or disliking the car. BTW: How close are you or anyone else here to Davenport, Florida?
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late to the gig. i have all kinds .. kinda "like what I like" in the end.
Preference order (any brand) tho if presented with a choice of only one car at a time;
1. Coupes
2. "Hardtop" sedans
3. Post coupes (if police,, they move up on my list)
4 Post sedans, including wagons (if police, they also move up)
Preference order (any brand) tho if presented with a choice of only one car at a time;
1. Coupes
2. "Hardtop" sedans
3. Post coupes (if police,, they move up on my list)
4 Post sedans, including wagons (if police, they also move up)
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I like a 4 door hardtop in some cases as much as 2 doors, forward look & fuselage. In other cases almost as much as a 2 door when it comes to slabsides and a 4 door much better Than a 2 door on formals. There may be exceptions here and there across the spectrum there but one thing is for sure and that’s no B-pillars for me when it comes to any forward look, C-body or Imperial.
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
More doors for the family to slam shut!!!
I have a pet peeve about passengers slamming doors getting in or out of a vehicle...
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
I prefer a 2 door in almost every car. They usually have cleaner lines. Of course, there are some 4 door hardtops that just look right.
I think the popularity and acceptability of 4 door cars has been driven by high prices associated with some of the more popular cars offered in both 2 and 4 door, like tri-five Chevy and early Impalas, where someone can snatch up a nice 4 door driver for 1/3 of the price of a similar 2 door. 20+ years ago a good, solid 4 door car was considered a parts car, but now it's a "driver" to many.
I think the particular segment of the market that car X is in also plays a huge role. 4 doors seem to be more accepted in the full size/luxury cars segment than say something like a Chevelle/Malibu where everyone pretty much only thinks 2 door.
I think the popularity and acceptability of 4 door cars has been driven by high prices associated with some of the more popular cars offered in both 2 and 4 door, like tri-five Chevy and early Impalas, where someone can snatch up a nice 4 door driver for 1/3 of the price of a similar 2 door. 20+ years ago a good, solid 4 door car was considered a parts car, but now it's a "driver" to many.
I think the particular segment of the market that car X is in also plays a huge role. 4 doors seem to be more accepted in the full size/luxury cars segment than say something like a Chevelle/Malibu where everyone pretty much only thinks 2 door.
3175375
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One of the nicest 4 doors is the mid 60’s Lincoln vert. The suicide doors complete the presentation in my opinion.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Ummmm..5 doors...
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Nope.... 4 doors and a gate.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
Nailed it
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
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