Paul Elio Compared To Henry Ford & Ferdinand Porsche

[BilgeRat]

I'm appreciative of the level of thought going into this critter. Every so often, I'll come across some tidbit that just makes me go DAMN! :-)

For example: how many of us have two or three half empty jugs windshield washer fluid laying around the garage? By providivg a recess for the whole jug that you simply set in place and attach a dip tube cap, the design people not only made the owners life simpler but they saved the cost of a custom made blow molded tank. The packaging becomes the tank, and at the same time, your garage is less cluttered. Brilliant!

I admire and appreciate original thinkers; they are something that has always been in short supply in this world. It seems we may be dealing with an original thinker in the form of a Mr. Paul Elio.

 

[c0yote]

Preston T is the polar opposite of Paul E, in many ways. Of course they are somewhat similar too. Preston created a car that was revolutionary, ahead of it's time. He was willing to take on the big boys of the auto industry, but he lacked in the planning phase of creating his car. Paul's car is revolutionary in its own way (design, high mileage), just not as far out as Tucker's (see the below article). Paul is avoiding direct competition by introducing a car that is niche but will create enough interest and actually fulfills a need in the market. As far as planning goes, that seems to be a bone of contention here. It seems some think Paul plans too much and is too cautious, Get it moving! seems to be the battle cry. Me? I'd rather he take his time, establish important landmark goals and achiev them before moving on. Wags have commented on some entertainers took 5 years of work to be an overnight success. It sounds like Paul Elio is planning the same route! I know Wikipedia is suspect from time to time but generally speaking, accurate enough, in that light check out Preston Tucker there- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Tucker . Then get down on your knees and thank whatever Deity that you've hitched your wagon to EM!

Interesting seeing the Tucker Carioca sketch in that article, slim that car down and you've got a 1950's Elio

 

[Mike W]

Interesting seeing the Tucker Carioca sketch in that article, slim that car down and you've got a 1950's Elio

Man, oh man, can you imagine transferring the front fenders of this (the rear ones are great too) to the Elio?! The interrupted chrome feature and the light are just knock out! I don't know if we could get away with that much chrome as the picture has on the Elio though, good looking but would add 1/5th again the weight to the car.

 

[Joshua Caldwell]

Very unusual, and attractive. I'm sending this to Silas Sunday to see what he could do with it.