Heavy metal
Dear Classic American,
The Heavy Metal Collection article (August issue) showed gobsmacking imagination and fabrication; however, I have two questions – perhaps naïve – that always come to mind with any such creations:
1. How do they handle when put on the road or are they just static examples to admire and slobber over?
2. Surely those like the Aquarius which have restricted or completely enclosed front wheel arches have a restricted steering angle for the wheels? I do remember a reference to Fifties Nashes that they had a huge turning circle because of the stylish look with enclosed arches. Alan Elkan
Downend, Gloucester
That’s a very good question Alan and looking at the pictures one can see that the enclosed arches/ fenders are in fact quite fat and wide which would suggest probably no less movement than in a vehicle with open arches… probably have to take it easy though!