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WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO Mr. Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca from columnist Bob Palma in HCC #183. This was the best editorial on Iacocca I’ve read since he passed on July 2, 2019. Again, great work Bob. Thank you.
Charlie Hart
Johnstown, New York
IT WAS WONDERFUL TO READ THE story on Alex Tremulis in HCC #183. I had the privilege of knowing Alex when we were both members of the Executive Committee of the San Buenaventura Concours d’Elegance. In addition to being a highly gifted designer, he was a brilliant conversationalist, often telling of his personal experiences with some of the most important people of the 20th century.
His knowledge of automotive design principles was second to none. Being an avid proponent of automotive aerodynamics, he would frequently refer to certain designs as representing “the unnecessary and cruel punishment of innocent air.”
Thanks for a great article about a unique talent. His influence on the automotive world will live on for future generations to admire.
William Bowen
Ventura, California
REGARDING THE B-O-P SECTION IN
#183: The first time I saw the term “B-O-P” was when the new-car issue came out with the 1961 models. The article was talking about the new “senior compacts.” In later years, I read that B-O-P was a marketing construct by General Motors during the depression to save on administrative costs due to the lower sales. Maybe like the B-O-C grouping in the Roger Smith reorganization? Anyway, what I remember most about that magazine issue was how ugly the 1961 De Soto was. It wasn’t marketed in Canada anymore. I never saw one until
