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Trivia, what make and model car is parked in front of the enterprise?
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The discussion centers around the identification of classic cars parked in front of the USS Enterprise from the original Star Trek series. Key vehicles identified include the 1964 Ford Galaxie, the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief, and a 1959 Plymouth. Participants clarify the distinction between the "Galaxie Class" and "Galaxy Class" ships, emphasizing that the original Enterprise is a Constitution class ship. The conversation highlights the significance of car design from the early 1960s, reflecting on the era's automotive aesthetics.
PREREQUISITES- Knowledge of classic American cars from the 1950s and 1960s
- Familiarity with Star Trek series and its starship classifications
- Understanding of automotive design trends during the mid-20th century
- Awareness of the historical context of television production in the 1960s
- Research the specifications and features of the 1964 Ford Galaxie
- Explore the history and design elements of the Pontiac Star Chief
- Investigate the differences between Constitution class and Galaxy class starships in Star Trek
- Study the impact of 1960s car design on modern automotive aesthetics
Classic car enthusiasts, Star Trek fans, automotive historians, and anyone interested in mid-20th century design trends.
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Ford Galaxie. 1964.
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Don't you mean Galaxie Class?Baluncore said:
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The picture shows the first generation USS Enterprise, NCC-1701, without a letter suffix. That makes it the first "Constitution class" ship. The original Star Trek series was made in 1966–1969, which explains why most of the cars in the picture are from the early 1960s. No wormhole, nor Photoshop, was needed to fix an anachronism.
The "Galaxy Class" Enterprise came later, NCC-1701-D. That was filmed in 1987–1994.Ivan Seeking said:
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Yes, the 1964 Ford Galaxie.
In front of the Galaxie is a 1957 Pontiac Star Chief.
On the other side of the street, you have a Plymouth 1959, and another Ford Galaxie 1964.
In the parking lot, there is a Dodge 1956, a Cadillac 54-55, a Desoto 57-58, and a Chevrolet 1964.
And there's a 1964 Pontiac Station Wagon on the truck.
I can't identify the car's rear end on the other side of the street. I was thinking Chevrolet Corvair, but it seems they did not come with that two-tone configuration, except for the truck.
I used to live for that stuff. What an era for car design.
In front of the Galaxie is a 1957 Pontiac Star Chief.
On the other side of the street, you have a Plymouth 1959, and another Ford Galaxie 1964.
In the parking lot, there is a Dodge 1956, a Cadillac 54-55, a Desoto 57-58, and a Chevrolet 1964.
And there's a 1964 Pontiac Station Wagon on the truck.
I can't identify the car's rear end on the other side of the street. I was thinking Chevrolet Corvair, but it seems they did not come with that two-tone configuration, except for the truck.
I used to live for that stuff. What an era for car design.
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