It was the last year to have a flat rear window, with thick roof pillars.
The factory would employ about 350 workers to make small metal stampings such as roof pillars and frames.
Chassis sections and roof pillars are made of extruded aluminum.
The car looked badly smashed and the roof pillars were buckled.
A low seating position, thick roof pillars, and narrow rear window make for poor outward visibility.
Thick rear roof pillars create large blind spots in the coupe.
The suite's restaurant overlooked the pitch, but the view was still obstructed by the roof pillars.
Thick roof pillars compromise the view in all directions.
The roof pillars are set behind glass, giving the impression of a window that wraps around the car, as in modern architecture.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the rear, where headrests and wide roof pillars block the view.