y'all are going after the very elements that are the cues to the deco early mercedes element. deco has to have speed lines. a big part of deco is that it "moves forward fast....while standing still." chrysler has sort of co-opted that whole retro-deco school. anyone who goes there now, and there will be some, will be followers, establishing chrysler as leader.

if you get a chance, google the empire state building and see what they did with various metals. especially aluminum. you'll see the x-fire window trim, hood line, side speed lines,,,all the design elements in the lobby.

dan