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The first cars were built with little interest in style. It was more important that they worked properly. By the 1930s car design began to take on a far greater significance. This Gallery explores the development of styling from the 1930s into the future. By the end of the twentieth century car design had become very complex. The designer had to think about many things eg speed, economy, safety, style, performance, ergonomics, and the environment, as well as having knowledge of consumer needs, brand loyalty and marketing. Explore the development of car design by looking at the iconic vehicles in this Gallery and Design your own Dream Car on an interactive computer program.

		The E Type Jaguar has been called the best looking car ever made. What do you think?
		In the 1960s the Mini proved to be very popular. Why do you think its design was so successful?

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Design Your Dream Car

Hot Dog Concept Car (1991)

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