74 Additional Changes to Monte Carlo Hardtop That Are Not on the Convertible • The Monte Carlo hardtop had fog lights added to the front between the headlights and the grille. • The front end chrome treatment below the grille was different from that on the convertible. • There were four chrome strips on each side that ran the length of the car – not three as on the convertible • The rear-end treatment was different on the hardtop concerning the taillights and body sculpting around the taillights (fins). • The hardtop, of course, is unique to the mock-up model. • The wheel well lowering on the Monte Carlo hardtop was more dramatic and deeper than on the Convertible. However, in testing the turning radius on the convertible, this longer “drop” on the hardtop would have hindered its ability to steer. That is, the dramatic wheel well drop on the Monte Carlo hardtop rendered its ability to steer useless. • Note: It’s not unusual when more than one model of a car is being built that different styling elements are shown on each car. For those interested in additional research, the 1945 Cadillac Interceptor (below) was styled differently (at times) from the left side of the car to the right side. 1945 Cadillac Interceptor Concept Showing Styling Differences Differently On Each Side of the Car
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