2006-06-09 11:53:50 · 8 answers · asked by BSOTL 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
there refered to as "port holes" a styling cue from the 50's. some claimed as engine compartment cooling, others claimed they were just cool.
2006-06-09 11:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by ron and rasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cars have air vents on the side to look more sporty and to let more air vent away from the engine. I've seen them on Buicks, and they give it a stylistic touch.
2006-06-09 11:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the era of cool cars, Buick could think of nothing better than making their ships look like......ships
2006-06-09 12:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by icameheretosleepnotchat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a styling cue that has become a tradition since the very early 50's or late 40's.
2006-06-09 14:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by webman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So the water can drain out
2006-06-09 11:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make it easier to tow.
2006-06-09 11:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by someDumbAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So it will look ghetto
2006-06-09 11:56:33 · answer #7 · answered by Hippie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRADEMARK
2006-06-09 12:27:25 · answer #8 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋