Mixed Metaphors: What Makes a Car “Beautiful?”

In “Mixed Metaphors,” Jay and Donald explore how design language, national identity, and emotional storytelling intertwine in automotive history.

Jay Leno and Donald Osborne are back with another episode of Assess & Caress, this time tackling the question: What truly makes a car beautiful?

In “Mixed Metaphors,” Jay and Donald explore how design language, national identity, and emotional storytelling intertwine in automotive history. From Italian flair to British restraint and American confidence, the duo debates whether beauty lies in symmetry, spirit, or speed.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.