abstract:A French curve is a template made out of metal, wood or plastic composed of many different curves. It is used in manual drafting to draw smooth curves of varying radii.
Whenthey got within fourkilometresof the stone bridge, the Frenchsaw the enormous mass of Tartarcavalry, forminganimmensecurve, comingtowardthemat a jog-trot.
From its big Frenchcurve front fenders and shield-like radiator grill to its bomb-shaped headlights to its long back deck and tail lights on graceful stalks, in its humble way the '36 is as much a work of art as the Cord 810 or the Duesenberg SJ.