fenderline

plural fenderlines

1. automotiveThe contour or silhouette formed by the fenders of a vehicle, especially where they define the transition over the wheel arches, contributing to the overall styling and aerodynamic profile.

   Virtually free of trim, the Thunderbird has a high, straight fenderline.

   1954 April, Popular Mechanics, volume 101, number 4, page 97

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   The uninterrupted fenderline that flows from the front to the rear is what gives the E-Type its timeless elegance.

   2011 August, Robert Cumberford, “Design Analysis: Jaguar E-Type”, in Automobile Magazine

   From today's perspective, it seems unexceptional. But in the context of sports car styling around 1952 when the Corvette was designed, its fenderline theme was uncommon. Below are examples of fenderlines Corvette stylists would have been aware of when designing the car. […] The 1953 Corvette uses a sculptural fenderline that tapers beautifully along the body, giving the car a sense of movement even at rest.

   2019 November 28, “1953 Chevrolet Corvette: The Fenderline in Motion”, in Car Style Critic