Driving golden era cars in the modern era

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Someone in the neighborhood is restoring this beauty. Can't wait to see it, when it's done.

Is that an ice cream truck?

 

[Rathdown]

Is that an ice cream truck?

Looks more like an ex-Navy ambulance to me.

 

[Story]

It's well known the original Corvette based Chevrolet Nomad was destroyed sometime after it was featured in the 1954 GM Motorama. Since you can't own the original this masterfully crafted replica is about as close as you can get to owning the real thing. This replica took the car's owner and creator over 7 years and almost $400,000 to build and now the amazing result is listed for sale on Ebay.

http://jalopnik.com/5852338/1954-ch...lose-as-youll-get-to-the-real-thing/gallery/1

 

[David Conwill]

A neat piece, but Jalopnik is incorrect in stating that this is "the (only) chance to own the closest thing you can find to the original 1954 Chevrolet Nomad concept". Superior Glassworks has tooled up to produce a limited-production run of Waldorf Nomads.

Still, you'd probably be money ahead to buy the completed one, as I doubt you can build one to original spec for much less.

-Dave

 

[Bourne ID]

Oh man that a great car! Love that color too!

Rue...great find on that ford, hope you get many many mile of pleasure from her!!

BoPeep...I allway read about the Hunnert car pileup in Ck deluxe and Ol skool rodz, wishin to be there in person someday! Sounds like a great show!!

Here's a buddy of mine with his newest toy, a 1931 Model A.

 

[David Conwill]

Uh oh, Bourne, I hate to disappoint, but I'm pretty sure this year's was the last Hunnert Car Pileup.

-Dave

 

[rue]

Thank you Bourne

 

[LocktownDog]

Looks more like an ex-Navy ambulance to me.

Yep. Its still got the original markings ... rust is knocking them out a bit.

 

[Saint-Just]

This one is going soon 2 seats only and 3 family members...

 

[Gregg Axley]

Oh no....I hate to hear that.
Especially with the miles per gallon it should get.
You can't just convert the trunk into a rumble seat?

 

[Rathdown]

Spitfires are delightful cars... so much better than the "Sprigets" of the era. In 1973 I gave my wife a new Spitfire as a wedding present, which we drove to Canada on our Honeymoon. Are you really, really, sure you want to let it go?

 

[Saint-Just]

Unfortunately needs must...

It's a fabulous little car, but we can't use it as a family and I need to repossess my garage from her... I have a BSA M20 to restore :lol:
(yes. I am vaguely aware that the BSA will not be used by the family either. I believe Mrs Saint-Just mentioned that once or twice :lol: )

 

[Carl Miller]

I know this is a bit out of the ordinary, but ive been looking for an old KW for a while as a project. My father and grandfather ran a trucking business and I've grown up around them my entire life. I have an early 50s UPS trailer and a set of early 50s flatbed trailers still. I just need the truck to match.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZK0fGvwxJA&feature=related

 

[Stearmen]

Old Rigs

I almost forgot how great those old two axles look! I hope you find one, and in your price range! Yes, that part of Colorado is spectacular. If you ride motorcycles, you owe it to yourself to ride the Colorado Rockies!

 

[Carl Miller]

I've found some already done up, but I'd rather have a project. I have way more satisfaction when I build it myself and drive it around than if I buy a turnkey vehicle. I'll probably sell my '29 chevy/'36 ford to raise the money or see if someone will trade for the ww2 ton 1/2.

As far as motorcycles go, I like to ride, but not that far.

 

[Carl Miller]

This one is going soon 2 seats only and 3 family members...

Thats a beautiful little car. I love old British cars and I wish I could drive one, but I don't fit in them. Ive always been partial to the TR6.

http://vimeo.com/27571909

 

[Story]

Found this, thought I'd share - the 1936 LaBatt's Streamliner delivery truck
http://www.brewtruck.co.uk/archive/Labatt Breweries Streamliner.pdf

http://www.carenvy.ca/2009/12/well-if-it-isnt-the-1936-labatt-streamliner/

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/03/beer-canadas-unofficial-icon-takes-a-step-toward-legitimacy

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/n...tyle-labatts-beer-delivery-news-photo/1998777

 

[Story]

Santa Monica auction house Gooding & Co. has landed a rare Duesenberg to sell at its annual auction at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August.

The Blue J, a 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton in its signature blue livery is part of the William A.C. Pettit III collection from Natural Bridge, Va.

The Model J still carries its original engine, chassis and LeBaron Dual-Cowl Phaeton coach work. It is expected to sell for $2 million to $2.75 million.

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-classic-car-auctions-20120625,0,3064196.story

 

[p51]

I drove my WW2 Jeep in a parade yesterday, and I watched several vehicles almost drive off the road while the drivers were trying to point out my ride to their passengers. One was alongside me, not looking ahead and trying to fumble with a camera! I actually pulled off the side of the road because I didn't want to cause an accident (especially one with me in it). Drives me nuts when someone will pull up alongside me in the Jeep and they'll honk their horn, not realizing that there's nothing between my left ear and their horn, less than 5-6 feet away. I even chewed out someone once who did that a couple of times at the next red light we came to, and you could see the lightbulb come on over his head and that it never occured to him I was being deafened by it.
You also get tired of the "$50 jeep in the crate" stories. Just goggle that phrase and you'll find out what I mean...

 

[Sapphire]

Went on a 2,500 mile trip to Scotland in May/June with our 1947 Riley. Apart from a punctured tyre, which I had to change in the middle of a cloud of midges, the old lady (the car, not the wife ) behaved well!

Eilean Donan Castle

Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull

Glen More, Isle of Mull

No problem to travel with a 65 year old car.. one only needs patience and empty roads

This week, we'll go to Devon with the Riley, followed by the Goodwood Revival. Let's cross fingers that it'll work out well!

Cheers,
Tom