May I pose a question? I am a sports care enthusiast, and being a novice to knowledge about this type of car in our genre, can anyone point out some of the more unique, popular, and stylish sports cars of the 30's and 40's?
Thanks, M.
not of the "Golden Era" but definitely my favorite, cause I own it. 1999 Cadillac DeVille (50th Year Anniversary DeVille model) The only one I could find or afford.
Or did you mean something like Auburns, Cords, and Duesenbergs?
-Dave
In America they were mostly called “hop ups” and “gow jobs”. After WWII, the term “hot rod” came into vogue and persists to this day.
They were unique, because virtually every one was different; popular, because they were built from the inexpensive remains of inexpensive cars (largely Fords), and stylish because... well, sometimes they were stylish, although many more looked more like jalopies.
The high-end formula c. 1939 was something like: take a ten year old Ford roadster; remove the fenders, splash aprons, and running boards; swap out the radiator and surround for the pieces from a ‘32 Ford; swap out the four-cylinder engine and non-synchro transmission with the newest Ford V8 and transmission you could afford (alternately: hop up the four barrel); blacksmith the front axle to lower the suspension; reverse the spring eyes on the front and rear springs to lower it even more; bolt on a set of 16-inch wheels from a ‘35 Ford; and call up Duke Hallock or George Duvall for a vee’d speedboat-type windshield.
Voila, pre-war hop up!
Or did you mean something like Auburns, Cords, and Duesenbergs?
-Dave
Yes Sir, the Auburns, Cords, and Duesenbergs were along the lines of what I am curious about. Looked at a sporting 1940 Jaguar - sweet. The sportster / speedster models is what I was looking for some tutoring on.
Thanks,
M.
Of the modern, streamline cars the '35 Chrysler Airstream 8 (Model CZ) is probably my favorite. It incorporates the tremendous improvements in chassis weight distribution and welded monocoque body structure pioneered in the Airflow models, but with stunning conventional styling. They are a delight to drive.
Look at that dash!
Look at that dash!
1927 Hudson Super-Six!
What I would give to be the proud owner!!!!
Sorry guess it doesn't make the grade as a Golden era car,just tried to cheat as this is the year I was born.You either like them or you don't but nobody ever has to ask what it is.
You either like them or you don't but nobody ever has to ask what it is.
My dream car, except in the Eldorado Biarritz trim.