What is your vintage dream purchase??

[Feng_Li]

I'd probably buy a grand hotel, preferably in Europe. The Sacher comes to mind.

 

[Foofoogal]

I JUST got this vintage Pucci dress.

Nice pin and dress.
Dragonflys during the Art Nouveau period were a common design.
I bought a dragonfly pin recently and it is huge. I was surprised.

Well if I could dream about anything vintage I would want all the Moser, Lalique, Steuben, Tiffany, Galle, Daum, Loetz glass and items I could find and put them all in my museum.
Then I could charge joepublic to see it and then I could open a civic project unknown before on the grandest scale.

http://www.biltmore.com/

This may do but not sure as I am a bit picky.

 

[DeaconKC]

Smith and Wesson Triple Lock.

 

[SweetieStarr]

And about twenty different styles of beltback suit . . .

This car is absolutely gorgeous. I want one too!

 

[SweetieStarr]

A 1937 Cord convertable. Why my father ever let this one go is a mystery that will boggle me forever.

A 1949 Buick Roadmaster, hardtop or convertable, but not this color, I've seen one in a sunset yellow that was to kill for.

And of course I would love to get my hands on my Pops first car that he bought for $75. A Model A Ford Roadster, stock.

Another one that my Pop had, a 1955 For Crown Victoria. Red & white of course. He traded it for a Chris Craft Cabin Cruiser a few years later.

But of course my personal all time favorite is the 1954 Chevy Bel Air.

Just my small (if I win the Lottery) wish list.

Cheers!

Dan

Great pics! Love the '49 Buick and the '54 Chevy is always a good choice.

 

[SweetieStarr]

In addition to loving the '46 Caddie and '49 Buick posted, I would like: (in no particular order)
'59 Caddie
'68 Chevy Chevelle SS
'67 Chevy Impala SS
'57 Chevy Bel Air
'58 Chevy Impala
'50 Caddie
and maybe a '54 Buick Skylark.

I think there are waaaaay too many clothes, jewelry and furnishings to even start. Let's just say lots of Deco, Hollywood Regency and classic '50s items.

And a full size jukebox.

 

[KittyT]

For a long time, it was a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr - very rare. Look at that mean grille! The Zephyr only had this look from 1939 - 1941.

I'm not so sure anymore. Something 50s might be more to my liking. Regardless, I would not turn down a Zephyr. What a fine looking automobile.

 

[John in Covina]

I'd like to get a waterfall front style art deco bedroom suite. I am considering re-doing my bedroom.

 

[zaika]

i just got one of those bedroom sets, john. they're wonderful. and mine was affordable, too (considering what new bedroom sets cost). three hundred bucks.

my dream purchase is a 1920's bungalow here in portland. i don't see this ever happening, though. [huh]

 

[Miss 1929]

Apparently, this is the Dragonfly Corsage by Rene Lalique, c. 1897-98, and it is over 10 by 10 inches, a subtle little brooch that would cover you from shoulder to shoulder!. Nice! Gold, enamel, chrysopase, diamonds and moonstones.

I prefer the Cartier pieces myself -

I have nice fakes of bracelet, earrings, dress clip and brooch, but no necklace yet. But I wouldn't say no to the real thing!

 

[SweetieStarr]

I'd like to get a waterfall front style art deco bedroom suite. I am considering re-doing my bedroom.

John, my friend wants to sell her 1930's waterfall bedroom set. She is in LA. Should I put you two in touch?

 

[anglophile]

A vintage georgian house in an English cathedral close

A wardrobe that not all vintage but could be due to style and quaility

A time machine, I think Lucille Ball and I would have gotten along well.

A set of Agatha Christie first edditions.

 

[ErinKathleen]

Floor length sheared mink opera coat in white, a' la Cruella DeVille

 

[RIOT]

THE ROTHSCHILD MANSION

at East 70th Street between Madison and Park Avenues

Which is for sale right now for $35,000,000USD

 

[Fletch]

A copy of Richard Neutra's Los Angeles Lovell House...

...but recreated in wood in Vancouver, BC, after the manner of Arthur Erickson's "BC Houses."

The Marine Transport Building, Vancouver, to serve as the international headquarters of Fletch Worldwide.

One of the two Dornier Do X flightships bought and then "disappeared" by the Italian government. This is the Do X3.

...and dockage at Coal Harbour just off downtown.

 

[VintageGirl143]

Napoleon-Bowlback Mandolin

This was my dream purchase: Until I found, and bought it earlier this year.

A 1920's bowlback, playable mandolin:

 

[Diamondback]

One of the two Dornier Do X flightships bought and then "disappeared" by the Italian government.

Speaking of "'disappeared' aircraft", how 'bout XB-70 prototype AV/3?

Sorry, it's bigger than I'd like, but it's a REALLY good render, albeit only of AV/1... Guess that illustrates where some of Project Infiltrator's design came from for ya...

Yeah, a Valkyrie's big, a gas-hog and requires ridiculous ground-support equipment, but when she touches down there's no mistaking her raw presence.

 

[CaddyKid21]

This is a difficult, so many choices.

Id buy back the 21 Club from Orient Express, bring back the Winchester and the Hunt Room, which are now the Orchid Room (stupid) & Harbor Room( Stupider: :rage: ). With doing this, I will hold Thanksgiving in it every year like my family used to, plus the Christmas parties. I would also magically get all of the stuff they tossed from the storage units back when they acquired 21.

A 1930's or 40's craftsman house with a Black 1937 Buick Roadmaster in the driveway, complete with a aluminum "Papoose" trailer. A closet filled with 30's-50's attire for every occasion.

The house at the Hamptons my Great Grandparents had, including a personal dock for the S.S. Delphine.

A drive in Movie Theater/ Art Deco theater in Culver City, L.A.

The Hartman V-16 Cadillac.

A Tucker Torpedo, Black.

Oh and the 1919 Tercat Mery Touring:

So many things to dream of.

 

[carter]

How to escape Depression...or not.

OK, what is the origin of this Time Machine? I want one! (Does Sharper Image have these featured in their GOB sale?)

So I can go back to 1937 ("Oh. Really?" She commented, with raised eyebrow.) and buy a new Cord.

As long as I can make it a round-trip.

 

[carter]

I'm with LD, must know more about that stunning art nouveau piece!
I JUST got this vintage Pucci dress. I fell in absolute love with the print. Looks like your pin could have been the inspiration for it.

lady eel, Please tell us more about this piece. This dress is absolutely STUNNING! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap