West Peterson Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 With a 1932 Ford bumper. I think we just saw this on here a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I believe that is a one-off car built by an individual. It was on display at the Ellingson museum in Rogers MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 1947 Panhard at Boca Raton Concours Feb 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 1947 Panhard at Boca Raton Concours Feb 2013I think 1937 would be more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah... that's not it, but that's why I suggested Panhard. I believe Curt is correct. It's a one-off, made by someone in Minnesota way back in the day on a Ford chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah... that's not it, but that's why I suggested Panhard. I believe Curt is correct. It's a one-off, made by someone in Minnesota way back in the day on a Ford chassis.Yes and as I posted earlier, the car has been on here before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Clue; I believe this car was featured in Special Interest Autos, years back. Maybe a cover car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Yes, it was featured in Old Car Weekly about six or seven years ago as well. It may still be up in Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Another forum poster caddyshack just posted on another thread about this car. It is a Bergholt Streamline built in MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Can't believe I missed this post. The auto is definitely the Bergholt Streamline built in 1932 by Fred Bergholt in Richfield, MN. I knew Fred from the mid 50's until his passing in 1978. Youtube has a great segment called "Early 70's Bergholt Interview with Fred Bergholt" that shows Al Austin (WCCO TV news) interviewing Fred at his home and shows his many vehicles. Fortunately, I was able to purchase two of his 100+ year old cars. After Freds passing, his good friend from Richfield, Harlow Loney restored the car as you see it today. The only item not correct is the modern front bumper, the original was shaped like a Texas longhorn. The license plate on the streamline (1932) came from my collection. I do not know who purchased the "streamline" at Hershey a few years ago, but I do know the story of how Fred brought the car to Detroit and all the major auto manufacturers said he was ahead of the times concerning design. This aerodynamic design was later used by a major mfg'r. and he sued and won a settlement for patent infringement. I still have many items from Fred's collection, but the best memories were his stories about the "depression era" and hardships from back in the day. I truly miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Any MN or upper midwest people remember Fred Bergholt and his autos. He also founded Madam White Cosmetics and would pull a sales trailer with a V-16 Cadillac. I believe there is a you tube video about this also. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks for posting West.I have had a few phone calls regarding the history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 RM sold this in 2010. http://www.rmsothebys.com/hf10/vintage-motor-cars-of-hershey/lots/1932-bergholt-streamline/563828 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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