Dave Mellor NJ Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 While searching for a picture of a 38 Chrysler this pic came up,labeled 37 Chrysler. It's a Swiss Tusher body and it actually looks like a 37 Plymouth. I'm sure the folks on the forum will like it especially the Chrysler crowd1937 Chrysler with a Swiss Tuscher Body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldenguy Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Dave- I'm just a car guy, but that is a drop dead gorgeous car. The only thing that the European's can't get is the "look" with the top down. Top up absolutely beautiful. Thank's for the post! --Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 The top down mess is more typically a German-speaking coachbuilder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Neat pics - thanks Dave ! Looks like the smaller "export-Chrysler", which were typically re-badged Dodge & Plymouth cars, and usually with a smaller-displacement version of the Plymouth or Dodge six.The coachwork is nifty...Agree that the Germans "just don't know what to do with that top" when it's folded-down... even with the big cars like the Mercedes, Horch, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 The reason the top looks funny when folded down is that the Germans and Swiss make such great tops. They come with a full headliner inside and lots of padding. They look good, are quiet and are very well made. But all the extra padding and material means they do not fold down into a small space.Incidentally, in those days there was a big import duty on cars in Switzerland. But if 40% of the car was Swiss made, it was considered a domestic product. This meant that a Swiss motorist could buy a custom body car for practically the same price as a standard model because of the savings in taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Those links go on and on. There's enough material to fill a library. It's a shame you have to deal with the pop-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Yes, the thicker tops play a role, but the real issue is whether you give priority to the top up mode or top down mode. Today the padded and lined top disappearing under a hard boot is being superseded by the retractable hardtop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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