Trulyvintage Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 What can you tell me about this ?Supposedly it is a 1953 Victress and only 40 were made ..... :cool:Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 They apparently made a few more than you think or have been told.The Victress Manufacturing Company of North Hollywood, California, produced kit bodies and racers during the early 1950s through 1961. The company was formed by William 'Doc' Boyce-Smith who had studied engineering at UCLA. His expertise included fiberglass construction and his experiences included circle track racing. He was not alone; he enlisted the help of Merrill Powell to serve as the company's chief of design. Bill Powel, of no relation to Merrill, worked as the company's production manager. Victress manufacturing used a wind tunnel to form a very aerodynamic fiberglass roadster body which they dubbed the S-1A. One body was outfitted with a Chrysler powerplant and driven at the Bonneville Salt Flats where it achieved a top speed of 203.105 mph. There were around six body-styles to choose from, which could fit wheelbases ranging from 94 to 118 inches. The S-5 was a small roadster version of the S-1A and could accommodate 94-inch wheelbases. By 1961, the company had gained many government contracts and had moved away from the sports car business. They sold their interests to LaDaw1953 Victress S1A Images, Information and History (S1-A, S1A) | Conceptcarz.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I can add this stuff to your research... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I saw a sheet that shows how to alter a 1930s style Ford frame with X bracking for the Victress. It shows where to cut for the 100 inch wheelbase model. Wonder if they all used old 1930s frames? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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