nick8086 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Where can I buy a car like this???or maybe I should ask how many were built in the 1950's .... Edited December 21, 2014 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just go to the local Gaylord dealer and put in your order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buickkuhn Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Starting here with research may help your quest . This site ... http://www.chrisinmotion.com/GaylordGladiator.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uh6077 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Some really nice lines on that car but some REALLY bad ones too. Those front wheel openings are horrible, looks like an afterthought. "We forgot to cut a hole in the fender for the wheel. Someone grab a hacksaw quick". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Wasn't there one in the Hershey used car lot a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Are you sure you want to be seen driving a car called the "Gaylord"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Brooks Stevens was the designer, a handful were made, I think between 3 and 6? The coachwork was by an old German company, Spohn? They were going to launch it as a new exclusive make, but never got off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Are you sure you want to be seen driving a car called the "Gaylord"?Yes. If I found one. It may be out of my price range. I guess...I like some of the orphan cars... Hard to price them since they don't sell often..My wife sat in this car... Edited December 22, 2014 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It reminds me of a Facel Vega which I'd rather have than a Gaylord if given the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) There were quite a few luxury cars built in England and Europe, using American V8s. The one you are most likely to find is the Jensen Interceptor from the seventies. They sold a few in the US thanks to importer Kjell Qvalle and they turn up for sale now and then.So, if you can't find a Gaylord there are alternatives. Edited December 23, 2014 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Heh Nick / Chris. Where do you dig up these freaks of nature ? Yes there was one shown at Hershey I think about 7 or 8 years ago. It for sure did not sell so maybe the old guy still has it and will contact you.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Heh Nick / Chris. Where do you dig up these freaks of nature ? Yes there was one shown at Hershey I think about 7 or 8 years ago. It for sure did not sell so maybe the old guy still has it and will contact you.Wayne Where do you dig up these freaks of nature ? Google... on the " Gaylord" The other one was at a guys house when I was parts shopping . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Chrysler used a similar design for their Falcon concept car. Both sere featured in magazines in the 1950's and considered quite stylish compared the the contemporary models. Somewhere in my stuff I have the Chrysler brochure. I remember the Gaylord well.The Falcon:If you really want one, building a repop wouldn't be hard and you'd have a better car. Imagine what Derham, Bowman & Schwartz, even Fleetwood could have done with the tools we find in a serious hobbyists shop today. Mig welders, plasma cutters, metal adhesives, filler and paint products; We have tools to make stuff they only dreamed about.Right now I am remembering lead oozing down the inside of a door panel on a Fleetwood car. I have a period one off in the planning stages now.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Here is another pic of that car... Edited December 31, 2014 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I can see why it's called a Gaylord now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 I can see why it's called a Gaylord now.Ha???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Here is another pic of that freak car...That "freak car" is the Fascination. Built in Denver and was not the best looker but was innovative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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