K8096 206 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Was at a local show today and this showed up. A 1948 Davis. I had seen pictures of these before, but never seen one in person. I was surprised by how big it was. Link to post Share on other sites
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JamesBulldogMiller55Buick 240 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Nice Car ! Most interesting is the front wheel with a hubcap and ww tire Link to post Share on other sites
plymouthcranbrook 878 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Another addition to my list of cars I have never heard of before. Nice though. Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 558 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Here is a post on the 1947 car.. Neat to read.. Edited September 12, 2016 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
trimacar 3,266 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Here's the one I used to own, in "as found" condition. That little Hercules engine was awful, although some were equipped with larger and better engines. That center wheel hit every bump on the middle ridge of a road. I did get it restored, amateur style, and drove it. I've said this before, it's the only car I've ever owned that LITERALLY stopped traffic! It's just so unusual compared to most any other car ever made. 20090408130857576_0001.pdf Link to post Share on other sites
Tom99 59 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Seeing a car like that, would make my da. That is awesome. Edited September 12, 2016 by Tom99 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
John348 1,415 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Where was the photo taken? looks like a cool show Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 4,847 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Here is a picture from the hamb. Link to post Share on other sites
TerryB 2,641 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I think Jay Leno also owns a Davis auto. Saw him driving one on his CNBC tv show. Terry Link to post Share on other sites
mike6024 950 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) Edited December 20, 2016 by mike6024 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,106 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Wayne's had a flathead V-8. Link to post Share on other sites
mike6024 950 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 That bench seat can accommodate 4 adult males sitting side-by-side; keep your hands to yourself though, no hanky-panky. Link to post Share on other sites
Ozstatman 397 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 RHD and driving on left of street, so think the image above is reversed! Link to post Share on other sites
mike6024 950 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) This one is better That could be Beverly Drive back when the palm trees were smaller. Edited December 21, 2016 by mike6024 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
8E45E 1,131 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Here's another Davis I posted on a different site: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?57613-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-26-1948-Davis Craig Link to post Share on other sites
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