Buffalowed Bill Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Last night I watched "The Big Steal" 1949 film noir presentation for the second time. Those of us who enjoy these films do it for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the vintage vehicles, but you guys know this as well as I do. I was taken by the early 30's convertible that Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer chased around in. I thought that I knew what it was, but my attempts to verify fell flat. the trailer doesn't give you much to go on, but confident that some of you are up to the challenge. http://www.noiroftheweek.com/2005/11/big-steal-1949-11272005.html Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) The first car is a 1941 Ford coupe. The convertible looks like a 1936 Chrysler product with displaced taillights. Here is a 1936 Chrysler Airstream.... Edited February 17, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Not like a 36 Chrysler. I agree with the head light placement is is probably a 35-37 car. Looks like the whole windshield frame is chrome. Film made in Mexico, may be a foreign car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 NOPE! NOT a Chrysler product. Here is another shot of the convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'm gonna go with 1935 Buick.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'm not one to speculate about Fords very much, but I wonder if that '41 isn't a short door business coupe? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I'm not one to speculate about Fords very much, but I wonder if that '41 isn't a short door business coupe? Any thoughts? Here it is....door looks longer to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Yeah, I think you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, keiser31 said: Here it is....door looks longer to me.... Except it's a '41 Mercury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dave Henderson said: Except it's a '41 Mercury. No wonder it looks different. Hahahaha. I am definitely not a Ford spotter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 hours ago, keiser31 said: No wonder it looks different. Hahahaha. I am definitely not a Ford spotter. Don't fret, your expertise in everything else more than compensates! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dave Henderson said: Don't fret, your expertise in everything else more than compensates! Ha....my honey thinks I'm an expert tease, too, but that's a whole other story.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thanks John, I knew it would be so simple that i would want to kick myself for not getting it. Bill By the way I found the Mexican road chase between the two Buicks, almost 15 years apart in age, to be very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 20 hours ago, keiser31 said: No wonder it looks different. Hahahaha. I am definitely not a Ford spotter. Keiser31, there goes the Jeopardy money! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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