John_Mereness Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Renault Edited March 4, 2021 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, John_Mereness said: Sodomka body from Czechoslovakia? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Walt G said: I know the location - it is the Paris Salon/motor show but what is the make of car? Hi Walt, my hunch was right. It's a 1926 Panhard Razor Blade - Prototype Parade No 267 Seems there was a write up in Model Cars magazine March, 1968 about it. Two of them were made to compete. More on Pinterest: 21 RACERS - PANHARD RAZOR ideas | racer, cyclekart, antique cars (pinterest.com) Just a car guy blog has the full article and more photos if anyone is interested. Just A Car Guy: Panhard "Razor Blade" 1926 Edited March 4, 2021 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Hyman had J-365 for sale at Hershey a few years ago. It has been modified in a few different ways and the color is horrible but it still cool. I believe it went to Europe. https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/5777-1933-duesenberg-model-j-franay-sunroof-berline/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, alsancle said: Hyman had J-365 for sale at Hershey a few years ago. It has been modified in a few different ways and the color is horrible but it still cool. I believe it went to Europe. https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/5777-1933-duesenberg-model-j-franay-sunroof-berline/ Another car that if fitted back to the way it was when displayed when new ( full tire covers and fender skirts) you would then see the car the way it was presented by the designers/builders. Not what was/is "trendy" now. Also I totally agree , the color is something akin to a Popsicle on a summers day. Edited March 4, 2021 by Walt G mispell (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Look very (and I do mean very) carefully at this photo - movie is "It Happened One Night" My favorite year V16 is 1933. Edit: not same car but warm? Edited March 4, 2021 by alsancle (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 hours ago, John_Mereness said: J446 from Fred Roe's book before the fenders were modified. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Renault Is this an original pic from 'back in the day'? Im half afraid to say I love it. If its original I think I have a new candidate for my top 10 list. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 I would say yes, that swoopy fastback Renault is a photo from back in the day. Renault built some absolutely huge long wheelbase cars. Most never survived WWII , Reinastella and Nervastella were the longer/larger one and Vivastella and Monastella the smaller versions. The "stella" stood for star, and their elaborate color sales literature they issued is as spectacular as the cars. My current story/project I am finishing up now is about these and other cars at the European Motor Shows pre WWII era. If I stay off this thread and stop looking long enough to ever get it finished! Walt 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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58L-Y8 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 5 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Renault Those fenders and overall styling bring to mind the two Hispano-Suizas bodied by Fernandez et Darrin for the Rothschilds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossoyeur Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 @Walt G if you are interested in the big Renaults, you might like having a look at our forum ➡️ http://www.les-renault-d-avant-guerre.com/f171-Les-6-cylindres-40ch-a-50ch.htm ➡️http://www.les-renault-d-avant-guerre.com/f81-Nervahuit-Nervastella-Nervasport-et-grand-sport.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Thank you for the information but the sites will not load without attaching information to my computer, and since it is all explained in French which I do not read well or speak I can not down load it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edinmass Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 7:40 PM, John_Mereness said: Pinterest of all places ? That was last weeks ride in Texas. Through the windshield. Just finished cleaning it up today..........32 hours after 1000 miles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, plymouthcranbrook said: Guess who the first one is to the accident? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 9 hours ago, Fossil said: Guess who the first one is to the accident? Front wheel drive and rear wheel steering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachJC Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 From the MTFCA site. Not sure what make of car. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 From the N.Y. Automobile Salon souvenir program of 1917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) On 3/5/2021 at 9:22 AM, coachJC said: From the MTFCA site. Not sure what make of car. Believe it or not, there almost certainly is a model T Ford hidden under that after-market kit car! About fifty companies offered after-market bodies, kits, and even turn-key complete cars for the Ford chassis in the late 1910s to mid 1920s. This one I suspect is a Bub kit, or turn-key completed car. There are a couple others that it could have been , however the Bub had a distinctive look almost unique to themselves. Polished aluminum hoods and that radiator shell was part of that look. The narrow cycle fenders were also a part of it on many of their cars. The bodies were higher quality than most, and kits or cars could be ordered in a wide variety of options. Morton and Brett/Speedway built some very similar bodies, and were much more common than the Bub bodies were. However, the wheels, fenders hood and radiator combination was almost a trademark of the Bub cars. By the way, the wheels are Disteel wheels, notable by their three hub bolts. Disteel was one of dozens of companies manufacturing after-market wheels for Ford's model T. They also supplied heavier wheels for non-Fords, both after-market and OEM for automobile manufacturers. Speedsters in general, and model T speedsters in particular were a major part of automotive history. Although the majority of them were crude home-built jobs that never got finished, there were thousands of high quality customs built and completed. Many of them driven extensively during their day. Edited March 7, 2021 by wayne sheldon I hate leaving typos! (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 A few collectibles in this one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 6:40 AM, John_Mereness said: Renault I had always thought the Silver Arrow one of the most beautiful cars ever built, but this one gives it a good run for the money. It almost looks like a hot rod built by one of the famous/infamous builders you see on tv for something to be shown at SEMA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossoyeur Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) On 12/25/2020 at 7:20 PM, Walt G said: Renault 45 HP Reinastella ( note the star just above the emblem on the hood) The Reinastella was the largest series Renault made, there were three other series/models available on shorter wheelbases with smaller capacity engines. . Car dates from ca. 1929 but photo was taken in Maine in 1937. Note the Marchal headlamps . Absolutely huge cars that you never see in person, even in Europe. Most of the larger Renaults that were imported to the USA were sold out of their New York City sales showroom and came in minus coachwork. Were fitted with bodies built here in the USA. Another story that needs to be told with period images and photographs to record the connection of Renault in the USA prior to WWII- I have all the period sales literature, instruction book, and photographs to do that . The big Renaults were like ocean liners on wheels......... This car belongs to the last series of Renault’s 45hp, with straight-six (9 liters) engine, type NM. Although it actually shows the star on the hood, it does not belong to the Reinastella family. Reinastella will come one year later, with a 7 liter straight-eight brand new engine. Edited March 6, 2021 by Fossoyeur (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Here is a short video about GM around the world in 1927. Lots of cars to look at. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34LaSalleClubSedan Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 58 minutes ago, twin6 said: Stream line head lamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 4 hours ago, 34LaSalleClubSedan said: Stream line head lamps Rotate those headlamps in daytime to protect the glass while you're hauling axxx... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 10:34 AM, coachJC said: I recall seeing this picture in a '30's Life magazine. The purpose was to create a draft in order for the rider to set a bicycle sped record. I think that about 107 mph was attained if memory serves. The car is a sc '37 Cord 812, capable of doing that speed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) The same attempt was made in 1978, using a Porsche: Record attempt with a Porsche 935 Craig Edited March 7, 2021 by 8E45E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Here are a couple of images from today’s Wall Street Journal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 8:16 PM, TAKerry said: I had always thought the Silver Arrow one of the most beautiful cars ever built, but this one gives it a good run for the money. It almost looks like a hot rod built by one of the famous/infamous builders you see on tv for something to be shown at SEMA. Interesting you should say that in regard to both the Silver Arrow and SEMA. Here's a Silver Arrow being prepared for a SEMA display. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 That's a 1934 "production" Silver Arrow like mine. Do you have any more photos of it "in the white"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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34LaSalleClubSedan Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, Grimy said: That's a 1934 "production" Silver Arrow like mine. Do you have any more photos of it "in the white"? Did you mean "The Crime Scene" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Joe West said: Here are a couple of images from today’s Wall Street Journal. That second photo gets posted a lot and it has always looked fake to me. Walter Thornton was a male model in NY in the late 20s early 30s known for posing with cars. Not a rich investor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCK81403 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 This photo of what appears to be a '30 or '31 Model A Ford shows the car with solid wheels rather than steel spoke wheels. Also the right rear wheel looks different than the right front wheel. Are these wheels an option or after market replacements? Considering how dirty the vehicle is, paint appears to be scuffed and dinged, yet hard-to-come-by money at the time was used to replace the wheels and tires. ? Those tires definitely are not the type that came on a Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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