alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Ed's idea but he is too lazy to start the thread. What were some of the attractive prewar sedans? I'll start off with the easy obvious ones. Four door only I guess. Waterhouse Packard x2, Dietrich Packard Split Windsheild, Dietrich Packard Newport. Edited September 20, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 33/24 Buick Club Sedan has always been a favorite for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Rollson Packard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 My all time favorite Packard Darrin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Packard 180 Lebaron Sport Sedan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Buick Limited 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) I really wish I bought this 15 years ago when Richard Bloomquist was selling it. Edited September 20, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Later Ambassador. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) The early Nash is great........and a “no money” car for the most part. The Dietrich Sport Sedan Packard of 1934 is just about the best sedan in the world. While I like some of the Duesenberg and Pierce special sedans also, the pure smoothness and ride of the 34 Custom Dietrich cars are quite simply the best. I’m fortunate to have driven and worked on on quite a bit. They are simply..........FANTASTIC. Too many people get blinded by tops going down. Here is my 1936 Pierce 1602 Club Sedan V-12. Good looking, but not great. Edited September 20, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 My arms are tired just thinking of block sanding them. I'll find some photos to post. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Like this one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Great Taste Bob!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 1936 Cadillac Series 36-90 V16 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, alsancle said: Great Taste Bob!!! Wow.....an action shot of me working! The car is a fantastic driver...........👍 Notice AJ was taking photos while I was working.......he is SUPPOSED to by my PB assistant..........he does a great job consuming oxygen......and buying dinner. Edited September 20, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, George Smolinski said: 1936 Cadillac Series 36-90 V16 George.....that’s not a sedan! -3 forum points! PS- It is as big as a sedan! Edited September 20, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) AJ, I like the Brunn..........but it IS ugly, and the thread is called “attractive”, and thank you for including a photo of me in a thread labeled as such.......I can’t argue against it. 😜 By the way....I’m not too lazy to start the thread.......I have been in the shop since 7am this morning..........pounding on the White Dual Valve. Edited September 20, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 38 Studebaker State Commander - Art Deco car of the year in 38. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tph479 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 1932 Packard Light Eight. Picture taken today during a 72 mile lunch run. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I'm easy. 1937 & 38 Buicks do it for me. Prefer the Century but a Special is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tph479 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Pre War sedans eh ? Well the Buick is body #241 so I guess is pre 12/7/41. And the Imperial is body # 69, so it's early in '31. And I love em both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 4 hours ago, edinmass said: George.....that’s not a sedan! -3 forum points! PS- It is as big as a sedan! I did not see the 4 door requirement. You gotta admit it does have class. Is this better? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I believe this one has 4 doors. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, alsancle said: Great Taste Bob!!! I knew it was Pebble, and wondered if those were Ed's legs sticking out (answered by Ed himself!). However, that photo needs a caption. "Ooh, gotta clean this spot before the judges see it!" A lot of beautiful sedans so far in this thread! I will keep looking. Again and again and again. Thank you to all that post here. Edited September 21, 2020 by wayne sheldon I hate leaving typos! (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I've been told an L29 Cord Cabriolet is a lot slower than it looks, so the sedan must get stuck behind a good running Model A Ford, Sidemounts sure mess up the lines, so a rear spare is a must. I like the Town Car, the horn would look a lot nicer on its way off a cliff. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, George Smolinski said: I believe this one has 4 doors. I was wondering if someone was going to post a Silver Arrow. Pretty close to perfection in a pre-war sedan for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 And I rather like my big sedan, too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, zepher said: And I rather like my big sedan, too. That’s not big........it’s normal! 👍 Looks like a 1930 Series A, three speed or Clarke four speed? Edited September 20, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, edinmass said: That’s not big........it’s normal! 👍 Looks like a 1930 Series A, three speed or Clarke four speed? '29 Model 143 sold in Nov of '29 in Pasadena, Calif. Not sure if/when the archer was swapped but the car has not been altered from when my Grandfather picked it up in '62. I know the chrome tire hold downs and mirrors most likely are not correct but they've been there since '62 so I leave them on it. I do have the helmeted archer for the car but he sits in a display case most of the time. And I did pick up a set of '29 spare tire brackets that have the slots for the leather straps but have never put them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 6 hours ago, edinmass said: Wow.....an action shot of me working! The car is a fantastic driver...........👍 Notice AJ was taking photos while I was working.......he is SUPPOSED to by my PB assistant..........he does a great job consuming oxygen......and buying dinner. The picture shows you taking nap under the front of the car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, alsancle said: The picture shows you taking nap under the front of the car. Yup.....I was tired. Almost as tired as working in your car. 😜 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermontboy Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1933 Pierce Arrow 836 Personal favorite. I was 11 in 1960 when we drove to Boston to purchase and drive back a 1928 Franklin. The owner hadn’t had time to finish it but offered my dad the Pierce Arrow for the same money. Pumped up a low tire and drove it from Boston to Rochester , Picture was taken about 2 months after we got home, Bernie Weis told my dad he should have waited for a 12 – “they’re a lot more car”. I still love the styling (5 passenger) and road manners (had to wait until I was 15 to drive it). Light steering and braking, Startix starting. lots of torque .. Unfortunately I’ve been told this one has been turned into a resto-mod. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) This is the only car in this thread you can actually buy. Edited September 21, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 The Weymann Monte Carlo is fabulous. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 There were some very attractive Franklins, including all most all the Dietrich bodied cars. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Dupont with Merrimac body. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 hours ago, GregLaR said: I'm easy. 1937 & 38 Buicks do it for me. Prefer the Century but a Special is just fine. I too prefer Centurys. Here are my 1937 and 1938 Centurys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Love the body style and colors on this Lincoln 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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