alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 So we don't sully up the Dietrich thread any more than we need to. I have a few. But this one is at the top of my list. Special Newmarket on a Silver Ghost chassis. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 For a production model you can't go wrong with the 33 or 34 Buick 90 series. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 One near and dear to my heart. Owned by a really nice family in California with some GREAT cars. They built 4 of these bodies. 3 of which went on 845 Packard. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 This is owned by a forum member. A one off Park Ward body on a Phantom II AMS series chassis. Super rare to have a LHD Phantom II without a Brewster body on it. Car was originally shipped to Canada and is now back in England. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Here is the Waterhouse that Mark Smith owned for years and Ed posted to the Dietrich thread. As Jason noted, in Cleveland back in the 60s in black. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Am I wrong to suspect a little plagiarism? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Another production sedan. Nash Ambassador. Rare as hen's teeth. I believe this car is now restored? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Another Nash, which I wish I bought 20 years ago when it was for sale by Richard Bloomquist. A 32 Ambassador. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) I just got this car on the road today, purchased from a well known forum user with great taste in cars……..almost went broke buying this one……….the shipping was a killer for 1500 miles. InterCity was asking if I was joking when I dropped it off. To make things more interesting, Florida changed the rules for registration on cars over 30 years old…….but didn’t publish anything on their website……..so it will be three trips to get a plate. I bitched at them so much I got a temporary plate to drive on………look for this one on a show field soon! Edited January 10, 2023 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Fortunately he liked you for some reason. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, alsancle said: Fortunately he liked you for some reason. What’s not to like……..I put up with his disabled son………….😛 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31nash880 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Glad to see Nash made this list. Purchased about 2 years ago. Have thread under "restorations ". 1931 Nash 880. Edited January 10, 2023 by 31nash880 Wording (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, alsancle said: For a production model you can't go wrong with the 33 or 34 Buick 90 series. I agree that the big Buicks look good. I am biased because I grew up with one of the smaller ones. I reckon Cadillac didn't get it quite right with their front end styling in 1934. I like the big 'squarer' stuff from 1930-31 but they would have been styled (designed) in the 1920s. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md murray Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 obvious choice 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just now, md murray said: obvious choice Yet another missed opportunity on my part. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Here is a great car……but the colors make me want to barf………rumor has it it’s almost finished with a restoration……..Maybe I will get a chance to work on it someday and make it go down the road………..Ray Charles helped pick out the colors, white walls, and extra lights. Edited January 10, 2023 by edinmass (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Here's a 1933 Studebaker Victoria coupe that looks good to me. I'm currently partial to the 1941-47 Packard Clipper Super 8's. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gary_Ash said: Here's a 1933 Studebaker Victoria coupe that looks good to me. I'm currently partial to the 1941-47 Packard Clipper Super 8's. The Studebaker Victoria coupe is more correctly called a St Regis Brougham. Due to them being a little 'different' several have survived, from both 1932 and 1933. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Oldsmobile was another that didn't quite match the 1934 Buick's front end styling. As far as I know there are two of these 1934 Olds 8s in NZ that were sold here new. I think they share their bodies with the Buick Series 50 or 60. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Arguably not a sedan but the ex-Marlene Dietrich Cadillac 16 that lives in the Southward collection is a good looking car. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 A new era but the late pre-WW2 Cadillac 60s are good looking cars. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a griffin Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 For a shorter list, the question should've been what are the worst looking prewar sedans. My vote for great looking sedans would include Cords. No specific pic necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, a griffin said: For a shorter list, the question should've been what are the worst looking prewar sedans. My vote for great looking sedans would include Cords. No specific pic necessary Ouch! 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, edinmass said: Ray Charles helped pick out the colors, white walls, and extra lights. And yet he still had better taste and vision than some of the ones we have seen if there were his car. I can think of many that would top this hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 After a half hour internet search I know why this Stutz owner is smiling! It is the ONLY PHOTO of this body type in black & white WITHOUT whitewalls. Wonder if Walt has a factory photo or two? Bob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I’ve posted this picture I saw on the net before. I believe AJ knows the car, a 33 Rolls one off. It is still the best looking car I would love to own. Maybe if I win the mega millions lottery! dave s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 The 1927 Springfield Phantom 1 Tilbury Sedan is certainly my favorite.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Its difficult for me to pick just ONE car. Many have one particular design element that stands out from the rest; an example being thin-pillar door window frames some '30's cars started to adopt. Others, I really like the grille design; especially when the top few horizontal stainless steel louvers wrap around to the rear edge of the hood, but the firewall-back looks rather plain, and doesn't stand out at much. Thirties cars were a true transition period, turning from tall & stodgy to streamlined & fast. Craig 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I'm pretty partial to my 1937 Lincoln Judkins 2 window Berline styling. But, I might be slightly prejudiced. My car in the Ascot maroon version. Better side view of the restored green car with the same body style. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 If given to Ed to "Sort Out" would there be anything left? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Franay bodied Model J as it was originally and in its currently livery. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Ed must be sleeping. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Who picks these colors? Please post period black & white photos when possible. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Speaking of Ed, he gave me crap because I liked this car so much when the gave it away at the Tupelo Museum auction. https://www.bonhams.com/auction/25593/lot/450/1934-duesenberg-model-j-prince-of-wales-berline-chassis-no-2575engine-no-j-547/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Owned by the same family that has the fantastic Packard 845 Dietrich I posted earlier. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, alsancle said: Speaking of Ed, he gave me crap because I liked this car so much when the gave it away at the Tupelo Museum auction. https://www.bonhams.com/auction/25593/lot/450/1934-duesenberg-model-j-prince-of-wales-berline-chassis-no-2575engine-no-j-547/ That was one car that changed drastically in New vs. As Now photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Speaking of Whittel cars. This is very attractive. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, 1937hd45 said: That was one car that changed drastically in New vs. As Now photos. It had a rough life. Nothing an unlimited amount of time and money can't fix Bob! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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