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Saturday, January 3, 2015
1955 Pontiac Starchief Catalina Coupe
Another great find that can be yours. Click Here to view more pictures and to read about this car.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette Scaglietti
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1932 Chrysler Airflow Trifon Concept
Chrysler's experimental Trifon design was a break from the traditional automobile architecture and is often considered the first 'modern' automobile. Work began in the late 1920's, when Chrysler Corporation engineer Carl Breer began wind-tunnel testing to explore the performance-improving potential of an aerodynamic shaped automobile body. In 1932, a concept appeared that was registered as a Trifon Special instead of a Chrysler. This was done to confuse competitors.
The design concept was approved by Walter P. Chrysler who authorized development of production cars based on this design. In 1934, the Chrysler and DeSoto Airflows were introduced to a reluctant automotive community.
The 1932 Trifon is one of the earliest surviving concept cars. The car is basically original, except for repair and painting of damaged fenders. It has a 115-inch wheelbase and is 189-inches long. Power is from an L-Head six-cylinder unit that displaces 242 cubic-inches and produces 100 horsepower. There is a three-speed transmission with vacuum clutch and free-wheeling.
Along with the aerodynamic body, the Trifon introduced several innovations including seats that were moved between axles to reduce the pitch, bounce and jar. The trunk, head and taillights are integrated into the body design and the engine is moved forward, over the front axle. The body panels are fastened to trusses bolted to the frame - the forerunner to unibody construction. There is a one-piece curved glass windshield and longer, lower-adjusted spring suspension.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2010
Source: conceptcarz.com
1934 Chrysler Imperial Airflow Series CV
High bid of $57,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. (did not sell)
The Chrysler Imperial Airflow Series CV Eight was a larger version of the newly introduced Airflow. It was given more luxurious amenities and equipment. It had a wheelbase that measured 128 inches, about six-inches more than the standard Airflow Series CU. The engine found in the CV was an eight-cylinder unit that displaced 323.5 cubic-inches and produced 130 horsepower.
The design of the Airflow is credited to engineer Carl Breer, who with Owen Skelton and Fred Zeder formed Chrysler's 'Three Musketeers.' The result of their work was a streamlined shape that was very aerodynamic and formed through wind tunnel research. The chassis was a semi-unitary 'truss bridge' setup that was based on contemporary aircraft construction principles. The engine was placed directly over the front axle, allowing the seats to be located entirely within the car's wheelbase. This gave the passengers more room and a remarkably smooth ride.
When Chrysler introduced the Airflow in 1934, there were six series available, while DeSoto offered a single Airflow model.
This particular Imperial Airflow CV Coupe is one of just 212 examples originally produced. It is believed that only three examples have passed the test of time and are in existence. It has a newer concours-level restoration finished in light beige and ride on period correct whitewall tires and body-colored artillery wheels with chrome hubcaps and trim rings. There is button-tufted cloth upholstery that remains in excellent condition throughout.
In 2009, this Model K Brougham with coachwork by Brunn & Co., was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was expected to sell for $75,000 - $100,000. As bidding came to a close the lot had been sold for the sum of $57,000 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
Source: conceptcarz.com
Friday, January 2, 2015
Mighty Muscle: Pontiac’s Tri-Power-equipped 1958 Bonneville
Not only does this post mark the last SIA Flashback for the year, it also marks the last of the series, with a look at Arch Brown and Bud Juneau’s article on the 1958 Pontiac Bonneville from SIA #201, June 2004, the last issue of the magazine before it became Hemmings Classic Car. Over the last several years, we’ve taken a little time out of our Sunday mornings (and yours too) to hit at least one or two stories from every issue of the 30-plus-year run of Special Interest Autos, and in that short time we’ve charted the progress of the magazine and shared many one-of-a-kind stories and histories of some of the oddest vehicles ever built. (All of the flashbacks can be seen here.) Check in with us next week for an entirely new weekly feature.
- See more at: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/12/28/sia-flashback-mighty-muscle-pontiacs-tri-power-equipped-1958-bonneville/?refer=news#sthash.uSx1ubj6.dpuf
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