A Car A Rich Man Gives To A Rich Wife
Apr 26, 2024 17:58:28 #
Price Ali Khan ( he always griped that the press spelled it Aly ) gave this car to his wife, movie actress, Rita Hayworth in 1953. At that time, he was considered to be the most wealthy man in the world. Their marriage was not going well and she divorced him not long after receiving the car. The talk was that he was using the car in an effort to keep her in the marriage. Didn't work out.
This car is a 1953 Cadillac Series 62, bodied by the Italian firm of Ghia. Up until the latter '50s, Detroit would ship a chassis to a custom house to finish the car...body and all appointments, Cadillac was chosen in this case because of the powerful engine and reliable drive train. Other custom firms often employed were Pinin Farina of Italy, Saoutchik of Paris, and Coachcraft of Hollywood.
This car is stunning.
This car is a 1953 Cadillac Series 62, bodied by the Italian firm of Ghia. Up until the latter '50s, Detroit would ship a chassis to a custom house to finish the car...body and all appointments, Cadillac was chosen in this case because of the powerful engine and reliable drive train. Other custom firms often employed were Pinin Farina of Italy, Saoutchik of Paris, and Coachcraft of Hollywood.
This car is stunning.
Apr 26, 2024 18:30:41 #
black mamba wrote:
Price Ali Khan ( he always griped that the press s... (show quote)
Great set of images
I bet Rita Look just fine driving the Cadillac
Apr 26, 2024 19:22:41 #
I have never seen a Caddy like this Tom. I am guessing it is a complete custom job. Fine set of images.
Don
Don
Apr 26, 2024 19:27:20 #
Apr 26, 2024 21:43:01 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great set of images
I bet Rita Look just fine driving the Cadillac
I bet Rita Look just fine driving the Cadillac
You know it, Frank. A beautiful woman in a beautiful car....a devastating combination.
Apr 26, 2024 21:46:48 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
I have never seen a Caddy like this Tom. I am guessing it is a complete custom job. Fine set of images.
Don
Don
Total custom job, Don. All Ghia got from Cadillac was the chassis, motor, and drive train parts. The body was 100 per cent custom.
Apr 26, 2024 21:47:48 #
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Apr 27, 2024 07:34:25 #
NMGal wrote:
Beautiful car. Really moves as the speedo goes to 180mph. Or is it kph?
Hi, Barbara.
The speedo is in MPH. I feel certain that it's a bit optimistic
I hope you're doing well.
Apr 27, 2024 07:44:28 #
mr spock wrote:
Another great set Tom. Nice to have money isn’t it?
I imagine so, but as the old saying goes...it can't buy happiness. Seven years after Rita Hayworth dumped him, at the age of 48, the Prince was killed in a car wreck in France.
It's always good to hear from you.
Apr 27, 2024 07:54:18 #
Apr 27, 2024 07:57:37 #
Could have been, but I believe I've read where she drove the wheels off that car. Apparently there was a lot more to her than just a pretty face. She had the beauty, money, and was savvy enough to capitalize on all of the flash and fame. The car fit into that picture very well.
Apr 27, 2024 08:02:25 #
mvetrano2 wrote:
beautiful!
Hi, Mike.
The color combo on the car is perfect. Plus, you can take it to a Cadillac dealer for service,
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