When cars were Art (part 3)
Sep 1, 2019 16:40:42 #
I'm surprised there are so many car-buffs here. Thanks for your previous comments.
Sep 1, 2019 16:53:40 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Ah Yas.
When Cars were Cars !
Each with their own looks and each with their own personality !
When Cars were Cars !
Each with their own looks and each with their own personality !
Sep 1, 2019 16:54:45 #
I could look at car pics all day. Nice pics of gorgeous cars. Thanks Rich.
Sep 1, 2019 17:20:25 #
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Sep 2, 2019 05:27:02 #
First as a drawing, then as a clay sculpture, then as a metal fantasy creation... those were the days my friend... thought they would never end... I lived in Grand Blanc just outside of Flint home of Buick City, Fisher Body, and others. ... Baby bottles were shaped like cars as were candy bars. Children were given wrenches for Christmas and expected to use them.
Sep 2, 2019 05:45:52 #
alawry
Loc: Timaru New Zealand
Awesome images of amazing vehicles. Lot of car buffs here, photography is an aid to a hobby as much as a hobby in itself. We love cars, can't collect 'em all but we can collect a tangible memory ( a Photograph). That's my theory anway. Andrew.
Sep 2, 2019 06:22:33 #
Sep 2, 2019 07:25:28 #
That's a Fitch Phoenix, the only one made by John Fitch, based on Corvair mechanicals. Interesting guy, look him up.
Sep 2, 2019 07:34:31 #
Rich475 wrote:
I'm surprised there are so many car-buffs here. Thanks for your previous comments.
Wow, where did they get that? According to wiki, only one was produced!
1954 Buick Wildcat II
GM's interest in developing small, powerful cars with lightweight fiberglass bodies resulted in the creation of the Chevrolet Corvette and Buick Wildcat in 1953, but something very different by the next year.
The 1954 Buick Wildcat II had very little in common with the original Buick Wildcat of 1953. Originally billed as an "American Adventure in Tomorrow's Design," the newer Wildcat featured just as many "retro" styling cues as progressive details. The "flying wing" front fenders and biplane bumpers had the look of a 1930s speedster. Freestanding headlights and chrome spoke wheels provided nostalgia as well.
Many concept cars are simply rolling hulks and were never given power trains as they were only designed for auto shows. This Wildcat II was specifically made "runnable" in case GM chief Harlow Curtis decided to have one built for his personal use. The car is powered by a 220 horsepower 322 cubic inch V-8.
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Year: 1954
Make: Buick
Model: Wildcat II
Wheelbase: 100"
Weight: 3,770 lbs.
Engine: 322 Cubic Inches
Horsepower: 220
Units Produced: 1
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