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When cars were Art (part 3)
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Sep 2, 2019 09:52:48   #
cdayton
 
Very nice set. You can still buy a new Morgan 3-wheeler.

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Sep 2, 2019 10:16:11   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great series, Rich, I love them all, especially the 1st and last.

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Sep 2, 2019 11:01:51   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Enjoyed! Former Detroiter who appreciated the styles and designs.

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Sep 2, 2019 11:04:57   #
Rich475 Loc: North of San Francsico
 
blacks2 wrote:
Fantastic looking cars, were they displayed in Monterrey/Carmel?.


Probably some were there but I think it's an assortment of car shows everywhere. I'll try to find out. I've got eight more for next week.

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Sep 2, 2019 11:10:28   #
Rich475 Loc: North of San Francsico
 
nikonbug wrote:
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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Yes, that '54 Buick it my favorite so far. I didn't realize they only made one. I had an extra spot for next week's eight so it will go in again.

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Sep 2, 2019 13:59:08   #
jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee
 
The Phantom and the Buick are real stand outs for me. Excellent series.

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Sep 2, 2019 14:07:00   #
chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA
 
I wish our car club had some of these amazing automotive works of art.
We have mostly older Chevy's and Fords from the sixties and seventies with a few older ones in the mix but most of the old ones are rat rods.

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Sep 2, 2019 18:45:11   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Very nice collection of cars well photographed.

Don

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Sep 2, 2019 20:42:43   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Cool!

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Sep 2, 2019 20:50:23   #
Almostageezer Loc: USA
 
I really like the 54 Buick Wildcat, same size as a 54 Corvette. A shame that someone put that spotlight on the car, it really breaks up the lines.

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Sep 3, 2019 00:28:43   #
flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley
 
I think (just my thoughts) that a lot of hoggers are like me. We love photography so we shoot a lot of car photos. Very nice shots you have there.

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Sep 3, 2019 05:22:21   #
Don W-37 Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
 
Rich,
I'm one of the old car guys who loves your work. (I got my first license in 1953, and still drive to work every day.) Well executed shots of beautiful cars. Please keep posting!
Thanks,
Don

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Sep 3, 2019 16:39:49   #
Uaana
 
I love the cars and pics!
Thanks for attaching labels so I know what I'm looking at

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Sep 8, 2019 12:07:28   #
Almostageezer Loc: USA
 
I would love to take the Fitch Phoenix for a spin!

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