Posts for: autofocus
Sep 22, 2023 22:41:34 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
So sorry I couldn't join you Vin. Looks like I missed a good one. I've got a 1:18 die cast model of that Atlantic. Love to have seen it up close and personal.
Ray, let me just say I'd only give the show a 6 overall. Maybe I'm a little spoiled by past LR shows where there were tons of true classics, but other than a handful of these concept cars from Chrysler and some old MG's, sadly, there were few. And considerably less cars overall compared to their past shows. MG's, Chrysler concepts, and hemi powered cars were featured, and at the risk of unintentionally offending some of our British friends and MG lovers I can honestly say I've never been a fan. There were no hotrods or custom cars, per se, I guess that's ok for this kind of show. I probably shot half the amount of shots I normally take at this show. But, I will say, you can always find something to shoot, between a taillight and a hood mascot, there's always something.
Sep 22, 2023 21:03:58 #
Bluefish wrote:
I always enjoy the designers efforts and the producers willingness to show off the concept cars.
thanks, hope you enjoyed the shots
Sep 22, 2023 21:03:04 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Fine shots of some great and not so great concepts Vince.
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thanks kindly Don!
Sep 22, 2023 14:39:12 #
joecichjr wrote:
Great shots of top-notch designs, and that lead-colored concept car from '95 was a big whiff for them since they didn't rush it into production 👑👑👑👑👑
Apparently they thought about it Joe but realized it would take too much work to bring it into production. The suspension, chassis, engine, transaxle, really didn't fit the looks of the car, and were mostly slapped together from existing inventory and enough to throw a sexy body over it. In keeping with the art deco-like European designs of the late thirties / early forties they decided to go with a straight 8 choice for the motor. Of course, at the time, Chrysler did not have one so they kludged 2 Neon 4 cylinders engines together to form an 8 cylinder, hardly as exciting as one that would have been found on a Bugatti or Talbot Lago from the period it was trying to emulate. Other than outrageous looks the car really didn't cut the mustard, and it's performance didn't fit it's image.
Sep 22, 2023 14:20:43 #
Stash wrote:
Very nice. Lime Rock is about 2 1/2 hours away from where I live. I've got to make the effort to get over there one of these days.
This is a 5 day event over Labor Day weekend Stash, but the car show part of it is only on Sunday of the event. The rest of the days include some racing, antique car racing, time trials, etc. However, they do have some other events throughout the year that you might be interested in. Thanks!
Sep 22, 2023 14:16:47 #
joecichjr wrote:
Over seventy years later, and this beauty puts most things on the road today to shame 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
that is so true, thanks Joe!
Sep 22, 2023 12:50:01 #
Alafoto wrote:
Yes, and the squarish front end treatment.
yep, that too. And check this one out from 1952, it had the grill cues found on the later fifties Chrysler 300, and the gunsight taillights wound up on the later Imperial
Sep 22, 2023 12:34:38 #
Alafoto wrote:
The yellow Chrysler looks a refined version of the Cord of a few years earlier. Some really nice shots.
Thanks very much, it's the hidden headlights
Sep 22, 2023 12:13:47 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, Vince.
kind thanks Earnest!
Sep 22, 2023 10:31:41 #
NMGal wrote:
The first one is really sleek.
thanks, and pretty cool for a 1954 effort!
Sep 22, 2023 09:57:42 #
AzPicLady wrote:
They look like they could really scoot!
Thanks, some definitely could, but not all though
Sep 22, 2023 09:13:26 #
Some of Chrysler's concept cars over the decades. All shot at this year's Lime Rock Race Track labor Day event, enjoy!
May 17, 2023 11:41:55 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
I'll let you know when I attend this year, Vin and find out when it'll be. I would imagine June again, next year. It's incredible.
sounds good Ray, thanks!
May 17, 2023 11:27:15 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Not a "good" show, Vinny...a "great... (show quote)
I would be happy to join you Ray, just remind me when, and I'll be there!
May 17, 2023 10:01:51 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Maybe I'll see one at the "Make-a-Wish" show at the Polo grounds next month!!
Polo Grounds a good show? Not familiar with it Ray. I might recommend the upcoming Greenwich Concours Show on June 4th, usually a great venue! I had bought a ticket for the show a while ago before I found out about the surgery I'll be going through tomorrow, and, unfortunately, that will definitely keep me from going in early June. I hate missing that show!