The drive train was cord 810, which probably made it a bit underpowered given the extra weight. The article makes reference to the cord vacuum preselector which is a bit of a pain.
The thing about this car that is interesting to me, is that Herb Shriner, the comedian, customized the car and opened up the grill, raised the windshield, and painted it purple. He hid it in a warehouse because he went bankrupt and then he was killed in an accident. Bill Harrah bought the car and restored it to it's original elegance and put it in his museum in Reno. It has stood on the ground of Pebble Beach, and that is a tribute to it's history.
Herb also owned a PBY. It was on the ramp at Sky Harbor in Phoenix. It had twin boats under the wing. Beautiful aircraft.
that page tommy posted came from an old SIA article that actually included driving impressions along with the entire history up to that point: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2008/01/06/sia-flashback-eye-popper-phantom-corsair/ dan
Can you imagine the reaction of people back in the day. That thing looks like it can mabe fly like a rocket without wings. Wonder what it's worth. Anybody got any idea?
that thing looks like it would have PLENTY of engine bay room... pretty slick looking car... i wonder how many are still around...
"Small windows makes driving chancy" Hehe..no shit One of my first Ebay purchases years ago was a diecast of that car,plus a reproduction of original advertising material... If I ever win the lottery,I WILL own a clone of that car,as soon as I can find somebody to build it for me.. That car makes things hard that don't always want to get hard anymore
I have always like this one.. More of a villain's car though. 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Jonckheere Coupe Those coach builders were amazing. I love those big wheel covers.
Hey, That Mr. Albrecht Goertz, the one who handled the redesign, was not only the source of design for the B.M.W 507, but also the designer of the 1970 Datsun 240Z. I can't say I approved of his redesign on the "Wombat", but I think he was well qualified for the job. Swankey Devils C.C. "Meanwhile, back aboard the Tainted Pork"
I realized a lifetime ambition last summer at Pebble Beach when I finally got to see the Phantom up close....Amazing car.
Hey Dave, That's some hot lookin' iron, there, and the blonde in the red dress, a nice touch, as well! Swankey Devils c.c. "Meanwhile, back aboard the Tainted Pork"
Kinda looks like a cockroach to me, albeit a deco, super custom one. Great photo's by A32Flathead. Dig Hot Rod Tom's picture of the '25 R.R. coupe.
First time I saw that car,I thought some guy tried to build his own Talbot Lago. Yes,it's amazing...but ugly!
Some photo information I found on the internet over the last couple of years This car always fascinated me ever since I saw a small black and white photo of it when i was a kid...
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