***ian Red is a color named for Tiziano Vecellio, c1477–1576, Italian painter. The color is a reddish-gold, like the hair color used in many of the works of ***ian. And it's pronounced "tish-uhn". None of which I had ever heard. So, the fifties Buick people had some strong art influences when they named that color - ***ian Red.[/QUOTE] Thanks for this.. I have always wondered the origin and proper spelling of this color. Mystery solved. Matt. @Kid Rocker coupe is amazing, loved the video!
*UPDATE* My good friend Johnny Jean Jacket located Wayne's son, Doug. I spoke with him on the phone and he had some great stories about the car...and will dig out some of the photos of his dad with the coupe! Here is one of them!! Toledo, Ohio 1962
The old photos are sweet! However that one's later than 1957, as there's a 61 Plymouth Valiant wagon in the garage...
Very Cool... Its a TREASURE in itsself to have ANY old pics of these cars from the early owners..... Most never thought of them again once they left the family.....
LOVE IT KID!!!!!!!!! Aint no damn wire welder in site....Acetelyne and coat hangers how i saw it done....
Got some more photo from Doug Knudsen. The first batch are taken in Maedel's shop in Toledo, Ohio in the mid 1950's.
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