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23/08/2024 1:41 pm
1938 was a hallmark for some of the greatest aerodynamic designs by all the famous coach builders of the time. Greek entrepreneur Andre Embricos purchased a 4 1/4 liter Bentley chassis and had hid dentist friend Georges Paulin draw the designs and commission French builder Marcel Pourtout to fabricate the finished car. To be fair, Paulin was also the chief designer for Pourtout. During the war years, the car served as a daily driver. After 11 years on the road with 60,000 mi on it and in street tune, it finished at Le Mans 3 years in a row between 1949 and 1951 finishing 6th at one of the events. The car still exists today in a private collection.
Model by Minichamps.
23/08/2024 2:03 pm
....makes sense. Just look at how many designers washout and become Dentists. 😏 😏 😏 I'm not certain any other color would look better than this silver finish seen here.
23/08/2024 2:22 pm
I wonder if a dentist designed these grilles?
23/08/2024 2:51 pm
My Dentist drives this; he's also an automotive designer, but I don't think he went to school for it. 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤨
23/08/2024 3:03 pm
Lots of design influence seen here as exists on the Delahaye and Talbot-Lago Pourtout Coupe.
BUT - the only dentist that I, personally, would allow to design me a classic car, is my Bud, Rich Sufficool!
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23/08/2024 5:23 pm
23/08/2024 5:54 pm
Being a dentist Rich makes you a better man than me as there's no way I would want to be in peoples mouths. Did you ever consider car design?
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23/08/2024 7:15 pm
@bob-jackman Lord, if I haven't heard that a million times. What part of the human body would you want to dive in? Truthfully? As I pondered that question many years ago, I figured with dental surgery, it would be least likely I would have to go to the waiting room and tell a parent or loved one, "I'm sorry but Johnnie didn't make it". Actually how I got into dentistry was through a series of events I could never have foreseen. It's a long story best told over a couple of beers.
23/08/2024 7:55 pm
Beautiful car. I am surprised it is right hand drive. How many countries in Europe were right hand drive in the 30s?
23/08/2024 11:30 pm
When I see pics of people like this clown I fear for the human race.....lol.
23/08/2024 11:38 pm
When I see pics of people like this clown I fear for the human race.....lol.
This clown, or this crown ?