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13/02/2021 2:28 pm
Built in 1938, the Phantom Corsair was a collaboration between Rust Heinz (think: 'ketchup') and Maurice Schwartz of coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz. The prototype was built on the V8 powered Cord 810 platform as a 6 passenger tudor sedan. It cost $24K to build ($380K today) and the production cars were to have an MSRP of $12.5K. Heinz died in a car crash so production was cancelled. The car was featured in a 1938 movie "The Young in Heart" where it was called the "Flying Wombat".
13/02/2021 5:29 pm
"The Young at Heart" trailer featuring the Flying Wombat
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
13/02/2021 6:17 pm
I don't believe I've ever seen the movie, at least I don't remember it.
But the model I have. That is one I had to have and pre-ordered as soon as it was announced.
Great photos, it is a beauty.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
13/02/2021 7:22 pm
Love the car, but I'd hate to back it up. Beautiful pics as usual Rich!
14/02/2021 12:24 pm
Have it, love it. A part of automotive history.