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PIC: Something different #150 (7/12/2026)

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(@sizedoesmatter)
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1960 DiDia 150 'Bobby Darin' Coupe 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiDia_150


John Bono
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David Green
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Bobby Darin must have had a lot of money to toss around in 1960. This carries the 1959 Cadillac a touch too far.It even had a Cadillac engine in its first configuration. Certainly a unique car well suited to its period. Thanks John.



   
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(@pete-rovero)
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That's one awesome car!  Thanks, I didn't realize that Bobby Darrin had such an expensive custom-made car.



   
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Geoff Jowett
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Incredible vehicle, and find John. Only pic I could find of Bobby with the car

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Not to be rude, but DiDia should have stuck to designing clothes. Although, I'm not even sure about THAT! I understand his sharkskin suits had a big fin in the back of the jacket.

HA! Great choice for 'Something Different' John!!  Obscure and super interesting - thanks Pard!



   
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(@michaeldetorrice)
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A very interesting and unique dream car ! It has a spectacular custom car look and was powered by various powerful V-8 engines.



   
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It is interesting,  just too over the top for my taste. But it was in line with the times. Thanks John, I enjoy these.😊


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(@bob-jackman)
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If you are ever in the St. Louis area, The Museum of Transportation is a must have stop. The car section also has a Chrysler Turbine in addition to the Dream Car while the rail section has a Union Pacific "Big Boy" locomotive the largest steam locomotive, and one of 24, ever built.



   
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(@100ford2003)
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it looks like a car the Jetsons would have after having 5 more kids 😂



   
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I see Autocult has already issued that...

 

Autocult DiDia 150 Dream Car 1 43 Didia 150


   
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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@lloyd-mecca, thanks for the pic.


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