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PIC: Something different #64 (7/31/2025)

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(@sizedoesmatter)
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https://www.mecum.com/lots/1149441/1940-von-arx-special-custom-roadster/?aa_id=695549-0


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I rather like the classic looks of this dry lakes racer. While designed for straight line speed, it has a short wheelbase and shortened tail which should indicate good cornering ability.



   
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Cute as a button! 



   
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Inspiration ???

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@jack-dodds That four door Graham is a looker!



   
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John, This one is compelling. Talk about an early hot rod, this qualifies. An early flathead, overhead valve addition, headers, 2 carbs, wow! I'd love to hear this one run. Thanks for sharing this one!



   
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Geoff Jowett
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very interesting choice John. To my untrained eye the car looks like a snazzy late 30s 2 seater sports car, with a very unique front end grill. I like the near last line in the commentary "Indeed, it could well be considered a forerunner of the high-quality customization efforts that would help make Hot Rodding a serious business after the war ended."



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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@jack-dodds My very first thought Jack.



   
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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Posted by: @jack-dodds

Inspiration ???

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Or it could be it's cousin, the Cord.

1936 Cord 810 Wiestchester Sedan 3

 

 


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@sizedoesmatter Agreed!!



   
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