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04/11/2023 5:26 am
Wow that last pic of the front end reminds me of the Chrysler Turbine car.
HA! Here's the rear.... Chrysler Turbine Car all the way, right? Considering this debuted in 1958 says a lot about how much Engel favored this "look."
Also, it's the only car I've ever seen to wear chrome whitewalls.
And it appears to have the Lincoln 'breeze way window'.
My Uncle Eddie had that on his '63 Monterey. I was fascinated as I'd never seen a slanted, opening rear window on a car before !
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04/11/2023 5:42 am
Chris,
Any clue as to the hubcaps ?
I'm pretty sure they're not from a '57 Ford...🤔
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04/11/2023 7:40 am
Any clue as to the hubcaps ?
Those wheelcovers are kind of a cross between 1950 Cadillac "Sombreros," 1958 Edsel (non-spinners ) & 1957 Dodge Spinners..... but I'm guessing they're strictly generic, aftermarket "J.C. Whitney" affairs.
Steve Jacobs reacted
04/11/2023 12:59 pm
Beautiful car, it's a shame they could not figure a way to get the trunk closed!
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04/11/2023 2:09 pm
Silly boy. It's a spoiler.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
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04/11/2023 3:59 pm
Ford's La Galaxie must certainly have been sensational on display ! A real futuristic spaceship.
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04/11/2023 5:44 pm
@100ford2003, '56 Olds?
Although they are similar, they're not identical. I still think that Ford is wearing aftermarket, J.C. Whitney wheelcovers.
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04/11/2023 7:09 pm
@100ford2003, '56 Olds?
Although they are similar, they're not identical. I still think that Ford is wearing aftermarket, J.C. Whitney wheelcovers.
If the owner of the car is ever there again I promise I will ask him.
Steve
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04/11/2023 7:13 pm
If the owner of the car is ever there again I promise I will ask him.
Steve
Oldsmobile Fiesta and 1957-'58 Dodge spinners are among the two most imitated/copied aftermarket spinners ever. I will check a vintage J.C. Whitney catalogue just for laughs. Stay tuned... 🙄 😯 😯
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04/11/2023 7:16 pm
Silly boy. It's a spoiler.
I think their 'beverage of choice' cooler was back there and opened for quick access.
Certain beverages are verboten on Main St.
Steve
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04/11/2023 7:18 pm
If the owner of the car is ever there again I promise I will ask him.
Steve
Oldsmobile Fiesta and 1957-'58 Dodge spinners are among the two most imitated/copied aftermarket spinners ever. I will check a vintage J.C. Whitney catalogue just for laughs. Stay tuned... 🙄 😯 😯
You bet I will Chris. I bow to your incredible memory and knowledge.
Steve
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04/11/2023 7:36 pm
@100ford2003 Looks like it COULD (who the hell really knows 🙄 🙄) be these, with different "bullet" -centers. Please ask the owner. I don't drink coffee, so let's bet $1,000. 😏 😀 😀
This post was modified 2 years ago 2 times by Christopher Moroni
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04/11/2023 10:26 pm
@100ford2003 Looks like it COULD (who the hell really knows 🙄 🙄) be these, with different "bullet" -centers. Please ask the owner. I don't drink coffee, so let's bet $1,000. 😏 😀 😀
Dayum, that bet's outta my league...how bout I ck my remaining 1/18 project models and if you win you can finish one of them for me...
And as a plus you can keep it !!
Steve