Beautiful metal

[DrunkenSailor]

The Jack Boyd Smith has posted his car collection online. He has some impressive pieces, especially the pre WWII cars. Not sure if he hangs with vin or not.

The Cars - The JBS Collection

thejbscollection.com

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Now that I have had a minute to look at these closer the intricate level of details on these cars is pretty incredible.

 

[J DUNN]

Vin likes cars, you can post this kind of stuff as repetitively as you'd like!

The time and precision is amazing!

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Actual craftsmanship!

 

[rrrr]

The Auburn Boattail Speedster is one of the most beautiful cars of the era. I had the opportunity to inspect one closely, and they are just stunning examples of design harmony and mechanical perfection.

More photos of the car:

For Sale: 1931 Auburn 8-98A in Volo, Illinois

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classiccars.com

 

[monkeyswrench]

Being around old cars most of my "adult" life, I've always revered the early luxury cars. From the turn of the century to the mid-30's was the heyday of these I think. When you realize the owners were most often people that grew up in a time of carriages, it puts a different view than just what we see now. The other thing that is absolutely amazing, most of them were hand built, actual coach builders. A fender from the same year or model may not fit another properly. They took raw steel, and occasionally aluminum, and formed vehicles. Much more artistry involved than what I see available today, true skill.

 

[JL95]

Bugatti type 41 or Duesenberg Model J?

 

[rrrr]

In racing, Quinn Epperly (1950s Indy roadsters, rear engine cars, USAC sprints, midgets, Breedlove's Spirit of America) and Tom Hanna (many of the most beautiful dragsters made) were metal artisans beyond compare.

Most people are unaware that early 20th Century luxury automobile manufacturers Duesenburg, Rolls Royce, and others built just the chassis and running gear. Coachworks, like Fisher in America (they were eventually absorbed by General Motors) hand made the bodies of those vehicles. The shapes were formed on wooden bucks or cast with molds, of which no two were exactly alike.

 

[coolchange]

Everything old is new again.
The Duesenbergs had automatic start. Turn the key then hands off. It had a vacuum switch that engaged the starter, when it pulled vac it stopped. If the car died it automatically restarted.
Front engine rear transaxle? Not new.
What was until the sixties referred to as De Deon transmission was French design
front motor rear transmission IRS from 1900.
Composites? Fabric covered then doped bodywork in the 20’s. Sizaire Frere.
4 valve overhead cam? Come on.
Old cars are so unique.

 

[JL95]

How far society has slipped. Google photos of the Chicago auto show from the 20’s and 30’s. All class

 

[J DUNN]

I’ve got my 62 Impala in getting freshened up. Paint was laid down 24 years ago, Dad assembled car about 20 years ago. Dad passed 7 years ago and I bought the car from my Mom. I’ve upgraded the air ride to Accuair e-level and I upgraded sound system. I make sure my upgrades are motivated by new tech that has come out and I make sure the upgrades never change the classic style Dad went for when he built the car.

Current upgrades/maintenance being done in the shop:
New radiator hoses and flush
New/better radiator fans
New LED classic look headlights
New Dakot Digital stock look gauges
New Gen5 Vintage air to replace current vintage air (upgraded fan motor and ducting gates)
Oil/filter
Replace leaking axle seals and bearings
Replace diff seal and oil
Trans fluid, filter and pan gasket

Gotta keep em fresh

 

[monkeyswrench]

I’ve got my 62 Impala in getting freshened up. Paint was laid down 24 years ago, Dad assembled car about 20 years ago. Dad passed 7 years ago and I bought the car from my Mom. I’ve upgraded the air ride to Accuair e-level and I upgraded sound system. I make sure my upgrades are motivated by new tech that has come out and I make sure the upgrades never change the classic style Dad went for when he built the car.

Current upgrades/maintenance being done in the shop:
New radiator hoses and flush
New/better radiator fans
New LED classic look headlights
New Dakot Digital stock look gauges
New Gen5 Vintage air to replace current vintage air (upgraded fan motor and ducting gates)
Oil/filter
Replace leaking axle seals and bearings
Replace diff seal and oil
Trans fluid, filter and pan gasket

Gotta keep em fresh

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Your dad had good taste, and so do you. Beautiful ride.

 

[rivrrts429]

I’ve got my 62 Impala in getting freshened up. Paint was laid down 24 years ago, Dad assembled car about 20 years ago. Dad passed 7 years ago and I bought the car from my Mom. I’ve upgraded the air ride to Accuair e-level and I upgraded sound system. I make sure my upgrades are motivated by new tech that has come out and I make sure the upgrades never change the classic style Dad went for when he built the car.

Current upgrades/maintenance being done in the shop:
New radiator hoses and flush
New/better radiator fans
New LED classic look headlights
New Dakot Digital stock look gauges
New Gen5 Vintage air to replace current vintage air (upgraded fan motor and ducting gates)
Oil/filter
Replace leaking axle seals and bearings
Replace diff seal and oil
Trans fluid, filter and pan gasket

Gotta keep em fresh

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I did the AccuAir E-Level on my Cadillac. It’s nice and works great from my phone.

Beautiful car! Your Dad had great taste.

 

[Orange Juice]

Actual craftsmanship!

Don’t fool yourself, it takes an artist to keep them looking that good.

 

[rrrr]

I’ve got my 62 Impala in getting freshened up. Paint was laid down 24 years ago, Dad assembled car about 20 years ago. Dad passed 7 years ago and I bought the car from my Mom. I’ve upgraded the air ride to Accuair e-level and I upgraded sound system. I make sure my upgrades are motivated by new tech that has come out and I make sure the upgrades never change the classic style Dad went for when he built the car.

Current upgrades/maintenance being done in the shop:
New radiator hoses and flush
New/better radiator fans
New LED classic look headlights
New Dakot Digital stock look gauges
New Gen5 Vintage air to replace current vintage air (upgraded fan motor and ducting gates)
Oil/filter
Replace leaking axle seals and bearings
Replace diff seal and oil
Trans fluid, filter and pan gasket

Gotta keep em fresh

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Excuse me for a couple of minutes. I have a stiffy.

 

[Willie B]

I’ve got my 62 Impala in getting freshened up. Paint was laid down 24 years ago, Dad assembled car about 20 years ago. Dad passed 7 years ago and I bought the car from my Mom. I’ve upgraded the air ride to Accuair e-level and I upgraded sound system. I make sure my upgrades are motivated by new tech that has come out and I make sure the upgrades never change the classic style Dad went for when he built the car.

Current upgrades/maintenance being done in the shop:
New radiator hoses and flush
New/better radiator fans
New LED classic look headlights
New Dakot Digital stock look gauges
New Gen5 Vintage air to replace current vintage air (upgraded fan motor and ducting gates)
Oil/filter
Replace leaking axle seals and bearings
Replace diff seal and oil
Trans fluid, filter and pan gasket

Gotta keep em fresh

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… That car is beyond beautiful… About 1975 or 76… I had a 62 impala super sport 327 250 horse…AC powerglide… I think I paid $175 for it… put 100 bucks into the interior… Couple hundred dollar paint job … A couple of decades later…saw it at the Pomona swap meet and it looked exactly as I had sold it… Sold it for $1000…Oh well