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There was undoubtedly some pretty fascinating cars produced before World War II While I focus on cars from the 1950s to the present, I can not help but bring some of these interesting cars in the collection the absence of a better place to put them, I also included some model cars Dinky and Corgi I had as a child, as well as cars that match don t other catagories in the collection.
PRE-WWII RACING CARS CLASSIC SPECIAL INTEREST FOR 1970.
1927 Bentley 3 liter Sport LE MANS WINNER Dr. John Dudley Benjafield and Sammy Davis dominated the field in 1927 Le Mans Bentley Motors entry completed over 350 laps ahead of the place secons Salmson Known under the name Old No. 7 , 3 0L drive 4-cylinder Sport trim is capable of 90 mph Bejafield and Davis drove this car in the 1926 race to crush an hour from the end of the race in 1927, only their car survived the famous accident white House, which involved three cars of the team model by IXO January 43.
1929 Bentley Speed Six LE MANS WINNER Captain Woolf Barnato and Sir Henry Babe Tim Birkin won Le Mans in 1929 in this car, the fastest lap in the process setting the Speed Six with 6 5L six-cylinder engine online was introduced in 1928 as a sportier version of the Bentley 6 1 2 liters This car was affectionately named Old Number One the Speed Six Le Mans in 1929 dominate the 1930 Model ALTAYA by January 43.
1930 Bentley Speed Six LE MANS WINNER Woolf Barnato teamed up with Glen Kidston in Old number to give Barnato win Le Mans for the third consecutive victory in 1930 made four consecutive victories for Bentley Bentley era domination coming to an end but that smaller and lighter cars were the fastest give trucks and run increasingly difficult world for money model by IXO January 43.
1931 Mercedes SSKL 1928 saw the introduction of SS or super sports model equipped with a 7-liter engine and finally the SSK the most famous version of all 1931 saw a super model specially reduced charge limited, the SSKL, production an astonishing 300 bhp 150 mph with which Caracciola win the Mille Miglia model Solido January 43.
1935 Lagonda Rapide M45 LEMANS WINNER The Alfa Romeo team miscalculated the number of laps and the situation, thinking they were in the lead, to lose this Laganda led by Johnny Hindmarsh and Luis Fontиs who were ahead of the Powered by a large distance 4 5L Meadows six engine, the Lagonda was capable of 100 mph It was Lagonda of swan song before going into receivership ironically, both drivers were killed in military plane crashes during WWII model by IXO January 43.
1936 Bugatti Type 57G LEMANS WINNER Dubbed the reservoir, built on the 57S chassis, 57G was one of the first envelope bodied race cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1937, Jean-Pierre Wimille and Robert Benoist led a type 57G to win Le Mans with an average speed of 85 mph It was powered by the 57S 3 3L line eight-cylinder and 135 hp Model IXO by January 43.
1938 BMW 328 Seized by Frazer Nash UK distributor for BMW in 1938 Mille Miglia, AFP Fane and Bill James finished 8th overall position and took the 2 0L class win Frazer Nash ran this car at Le Mans and in the Tourist races Trophy both DNF before wsuccess in Thousand ran it into private hands in 1940 Mille 6th ending 328 was powered by a 2 0L OHV six-cylinder engine, which gave it a maximum speed of 93 mph output 328 arrested in 1940 WWII consumed in Europe by model January 43 SPEED.
1938 Delahaye 135 CS LEMANS WINNER CS stands for Speciale competition and the car was produced for long distance endurance races and rallies Eugйne Chaboud and Jean Trйmoulet led this great car to victory at Le Mans in 1938 with a 3 6L-line six-cylinder engine, triple carburetors and long race, it produced 160 hp engine Each surface has been carefully machined to reduce excess weight This is one of 16,135 CS prepared for the competition model by IXO January 43.
1939 Simca Eight - Fiat Amedйe Gordini and Josй Scaron won 10 index performance and finish first overall in class at Le Mans in 1939 Gordini has not started to put their names on the cars he changed to the Streamliner racing is perhaps the most famous pre-war specials made by Gordini and powered by a 5L 1 Fiat in a chassis, with Simca Eight work of the special Gordini body continue to produce cars in collaboration with Renault and Simca after WWII Model by IXO January 43.
1939 Bugatti Type 57 C Tank LEMANS WINNER Jean Pierre Wimille and Pierre Veyron drove this entry to victory at Le Mans in 1939, the car was registered in the name of Wimille A revision of this ca was based on the T57 C 1937 Mans win Tank, mechanicals, including 3 3L inline-eight supercharged engine that produces 160 hp Shortly after Le Mans, Jean Bugatti has tested the car on a closed road and was killed when he crashed the car after swerving to avoid hitting a drunken cyclist Second World War ended any further development Bugatti racing car and also ended in Le Mans last decade by model IXO January 43.
1925 Ford Model T Known as the Tin Lizzie and Flivver, produced from 1908 through 1927, the Model T set 1908 as the historic year that the automobile came into popular use T was mounted on the front, 2 9 the four-cylinder producing 20 2 bedrooms, for a maximum speed of 40-45 mph It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, the car that put America on wheels Laurel Hardy T used as a prop in a large number of their films by model Politoys January 24.
1927 Bentley 3 0L The Super Sport 3 0 The linear motor 4 was great for its time, but it was his technical innovations that have been most noticed was one of the first production engine with 4 valves per cylinder, and these were driven by a camshaft head was also among the first with two spark plugs per cylinder, double shed and carburetors in combustion chambers a 3 super Sport Bentley 0L won Le Mans in 1927 by model CORGI January 43.
1929 Cord L29 Founded and led by EL Cord as a holding company for its many transport interests including Auburn, Cord had a philosophy of building truly different, innovative cars, believing they would also sell well and turn a profit cord innovation include the front-wheel drive on the 29-His training system has to be much lower than competing two cars and stock cars special bodies built on the chassis of the cord by US and European coachbuilders have won awards in competitions models worldwide by Solido January 43.
1929 Lancia Dilambda Torpedo The Dilambda was produced by Lancia between 1928 and 1935 the car was officially presented in Paris Motor Show in 1929. The car has 4-liter V8 engine producing 110 bhp They are sleek, fast cars in Italiam tradition Many were rebodied our lucky guy has a sporty flair, preferring automotive outdoors is its large touring car model RIO January 43.
1929 Lancia Dilambda A quieter sedan perhaps even faster and even Italian model RIO January 43.
1930 Bentley 6 January 2L Blue Train Bentley Speed Six was introduced in 1928 as a sportier version of the Bentley 6Ѕ liters It would become the most successful racing Bentley, claiming victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1929 and 1930 Boys with Bentley drivers Woolf Barnato, Tim Birkin and Glen Kidston This sporty Coupe by Gurney Nutting was named for the famous race against beating the Blue grind with Barnato in London before reaching Calais, both having exposed Cannes at the same time it was not the car that occurred in the stroke model by MINICHAMPS January 43.
1932 Duesenberg SJ EL Cord, owner cord Auburn Automotive, saved Dusenburg by purchasing the company in 1926 Hiring Fred Duesenberg to design the chassis and an engine that would be the best in the world, the newly revived Duesenberg company set about to produce J model with double overhead cam head straight 8 which was capable of a top speed of 140 mph supercharged SJ release was one of the first supercars Great depression killed the 1937 cars by model Solido January 43.
1932 Rolls Royce Phantom was the replacement for the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost original like the famous ghost, the Phantom was built both in the UK and the US from 1925 to 1931 The engine of these cars was a aluminum head 7 7L OHV inline six that Brewster roadster body was made in the United States, and it was a real doubt color RR model RIO January 43.
1933 Talbot T23 society The French Talbot was reorganized in 1935 by Anthony Lago and after that, the Talbot-Lago name was used, but in the domestic car market was a Talbot badge T23 used a line 4 0L engine six-cylinder producing 115 bhp after 1936, many famous Talbot-Lago teardrop cars with stylish designs and Figoni Falaschi made and have their origins in this car model by Solido January 43.
1934 Fiat 508S 508S Balilla Balillia The Sport version competition was inspired by an original design by Carrozzeria Ghia Coppa d Oro Gold Cup, was named after Fiat's success in this long distance race The Balilla was powered by a version listening to the Fiat 995cc four -cylinder engine side valve which produced 46 hp and the car managed to conventional events in the pre-WW2 era, including the Mille Miglia, the Monte Carlo Rally, Targa Florio , Spa 24 hours Ulster TT and the Le Mans model DUGI January 43.
1937 Cord 812 The body design of the cord 812 is the work of designer Gordon M Buehrig Almost devoid of chrome, the new car was so low it was not running boards Pontoon wings were featured with headlights that have disappeared in wings by hand cranks dashboard A super-charged V8 engine Lycoming powered car capable of 112 mph supercharged 812 models were distinguished 812S normally aspirated by external bright chrome exhaust pipes mounted on each side of the hood and grill 37 is the last year for cord model dugu January 43.
1938 BMW 327 Convertible, the BMW 327 was produced by the Bavarian firm from 1937 to 194, and still produced after 1945 in sedan and convertible form two doors He sat on a shortened version of the BMW 326 chassis, with whom he also shared the 1971 right cc 6, with an increase in the modest power of 55 hp and top speed of 78 mph a model of greater power, 327 28, was offered with the BMW 328 80 hp motor 60 kilowatts 569 of these 327S of great power were built in 1940 by IXO Model January 43.
NEW 1937 HJ Mulliner Saloon Rolls Royce Phantom III This beautiful car was ordered specifications Alan Samuel Butler, president of the de Havilland Aircraft Company Carrossier HJ Mulliner, who set about creating an organization that would satisfy the nuanced understanding of M . Butler Their aerodynamic design includes aeronautically inspired characteristics as the inclined windshield forward V-split, a swept tail, an internal contained the spare tire, and a table console edge highlighted by a Smith altimeter Aneroid Model Ilario January 43.
1937 HJ Mulliner Saloon Rolls Royce Phantom III In 1940, M. Butler presented its unique Phantom III as a donation to the Ministry of War to Britain for use by the heads of the British General Staff in 1944 it was awarded to General Bernard Montgomery, affectionately known Monty Montgomery used the car to enter triumphantly in Berlin after the German defeat in World War II This model is handmade by Ilario and is one of the hundred made was largely driven by Monty driver, Sergeant Cedric Parker.
1937 HJ Mulliner Rolls Royce Phantom III Saloon During its use in the government service of the car was driving on 300K miles Monty Rolls worn dignitaries such as Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower, and royalty, like King George VI Monty bought the car after the war and ownership until 1962, when it became part of the museum Leake in America is now in private hands 3AX79 chassis has always been said to be the most beautiful original being Phantom execution III in existence.
1938 Mercedes Benz 770K wrongly known as the parade of Hitler car, this car was actually that of Gustaf Mannerheim, Marshall and later President of Finland, hardly a Nazi powered by a eight-cylinder 7655 cc OHV and aluminum pistons, it produces 200 hp with a Roots-type compressor, which may propel the car to 100 mph model RIO January 43.
1938 Talbot Lago T150SS The Teardrop is one of the most beautiful car designs ever created on the basis of a chassistand T150SS bodied by Figoni and Falaschi, the Teardrop was one of the most expensive cars of its time and only have sixteen been completed a was run in the form of stock at Le Mans in 1938 and placed third as powerful as it is beautiful, these cars are powered by a 4 0 L six-cylinder engine that produces 140 hp and a top speed of 115 mph This car was raced in Algeria, Morocco and France during his first life he won Pebble Beach in 1997 by model ALTAYA January 43.
1938 Alvis August 3 liter Drophead Alvis began manufacturing cars near Coventry until 1967 In the pre-World War II era, they were noted for their luxurious and highly innovative coach built car powered by a six cylinder engine the Alvis also had independent front suspension, first and slave brakes gearbox world -synchromesh model ALTAYA January 43.
1939 Rolls Royce II The Phantom II replaced the ghost in the Rolls-Royce deals 1929 He shared 7 7 7668 cc 467 pushrod-OHV inі linear motor 6 from its predecessor, being the last large rolls six cylinders this full-bodied car in the City of Brewster Cup style is the model Solido January 43.
1939 Rolls Royce Phantom II as a sportier version to mount particularly light bodied Phantom II Rolls-Royce Continental differs from the basic model Henry Royce believed there was a market for independent luxury car and ensure the success of this model agreed with him 281 Continental Phantom II's were produced bodywork These cars were generally either by Mulliner Park Ward Model or by Solido January 43.
1939 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental was a short wheelbase version of the Phantom II and was also lighter, therefore offering more performance, more better thank you ride more rigid calibrations springs and high-speed handling qualities Name meant he was especially well suited for use on the continent a beautiful fall Sedanca Head Coupe with the body HJ Mulliner Model Solido by January 43.
1939 Bugatti 57S Bugatti Type 57 is a completely new design of Jean Bugatti, son of founder Ettore type most 57s used a heavily modified online eight dual cyl camshaft 3257 cc 57s-type engines were built from 1934 to 1940 with a total of 710 units produced Atalante was a fact body were two-door coupe built on a lowered chassis only 17 cars by model Atalanta SOLIDO January 43.
1939 This French Delage D8-120 beauty is powered by a motor 8 cyl 4-3L right, producing a top speed of about 100 mph Delage created the success of the stellar race in the 1920s, winning several Indianapolis Grand Prix, including the first British GP hard times befell the company, however, be purchased by Delahaye in 1935 and produced cars luxury cars under the name until 1953 Delage Model Solido by January 43.
1939-1941 Lincoln Continental Ford Edsel commissioned the design of his own car to use on vacation in 1939. It was so popular with his friends do well, the company has pressed cars in production Powered by the Lincoln-Zephyr 4 8L V12, the first model Continental is often considered one of the most beautiful car designs in the global pre-war era model by IXO January 43.
1939 Bugatti Type 57 Model Galiber by SPARK January 43.
1940 Ford Deluxe Woody Wagon Surf and Wally is traveling to hang ten The 40 is a continuation of the same basic model of 1937, the 239 V8 produces 95 move this beauty 3260 pounds and 8 passengers at the beach The wood came from maple ash and basswood grown in Ford's model forests in northern Michigan by SUNNY SIDE January 36.
1948 Ford Super Deluxe V8 wood bodied car became very popular after World War II, with the outsourcing Ford most producing manufacturers instead grew, harvested and produced wood in its own forests and factories, construction cars in their plants powered by a 100 hp 374 V8 it, about 9000 were made last year for wood model agencies by road SIGNATURE January 43.
1949 Ford Custom Woody Wagon with three seats there is room for all your sufer guy friends and speed, with the long boards on top Using the same head V8 flat as model 1940, 1949 fords have been completely redesigned, looking more contemporary and using hybrid steel timber bodies, which is exactly what their client wanted to s Model SUNNY SIDE by January 36.
1946-1953 Armstrong Siddeley Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane is famous for its luxury cars logo Sphinx and production quality The brand has also been involved in the aviation industry in England, so it is not surprising that his first two models postwar Lancaster and Hurricane were named after the World war II airplanes produced from 1948 to 1953, Hurricane is a cut of the fall head four 1949 seats Hurricane received a strong 75hp aS aS OHV six-cylinder Production ceased in 1958 by model OXFORD January 43.
1946 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane This was the personal car of Sir Malcolm Campbell, with performance modifications and is painted in his famous blue Bluebird motorcar It was appropriate for someone of the stature of Sir Malcolm Unfortunately didn t get to enjoy long, he passed away in 1948 at age 63 after a series of moves by model OXFORD January 43.
1950 Mercury Monterey Mercury style Eight when he was released in 1949, managed to both the breaking of pre-war styles and differentiate Mercury's cousin comparable Ford Powered by a 4 2L-head V8 flat Monterey introduced in 1950, gave the line a mercury high-end model popular with customizers, the first lead sled was a mercury Eight model MINICHAMPS January 43.
1950 Mercury Monterey Hod Rodders the mid to late 50s like the Mercury with its flathead eight-cylinder engine, which brought his car and to performance changes also liked the style which allowed greater customization such as chopper line This car received minor change, but always subtly said, bad ass model MINICHAMPS January 43.
1950 Austin A40 Devon Devon A40 and A40 Dorset similar 2 doors were made by the Austin Motor Company in England from 1947 to 1952, they were the first postwar exhibitions to be produced by Austin A40's were powered by a 1 2L right OHV 4 producing 40 hp They were popular cars in a starving postwar car England with more than 450,000 model DINKY by January 43.
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Part of the second generation of Bel Air was launched in 1955, has won recently redecorated car nicknamed One Hot 55's Chevy gained a V8 engine option The new 265 cubic-inch V8 was rated at 162 hp and optional power pack presented a four-barrel carburetor and other upgrades to 195 bhp See producing the USA in a Chevrolet model COLLECTOR CARS January 43.
A 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop version of the Bel Air, shoe box tail fin era style Chevy's was the last before the big 1955 has taken off the road Model SIGNATURE January 43.
1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk produced between 1956-1958, the falcon gold embossed cover and grille have been added to allow space for a larger engine originally used Packard It's great 5 8L V8, but in a 57 4 7L Studebaker supercharged engine producing 275 bhp it was one of the fastest cars in the world when it was new, second onlt the Chrysler 300B model CORGI January 43.
1959 Chevrolet Impala Impala Chevrolet is the top model of the line and it became the best selling car in the United States with any new style, the 1959 Impala featured tail fins that curve outward rather that upwards basic V8 was postponed 6L 4 with 185 hp performance fans can select larger engines with outputs between 290 hp and the large block 5 7L V8 with 315 hp model CORGI January 43.
1960 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Based on the Silver Cloud II, the Phantom V was a large, ultra-exclusive four-door sedan produced between 1959 and 1968. For those who need to know, the Phantom V was powered by a 6 2L V8 customers Phantom V included the royal family and were used as vehicles of the state perhaps the most famous is a psychedelic painted John Lennon by model DINKY January 43.
1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II Introduced in 1955, the Silver Cloud is the image that appears in my head when I think of Rolls Royce Stately and elegant, these cars have an imposing presence Silver Cloud II was introduced in 1959 and produced until 'in 1963 the third and last variation was introduced before production ended in 1966 by model VEREM January 43.
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