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Can anyone identify this vehicle?
My grandfather recently passed and when going through old photos, I found these two. My grandfather was known to purchase cars that weren't convertibles, only to chop their roofs off. This one could be an example of that. I'd really like to know what car this is though. Any help would be appreciated.
It must have been sometime after WW2 (late 40s), so this may be an American vehicle. Last edited by P1; 04-12-2021 at 04:46 PM.. |
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Thanks everyone for the help so far. I'm doing quite a bit of digging as well, especially using Google Images.
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I'm thinking a 1934 Chrysler.
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1930-something Auto Union? Very similar, including the suicide doors...
http://www.audi.com.au/au/brand/en/a...2_fenster.html |
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It's the horizontal vents that make it American. I also looked at Fiats and alike of the same era and they all have vertical or completely different vents on the "hood".
The grille on the car in question is a wreck and likely custom so I discount that entirely from the equation. Suicide doors are a major factor and make me think Chrysler.
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I think we have a winner….
I believe this to be a 4 door version of the OP's vehicle in question. 1934 Chrysler Convertible Coupe i believe is the correct answer to OPs question. Although the pic in the OP seems to be a base version. Here is a restored / modified 2 door version. Note the hinged windshield. Also, the grills are the same. One is just fully chromed and the other is partially painted.
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So what do I win? Free trip to Belgium?
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Good call. the buick is very similar. The badge and ridge in the hood are about the only things separating the two.
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I am not sure what it is, but I can say that it is definitely not any of the cars listed above. I personally think that it is a European pre-war car, probably nothing any of us has heard of.
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I'm surprised that nobody suggested for you to run a license plate check. It was great seeing everybody being helpful.
This is the best thread in a long long time
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