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Comments about this vehicle
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◊ 2016-08-11 21:45 |
looks like a melange of brands which have one thing common: german |
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◊ 2016-08-12 09:48 |
Opel ?? |
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◊ 2016-08-12 12:31 |
I'd say it's a Wolseley Eighteen Drophead of some sort. The closest I've found is a picture of a four door http://www.wolseleyownersclub.com/cars-gallery/wolseley-1885-1946-gtd-116/ . |
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◊ 2016-08-12 13:37 |
front of Wolseley would fit perfect, while "Drophead" is more Karmann style |
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◊ 2016-08-12 13:39 |
2,0 Liter with Gläser body was the idea |
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◊ 2016-08-12 13:52 |
I wasn't sure how to name it when the roof isn't there. When I read period British literature I sometimes come across the word "Drophead", or "Drophead Coupé", instead of Convertible as of in the U.S. |
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◊ 2016-08-12 13:57 |
Radiator grille is too rounded at the top to be a Wolseley, also the side louvre design is slightly different. Not a Wolseley I believe. |
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◊ 2016-08-13 22:22 |
refined and customized i believe! |
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◊ 2016-08-16 11:08 |
I'd be very surprized if this is an Opel. The reason why is the small light on top of the front wing(s), something that indicates it's of British origin. Here's another picture of a Wolseley 18 (series 3) http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/w/wol18_85HP_Jan.jpg . |
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◊ 2016-08-16 13:27 |
Drophead Coupé can be more of a Coupé style with a rollback roof and solid side windows (and maybe posher) than a convertible which may be fully open, perhaps with sidescreens. But it's a fluid distinction, and in some cases DHC name may just be used for effect. I didn't expect to be convinced by Wolseley suggestion, and I'm not there yet. But it looks more interesting the more I start looking. Most Series III from 14/60 upwards to 25 Super Six seem to have had tourer/DHC versions of various types. The front and bonnet look possible, with a kinked Wolsey-ish bumper. Not sure it's big enough for a 25 DHC - http://media.digitalpostercollection.com/2015/09/1939-Wolseley-Drop-Head-Coupe-3.jpg , https://www.flickr.com/photos/velo_denz/9623024647 - which had headlights the size of searchlights. Also a selection at http://www.wolseley25dhc.co.uk/wolseley%2025%20dhc%20gallery.html Smaller Wolseley DHC pics less easy to find - I googled "Wolseley Drophead Coupe" to see what happened and got this 1937 14/56 http://www.classiccarcatalogue.com/W/wolseley%201937%2014-56_convertible_1937.jpg and a 1939 Ten - http://www.automobilrevue.cz/obrazek/5548bb46a81af/13-wolseley-10.jpg (maybe too small??). However the window lines on Wolseleys seem to consistently droop at the rear, not straight (which I think of as a more German/European motif), and they usually have three exposed door hinges. Plus Wolseley side trim below windows is more swirly and not a single solid line. But I guess there could have been several different official DHC styles available from different coachbuilders, so still foggy out there. |
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◊ 2016-10-01 13:43 |
now i am leaning towards british Daimler by that rounded and fluted grille |
