 | | |||||
| ||||||
 | ||||||||
| Concepts & Designs All concepts and designs not covered on any of the manufacturer's forums. Other designs, objet d'art and influential concepts and trends. |
| Notices |
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
(#41 (permalink))
  |
| Trendsetter   Posts: 7,590 Join Date: Sep 2005 Thanks: 3,282
Thanked 1,623 Times in 966 Posts
 | Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
09-07-2007, 08:31 AM
I forgot about this thread, I find some of these old cars to be quite inspirational in terms of their design. This is one of my favourite old cars ever. It is like a cubist sculpture. It is almost crazy-looking -- I love it! Needless to say, it is worth a few million dollars. 1931 VOISIN C20 (V-12) DEMI-BERLINE           I've posted this one before, but it is so spectacular, I think it is worth doing again  Check out the circular doors and the way the windows open -- Art and engineering in perfect harmony.  1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom I (built by Jonckheere)             |
| |         |
| Sponsored Links |
|
(#42 (permalink))
|
| Devotee Moderator Emeritus  Posts: 3,017 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Thanks: 561
Thanked 736 Times in 384 Posts
  | Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
09-08-2007, 10:42 AM
Thanks for bringing it up again (Phantom), Rob. Just look at those seats, door, interior, details on the body. It is a real pearl, I think no car today matches it by any means. |
| | |
| The Following User Says Thank You to dOmInIX For This Useful Post: | SDNR (02-12-2008) |
|
(#43 (permalink))
|
| Devotee Moderator Emeritus Posts: 3,017 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Thanks: 561
Thanked 736 Times in 384 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
12-24-2007, 12:00 PM
Bugatti Type 57 C Vanvooren Cabriolet  The Shah's Type 57 C Vanvooren Cabriolet Featured is a unique Vanvooren bodied Type 57 C. It was ordered by the French government as a special wedding gift for the later Shah of Persia, Prince Reza Pahlavia. It represents the finest France had to offer for one of the greatest car enthusiasts of the day. Vanvooren designed a very elegant body, inspired by Figoni et Falaschi's finest work. One of the body's most ingenious features is the front windshield which can be lowered into the cowl and moved under the dashboard. Twenty years after it was constructed, the Bugatti left the Shah's collection for a sum of just $275 US. After its arrival in North America it suffered from a careless owner and was fitted with a V8 engine. A careful restoration by Rod Jolley of Lymington, Great Britain with the help of Louis Giron, a former Bugatti employee, returned the car to its original shape. Currently owned by the Petersen Museum, this unique royal vehicle is seen here at the 2004 Meadowbrook Hall Concours d'Elegance.   |
| | |
| The Following User Says Thank You to dOmInIX For This Useful Post: | SDNR (12-25-2007) |
|
(#44 (permalink))
|
| Advocate  Posts: 771 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut/New York I drive: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
5-door, Newport Blue Pearl Thanks: 249
Thanked 142 Times in 62 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
02-10-2008, 12:02 AM
What, no DB-5? No classic split window Corvette? |
| | |
|
(#46 (permalink))
|
| Fanatic  Posts: 1,235 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia I drive: BMW 530i Thanks: 620
Thanked 719 Times in 300 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
02-12-2008, 06:57 AM
 One of my favourite "old" cars!!! Looks great to me!! |
| | |
| The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to CorpusCallosum For This Useful Post: |
|
(#47 (permalink))
|
| Advocate Posts: 771 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut/New York I drive: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
5-door, Newport Blue Pearl Thanks: 249
Thanked 142 Times in 62 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
02-12-2008, 04:57 PM
 The Aston Martin DB-5 And one of my personal favorite cars of all time, of course, with the wire knock-off rims that make it look so much better, and then more angles without. I wish I coulda found a picture of the car with side pipes and wire wheels:         |
| | |
|
(#48 (permalink))
|
| Devotee  Posts: 2,999 Join Date: Sep 2005 Thanks: 899
Thanked 1,072 Times in 565 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
02-12-2008, 07:19 PM
Quote:
| |
| | |
| The Following User Says Thank You to shonguiz For This Useful Post: | SDNR (02-12-2008) |
|
(#49 (permalink))
|
| Fanatic Posts: 1,235 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia I drive: BMW 530i Thanks: 620
Thanked 719 Times in 300 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
02-12-2008, 07:36 PM
Don't forget the BMW CS Concept. One of the most beautiful modern cars in existence!!!   |
| | |
| The Following User Says Thank You to CorpusCallosum For This Useful Post: | SDNR (02-12-2008) |
|
(#50 (permalink))
|
| Global Moderator   Posts: 11,169 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Thanks: 7,396
Thanked 4,773 Times in 2,688 Posts
| Re: Autos that could be sculptures in a museum -
04-06-2008, 06:41 PM
Reviving a thread from the dead... Here are a some modern-era vehicles which I believe fit this particular category: BMW Z8:  Honda NSX:  Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo:  Porsche 993 Turbo  |
| | |
| The Following User Says Thank You to Bruce For This Useful Post: | SDNR (04-08-2008) |
|
| Bookmarks |
« Previous Thread
|
Next Thread »
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Detailed Look At The New Mercedes-Benz Museum | Alx | The Mercedes-Benz Lounge | 33 | 09-29-2006 07:57 AM |