Wagon in front of the 59 Ford looks like a 67 Mercury Colony Park or a 68 Country Squire
I think it's a '65 Colony Park. Does anyone see anything that can be identified as newer than '65? I'm thinking that is about the time the picture was taken. Also, can anyone get a bead on the two partial ones closest to the camera?
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
You know, Fin, I think you may have it. I originally didn't think so because these cars usually have the model (e.g. 'Corsa') on the front fenders near the top. However after looking at a few pictures, that is not universal. For instance, the Monza has a badge further down the fender where it wouldn't show in this picture. Good eyes, my friend.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
OK, I had to look this one up because I swore I saw them in the military years back; and I did. It's a late 60's or early 70's Kaiser Jeep 700 series truck. Kaiser actually owned Jeep back when these first came out. Kaiser eventually sold it to AMC, who then subsequently folded into the Chrysler/AMC merger. Interesting vehicle.
I'd never seen one before but after trawling the net for a while, I am impressed. No offence to the good old USA, but I didn't think any 1950's industrialist had that good a taste!
It's a '51 or '52 Chevrolet Fleetline which Steve McQueen drove in his last movie. I don't recall the exact year or the name of that (long forgotten) flick but I did read that McQ bought the Chevy for himself when the movie was done.
"The Great Escape and Bullitt movie star drove the yellow '51 Chevy in the final movie of his career, The Hunter, the story of professional bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson. McQueen grew attached to the convertible and added it to his personal collection."
"The Superman-inspired 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid, the latest in the lineup of Kia superhero vehicles, will debut at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Kia is teasing the superhero Kia Optima Hybrid courtesy of a single image that shows the car decked out in blue exterior paint with the Superman logo emblazoned on the hood. The Superman Kia Optima Hybrid is the latest vehicle in a partnership with DC Entertainment that intends to raise awareness for the “We Can Be Heroes” famine relief campaign."
Good eye, Stickguy. It is a South American (I think. Argentina?) iteration of the Rambler American sold for quite a while after AM folded in the US. I can't remember the name it was sold under.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
When I was about ten or eleven, the Ford V8 that Bonnie and Clyde were killed in was on display in a trailer not unlike that shown in the above photo and the Jayne Mansfield Electra, in the parking lot of a mall about fifteen miles from where we lived. Having seen the movie "Bonnie and Clyde" a year or so earlier (I wanted to see it and amazingly was allowed to!), I pestered the folks to see the car and I did. It was behind a grated area inside the trailer but you could get pretty darn close to it and it was indeed bullet-riddled.
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Mention of the Bonnie and Clyde car reminded me of the story of the problems that the owner, Mrs. Warren had in recovering her stolen car. The local Sherrif claimed that she would have to pay $35,000 to recover the car after the shootout. She woin the car back after the sherrif was threatened with jail.
As a kid, I loved the song "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde", sung by Georgie Fame. I had always assumed that it was used in the 1967 movie, but apparently it was not.
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tentcamouflage option.Fixed. :shades:
BIGGER, More cars!
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Beetle Squareback. Will leave the rest for others.
I think it's a '65 Colony Park. Does anyone see anything that can be identified as newer than '65? I'm thinking that is about the time the picture was taken. Also, can anyone get a bead on the two partial ones closest to the camera?
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
Sedan closest to the camera might be a Dodge Polara/440 or something, convertible a 65 Corvair?
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You know, Fin, I think you may have it. I originally didn't think so because these cars usually have the model (e.g. 'Corsa') on the front fenders near the top. However after looking at a few pictures, that is not universal. For instance, the Monza has a badge further down the fender where it wouldn't show in this picture. Good eyes, my friend.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Best just stick around here. :shades:
Next week I'll just try to grab the pic; seems like that worked last week.
(It's a 67 Camaro)
Helps that my first car was a '67 Camaro. Though that was a long, long time ago.
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That is a '63 Tempest.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
wait, you mean those wheels weren't stock? Wow.
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I'd never seen one before but after trawling the net for a while, I am impressed. No offence to the good old USA, but I didn't think any 1950's industrialist had that good a taste!
Cheers
Graham
but I did read that McQ bought the Chevy for himself when the movie was done.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
"The Great Escape and Bullitt movie star drove the yellow '51 Chevy in the final movie of his career, The Hunter, the story of professional bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson. McQueen grew attached to the convertible and added it to his personal collection."
Steve McQueen's 1951 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe Convertible Hits Auction Block
Any takers on the Superman car?
Yeah, the Fleetline was the fast back 2 and 4-door sedans. The Styleline was the bustle back design and the only one with a convertible.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
"The Superman-inspired 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid, the latest in the lineup of Kia superhero vehicles, will debut at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Kia is teasing the superhero Kia Optima Hybrid courtesy of a single image that shows the car decked out in blue exterior paint with the Superman logo emblazoned on the hood. The Superman Kia Optima Hybrid is the latest vehicle in a partnership with DC Entertainment that intends to raise awareness for the “We Can Be Heroes” famine relief campaign."
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
IKA (Industrias Kaiser de Argentina) was originally a subsidiary of Kaiser that made Kaiser sedans and Jeeps and was then taken over by Renault.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
One of those cases where daughter is prettier than mother. Definitely a good looker!
Cheers
Graham
Mention of the Bonnie and Clyde car reminded me of the story of the problems that the owner, Mrs. Warren had in recovering her stolen car. The local Sherrif claimed that she would have to pay $35,000 to recover the car after the shootout. She woin the car back after the sherrif was threatened with jail.
http://texashideout.tripod.com/warrencar.html
As a kid, I loved the song "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde", sung by Georgie Fame. I had always assumed that it was used in the 1967 movie, but apparently it was not.
Cheers
Graham
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Soul = Green Lantern
Optima Hybrid = Superman
Optima = Batman
Rio = Aquaman
Forte Koup = Flash
Forte Sedan = Cyborg
Odie
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Add this winter driver testing in Quebec to the queue: