Hemmings Daily: The Italian Influence on American cars, part 3: sweepspear, Coke bottle, and split grilles

It Is All A Matter Of Proportions II : The Flint Touch, Jaray's Touch, And Those Ever-So-(S)light Touches In Italy there were also those brave enough to work out masterworks without much external consulting help, using their internal masterful resources, talented craftsmen and technicians, founders' wisdom and just a through look at the most recent tendencies and a wise rework of them. The Carrozzeria Touring was one of them, but what set it apart is also an extraordinary intuition for forging bodies and

View in Browser | Subscribe Sunday, March 5, 2017 The Italian Influence on American cars, part 3: Sweepspear, Coke bottle and split grilles Posted by Hemmings contributor - It Is All A Matter Of Proportions II : The Flint Touch, Jaray's Touch, And Those Ever-So-(S)light Touches In Italy there were also those brave enough to work out masterworks without much external consulting help, using their internal masterful resources, talented craftsmen and technicians, founders' wisdom and just a through look at the most recent tendencies and a wise rework of them. The Carrozzeria Touring was one of them, but what set it apart is also an extraordinary intuition for forging bodies and ... Read More Hemmings Find of the Day - 1975 Datsun 280Z Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1975 Datsun 280Z for sale. From the seller's description: This is it! A true survivor! Under 50,000 original miles. Everything is original, and most components still work: antannae, a/c, guages (except oil pressure gauge) This car has upgraded aluminum "cyclone" wheels and an aftermarket radio/tape player. Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac tapes convey with car. Original Silver paint shows 40 years of age, but no rust, and with a few dimple dents and scratches. I purchased this car from the estate of the original owner,...Read More Four-Links - Fury Road cars, North Korean Volvos, Gold and Glory, Syd Mead Posted by Daniel Strohl - John Platt is an Australian photographer who specializes in stills for film productions and had the good fortune to work on "Mad Max: Fury Road," so his photos of the movie's automotive cast are pretty spectacular and capture plenty of details that tell so much more of the story. * Apparently, North Korea reneged on its payment for 1,000 Volvo sedans more than 40 years ago following a drug-smuggling scandal that, and the Swedes haven't forgotten, sending bills twice a year for the full amount, which - includi...Read More Hemmings Find of the Day - 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham Posted by Daniel Strohl - All original 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: I am the second owner of this all original AMC Ambassador Brougham. Everything works on it, including the AC with a new temperature control valve and fan. The car has new brakes, FIVE new whitewall tires, new timing chain, new water pump, new battery, all new belts, hoses, and gaskets including valve cover gaskets. ALL fluids and filters replaced. Rebuilt carburetor, cleaned and sealed gas tank, new shocks. The front ...Read More LAST WEEK'S MOST READ Saoutchik-bodied sharknose Graham went from auto show turntable to World War II service Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos by Darin Schnabel, courtesy RM Sotheby's. Some exotic coachbuilt cars have all the provenance of Aunt Myrtle's antique hutch - that is, treasured and cared for, but not all that thrilling a tale. The Saoutchik-bodied 1938 Graham headed to auction next month, on the other hand, might as well have served as Indiana Jones's personal car, given the number of adventures it's tallied. To begin with, no run-of-the-mill count or other historical-footnote nobility ordered the car. Rather, famed Parisian coachbui...Read More LAST WEEK'S BEST DISCUSSION To celebrate 75th anniversary of Alaska Highway, group of Jeep owners plans to drive its entire length Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo by Chris Shervey. With the entirety of the Alaska Highway now paved, it may no longer prove necessary to traverse it in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, but a group of Jeep owners plans to do just that anyway later this year to celebrate the highway's 75th anniversary. First proposed around 1930 as a means of spurring economic development in the territory of Alaska, the concept of a highway connecting the continental United States with Alaska got sidelined over the next decade or so, due largely to the Depres...Read More Seller Listings Learn More 1968 Ford Mustang $9,950 1978 Cadillac Seville $25,000 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL $19,900 1990 Chevrolet Corvette $27,500 1984 Porsche 911 $58,500 1971 Chevrolet $16,900 THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 3/5/1929: Fire destroys the Los Angeles Auto Show. 3/5/1934: Tatra introduces the T77 at the 1934 Berlin Motor Show. 3/5/1952: Willys introduces the Aero-Ace 3/5/1971: Rolls-Royce receives a $144 million loan from British Government UPCOMING EVENTS All Chevy Car & Truck Show March 12, 2017 - Inverness, FL All GM Swap Meet March 12, 2017 - Columbus, OH Chicagoland Petroleum & Advertising Show March 12, 2017 - Peotone, IL No Limits Track Day March 12, 2017 - Wilkesboro, NC 8th Annual South East Rods and Customs Hospice Benefit Open Car Show March 12, 2017 - North Palm Beach, FL Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet March 17, 2017 - Chickasha, OK See All Events FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS Sponsored By: 1977 Lincoln $65,000 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit $34,995 1937 Cord Royale $28,495 1929 Mercedes-Benz $13,900 1980 Phillips Berlina $23,500 1981 Lafer $4,900 1988 Stutz Bearcat $144,000 1976 Excalibur Series 3 $56,900 1932 Ford Model A $15,900 1932 Duesenberg $27,500 1934 Ford $72,000 1985 Mercury $19,983 1979 Clenet Series II $49,500 MOLD of 1963 CORVETTE BODY $11,000 View All Classifieds FEATURED IN THE BLOG Sponsored By: If youre into vintage cars, perhaps your grandparents deserve some credit Different By Design: Saab 50 Years "1947-97" brochure See All Featured Blog Posts FOLLOW US: View Newsletter Archives Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. 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