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Title: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 16, 2009, 06:52:45 AM
(http://www.autopuzzles.com/Puzzle1311.jpg)

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Title: Re: Puzzle #1311
Post by: João on May 26, 2009, 01:44:06 AM
It´s the 1946 Darrin Motor Car prototype
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 26, 2009, 03:39:30 AM
Yep - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car.

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Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: Arunas on August 20, 2009, 11:10:21 AM
Is it the same car that in some sources is mentioned under 1946 Darrin Lehmann name?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: Ray B. on August 20, 2009, 12:11:29 PM
I don't know, but here is more information for the information addict that you are.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: Arunas on February 27, 2010, 06:42:55 AM
Quote from: Arunas on August 20, 2009, 11:10:21 AM
Is it the same car that in some sources is mentioned under 1946 Darrin Lehmann name?

In one very good book the following sentence can be found:

Quote
He had built an experimental fiberglass-bodied convertible for the Lehmann Brothers in 1946, but it had not gone into production due to parts supply problems.

While the caption calls this car Darrin Lehman

Does anyone know what are those Lehmann (or Lehman) Brothers and why they aren't mentioned in other sources?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: grobmotorix on October 25, 2011, 05:28:39 PM
Some more pics of this fine car:
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 26, 2011, 03:47:45 AM
Quote from: Arunas on February 27, 2010, 06:42:55 AM
Does anyone know what are those Lehmann (or Lehman) Brothers and why they aren't mentioned in other sources?

They are mentioned plenty of places, but not usually in connection with automobiles. "Lehman Brothers" was originally a dry-goods proprieter founded by Bavarian immigrant Henry Lehman in 1844. in 1855, when cotton was king, Henry and his brothers began to accept cotton (and other commodities) as payment for the goods they sold. A second line of business, focused on cotton trading, was begun at that time. When Henry passed away, the remaining Lehman brothers reshaped the company to a commodities trading and brokerage firm.

The firm weathered the depression by being shrewd investors in carefully selected start-up companies. We call these kinds of investment firms "investment capitalists" today. (Except, of course, as businesses in the US wait for the Obama socialists to drop the other shoe, venture capital investments have largely dried up in the last few of years).

Lehman Brothers was owned by American Express for 10 years in the 1980's and 1990's. AMEX divested themselves of their investment service lines in 1993-4.

After a period of financial shenanigans, and a deep dependency on the sub-prime mortgage business, Lehman filed for bankruptcy in 2008. This remains the single largest bankruptcy in the history of the US.  

Lehman Brothers' connection with this car is a mystery to me.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: grobmotorix on October 26, 2011, 03:58:51 AM
Can´t be the same guys in my eyes. But thank you for the other interesting story...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1311 - Howard A Dutch Darrin's "Streamline" car
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 26, 2011, 04:13:12 AM
Quote from: grobmotorix on October 25, 2011, 05:28:39 PM
Some more pics of this fine car:

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