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#A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hemi V8)
« on: February 11, 2011, 10:26:56 AM »
A complete answer on what this is will earn you one point.
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2011, 06:15:16 AM »
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2011, 09:22:09 AM »
I see an early 50's Caddy in there.  Perhaps an election campaigning car?

Tea Party?
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2011, 10:42:03 AM »
Originally a 1937 Buick Century built by Bohman & Schwartz Company. It was however rebuilt in 1954 using a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport chassis and a Chrysler hemi V8. In the picture is the latter one.
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2011, 11:01:52 AM »
Quote from: Raul1983 on February 17, 2011, 10:42:03 AM
Originally a 1937 Buick Century built by Bohman & Schwartz Company. It was however rebuilt in 1954 using a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport chassis and a Chrysler hemi V8. In the picture is the latter one.

That is the car indeed, can you complete the story?

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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2011, 11:16:19 AM »
Originally built for a movie 'Topper' (1937). Later used by Gilmore Oil Company and then Mobiloil for promotional purposes. It was known as the 'Gilmore Special'. Later Mobil Oil bought Gilmore company and the car was renamed as 'Mobilgas Special'. In 1954 it was 'updated' so Mobil could continue to use it in promotions. The car toured in parades, automobile races and such. As far as I know the car still exists.
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2011, 11:25:52 AM »
Yes, answer complete and one point for you.
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hem
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2011, 11:30:55 AM »
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hem
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2012, 05:04:17 AM »
Another view
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hem
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2012, 04:54:51 PM »
Much of this car's story can be found here, with pictures...
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=17212.0
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hem
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2012, 04:31:44 AM »
Period pic and text
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Re: #A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hem
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2016, 07:13:50 AM »
Period pic of the Mobilgas Special
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