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Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« on: May 24, 2011, 10:59:12 AM »
For 1 point what is this car and from when does it date?
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 06:36:14 AM »
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2011, 12:21:40 AM »
Looks a bit Kaiser Carabella-esque, could it be a design study for a 60s IKA Carabella convertible?

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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 05:16:35 AM »
Looks a bit Kaiser Carabella-esque, could it be a design study for a 60s IKA Carabella convertible?

It's not an IKA, no.
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 09:57:16 PM »
Could it be a true US Kaiser concept drawing?

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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2011, 03:45:16 AM »
Could it be a true US Kaiser concept drawing?

No, it's not a drawing but a real car.
It's nothing to do with Kaiser per se, but that might be what the engine is.
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2011, 12:29:24 AM »
Would this be the "next" Darrin? The front fenders appear to be deep enough at the cowl to accomodate the forward sliding doors.

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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2011, 04:52:25 AM »
Would this be the "next" Darrin? The front fenders appear to be deep enough at the cowl to accomodate the forward sliding doors.

I'm afraid not, no.
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2011, 04:32:01 AM »
This one won't last the day out in the Pro's section..
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2011, 04:43:45 AM »
Chicagoan? from early 50's.

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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2011, 05:14:56 AM »
Beat me to it! From the Chicago Auto Show - 1954

The "Chicagoan," a fiberglass-bodied sports car on a 100-inch wheelbase, is seen in the right-hand portion of the exhibit space for Triplex Industries, a company that designed and fabricated custom-built models. At the left is a front view of the frame of the Chicagoan, which was advertised as a safety frame. At far left is a small display with information on "Polyester--The Miracle Plastic," used for the body of the Chicagoan.

Love the emblem. It looks familiar...  ;)
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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2011, 05:19:52 AM »
Chicagoan? from early 50's.

That's the one!
Bad luck Otto but thanks for all the extra info - saves me posting it!

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Re: NEH 1129
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2011, 05:20:02 AM »
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Re: Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2011, 05:24:22 AM »
Except Arunas didn't give the year, as requested ;)
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Re: Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2011, 05:26:34 AM »
Except Arunas didn't give the year, as requested ;)

True, he didn't, but I couldn't ask him for it since you'd already posted your bit!
Should I give you a point also then?
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Re: Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2011, 05:40:38 AM »
Except Arunas didn't give the year, as requested ;)

True, he didn't, but I couldn't ask him for it since you'd already posted your bit!
Should I give you a point also then?

No sir.
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Re: Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2011, 11:45:17 AM »
And here's another picture from the Chicago Auto Show with a rather leggier young lady this time:
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Re: Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2014, 09:33:36 AM »
Another picture:

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Re: Solved - NEH 1129: Chicagoan Sports Car - 1954
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2015, 04:07:09 AM »
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