Solved -PJ675- John D'Angelo's Bullet

Paul Jaray · August 01, 2015, 07:34:56 AM

Here's a car I found online.
I know zero about.
1 point if you can solve the mistery.
(Don't ask, I can't answer

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pnegyesi · August 01, 2015, 02:43:24 PM

do you know where the photo was taken?

Paul Jaray · August 01, 2015, 02:51:24 PM

Unfortunately there is not a single line with these pics...
here's a back view:

Carnut · August 02, 2015, 06:45:10 PM

It looks like something Alex Tremulis might have drawn and somebody decided to make..

oko94 · August 03, 2015, 09:12:14 AM

Looks a bit like Bob Hope's 1950 Mercury Special (aka Templeton Saturn), maybe Lloyd Templeton was involved in this one ?

Carnut · August 03, 2015, 11:46:18 AM

Yes, I'd compared the two and thought the same; might be a connection.

Paul Jaray · August 04, 2015, 04:33:11 AM

Quote from: oko94 on August 03, 2015, 09:12:14 AM
Looks a bit like Bob Hope's 1950 Mercury Special (aka Templeton Saturn), maybe Lloyd Templeton was involved in this one ?

Unfortunately I have not any answer, just these 2 pics.

oko94 · August 04, 2015, 08:50:55 AM

I know, I was just sharing a thought.

Tuckeroo · August 05, 2015, 01:29:34 PM

All I know is it was for sale on ebay and based on a 1982 Lincoln MK VI (Fox Body, though seller had it listed incorrectly as MK IV)

nicanary · August 05, 2015, 06:39:32 PM

Well found. But how do we find out any more? This guy must have spent a shedload of money to build this - he used brand new parts.

pnegyesi · August 07, 2015, 12:40:47 AM

For what its worth I wrote an email to the guy who sold it on ebay. We'll see whether he replies

Tuckeroo · August 07, 2015, 01:16:09 PM

Yes I'm afraid my previous post was the beginning and end of my knowledge about it.

Otto Puzzell · August 08, 2015, 04:52:47 AM

It looks happy!

pnegyesi · August 13, 2015, 01:33:04 AM

"The car that you mentioned was a custom car built by a gentleman who passed away. We helped his widow market the car so she could get it sold. Somewhere we have a file on it but it is not handy at the moment. If I come across it I will send you some information on it."

Paul Jaray · October 17, 2015, 05:52:41 AM

Paul Jaray · January 09, 2016, 07:21:43 AM

In the meantime....black hole!

sixtee5cuda · January 09, 2016, 04:29:58 PM

FWIW:

Built in the style of Ghia

"He purchased a brand new 1982 Lincoln chassis with new parts and a new Lincoln 460 cubic inch engine for his construction."

Oguerrerob · August 09, 2023, 06:22:58 AM

"John D'Angelo's Bullet"
According to the sign, the original builder started on this car right after World War II. Every body panel and trim piece is handmade. The doors slide out and down. A later owner put the body on "a modern Lincoln Continental chassis." Shows at 3rd Annual Rodder's Journal Revival, Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD, September 27, 2014.

Paul Jaray · September 17, 2023, 09:23:15 AM

It only took 8 years!

I'm glad we finally found the story of this amazing car. 2 well deserved points to you, Oguerrerob!

Oguerrerob · September 17, 2023, 09:34:26 AM

Thank you!!

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Solved -PJ675- John D'Angelo's Bullet