The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 Damascus hearse by Sayers & Scovill represents one of the most elegantly crafted automobiles of the pre-World War II era. Of the seven Damascus hearses originally produced on the LaSalle platform, only four are believed to exist today, according to available documentation. The vehicle reportedly remained in continuous funeral service… Read More Going in style: 1938 LaSalle S&S Damascus Hearse
The 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Coupe with custom coachwork by Baur offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of two distinct eras. Originally delivered as a sedan in late 1938, this vehicle began its life in Dortmund, Germany, equipped with a six-cylinder chassis and embodying pre-war engineering excellence. However, its story takes an intriguing turn in… Read More Never seen before: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Coupe by Baur
The Chenard & Walcker 1938 model has been built on a Tank Y8 chassis, this vehicle carries the heritage of a company known for its pioneering designs and racing achievements, including the first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923. Chenard & Walcker, once the fourth largest car maker in France, faced… Read More Unicorn: 1938 Chenard & Walcker Y8
As soon as we saw this ad we stopped looking elsewhere, it was enough for us to see the profile of this wonderful coupé. It is a 6C 2500 SS built in 1938, i.e. the decade before the Second World War in which Alfa Romeo, especially in collaboration with the nearby Touring body shop, churned… Read More Unmolested beauty: 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport by Touring
How many buses like this have you seen so far? Few, we believe, indeed, perhaps this is the first: for us it is certainly so. In fact, even if they try to do some research on the net it is really difficult to find a photo – let’s say current, but also from 70 or… Read More Motionless: 1938 Ford Superior School Bus
We have written several times, but we will never tire of thinking or reiterating it, that if there is a story that deserves to be told, that concerns the countless creations based on Fiat 1100 chassis. And we are not only talking about the 1100-103 frames but also those of the previous series, that is… Read More Former sedan: 1938 Fiat 508C Berlinetta by Geburth
This Alfa Romeo recreation is based on a 1950 6C 2500 engine and chassis, plus other period components. In our opinion this car should be a tribute to her famous relative, the 1938 8C 2900 Mille Miglia by Touring coachworks, although the front grille looks like the one installed on the 2300 Pescara. The seller… Read More Silver screens: 1950 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 recreation
Update, May 12, 2019 Tomorrow the same car will be auctioned here with an estimate of €245,000 – 260,000 (today $275,000 – 292,000). April 23, 2013 This late ’40’s barchetta is based on engine and suspensions of a Fiat 500B. However, back then it has been aluminium bodied by Cooperativa Autocarrozzieri Modena coachworks, giving it… Read More Sad face: 1938 Fiat Pini Barchetta “Siluro” by Autodromo
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