Some cars ( if you like cars see this) Louwman collection

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Some cars ( if you like cars see this) Louwman collection

Postby Souichiro » Sun Aug 15, 2010 4:42 pm

Well today I visited the recently opened Louwman car museum....and by jove was I impressed! A fantastic assortment of cars and memorabilia..... a beautiful building and displayed with superb views... this will be the first set..more to follow.


Duesenberg SJ LAGRANDE DUAL-COWL PH
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Re: Some cars ( if you like cars see this) Louwman collection

Postby Steve M » Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:32 pm

Very nice! One of my old friends had a red 66 427 ci. vette. He let me drive it. I let off the pedal at 130 MPH because the car felt like it was floating. Redline on the tack in 3rd gear was between 120 and 130 MPH on his vette. I never got to 4rth gear.. to chicken.. I suppose.

PS: The Laker pipes were a bit of a curse at low speeds or at stop signs. The rich exhaust fumes would sometimes curl up to the drivers eyes and make them water profusely.  8-)      
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Postby JoBee » Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:24 pm

[quote]The rich exhaust fumes would sometimes curl up to the drivers eyes and make them water profusely.
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Postby ApplePie » Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:07 pm

What a gorgeous Duesy. 8-)
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Postby machineman9 » Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:10 pm

I'm usually not a fan of old cars, but the Duesenberg is an incredibly nice looking car  :o
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Postby BigTruck » Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:40 am

That Deusenburg made me ruin a pair of pants...WOW, hold on to that pic!
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Re: Some cars ( if you like cars see this) Louwman collection

Postby Souichiro » Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:34 am

Thanks guys. Glad you like them! The Land Cruiser cabin was actually built by Curtiss aircraft. This is the only one of it's kind. The Duesenberg was one of two there. The cabin alone on this one was over 20 time more expensive than a complete model A ford...It truly was a stunner!
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Postby B-Valvs » Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:28 pm

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o My jaw went through the floor and into the basement when I saw that picture of the Duesenberg. Absolutely stunning car. I officially want one.
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