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@T-41 6 сағат бұрын
Very nice , a treat to see. As time goes on there are fewer and fewer pre-war cars exhibited as the number of people interested in them continues to decline. Walter Cronkite would say “And that’s the way it is.”
@coolrides 2 сағат бұрын
That's what I notice at car shows....the audience is getting older and older! I'm glad when youngsters accompany their parents and grandparents....otherwise they'd be uninformed about those strange cars! Thanks! :) Jack
@garymckee63 8 сағат бұрын
You don't see many of those in original condition.
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
Hey, Gary! So true...the years during the war were tough on cars and interest in pre-WW2 cars is declining. Thanks! :) Jack
@rx6180 8 сағат бұрын
I bought a Franklin Mint 1/24 scale 500K Roadster when it was released in 1986 and that is very similar but not the same. That has a representation of a folded soft top behind the front seats, and no raised 'spine' ahead of the spare wheel, though it does have a central chrome strip. Also has tail lights on stalks. It does have a rumble seat. Your description on that subject baffled me at first because I thought those twin chrome bands on the leading edge of the 'trunk' were external hinges, meaning the lid opened from the rear, but on pausing the video I think they look like twin lifting handles.
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
Hey, Mick! It's nice to have a keepsake for a car like this. I only have one Franklin Mint piece, and that involves a car hop waiting on a Tbird. A bank of sorts. Thanks! :) Jack
@rx6180 8 сағат бұрын
Very entertaining publicity gimmick but no, I won't be buying one of those for my home! I'm sure if the mad scientists with the dreadful AI succeed in building artificially intelligent slaves to do all our dirty work, I won't be able to afford one before they rebel and destroy mankind. Remember - it all started with vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers...
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
Hey, Mick! Just remember HAL 9000, kzbin.info/www/bejne/a53WdquIq6-Hd6s Thanks! :) Jack
@rx6180 9 сағат бұрын
That is one heck of an imposing car! And so very, very green. But a nice shade on the outside. I'm guessing that patterned insert in the doors and dash is some kind of Formica. The rear scoops - well, necessary for the air conditioning but they sort of break up the flowing lines of the car a bit. Makes it look a bit like something from the Jetsons.
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
Hey, Mick! I'd say that dashboard material was some form of plastic...actually at the time plastic was becoming very popular and seen as a premium thing! The rear A/C scoops do break up the lines of the car a bit, but I believe most owners didn't mind one bit because those scoops denoted that this is an A/C car...and that costly extra was an immediate status symbol! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 9 сағат бұрын
Truly a classic.
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
Indeed....last year for this body style! Ford knew what it was doing when it enlarged the TBird to a four passenger model! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 9 сағат бұрын
Formal in a very cute way. Ford should have offered Red Model Ts to the general public ... looks so much better than black. And what a lucky little canine person :)
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
You can tell that canine enjoys his exalted position! Too bad you had to be a fire chief to get a red Model T! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 9 сағат бұрын
Neat little car. Very roomy, too.
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
You'd be proud to arrive in this car back in the day....looks well built and roomy! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 9 сағат бұрын
It sure is beautiful! Cars were so very roomy in those days.
@coolrides 3 сағат бұрын
Exactly...you really felt enveloped by the car, it seemed so roomy, and the car felt solid and well made! Thanks! :) Jack
@michaelk487 11 сағат бұрын
cool❤❤
@coolrides 11 сағат бұрын
Hey, Michael! This Chevy kept its promise of long life and dependable transportation! Thanks! :) Jack
@JesseAndMike 19 сағат бұрын
Happy birthday! Hope you had a great one!
@coolrides 11 сағат бұрын
Hey, guys! Thanks for the birthday wishes! I had a great one! :) Jack
@garymckee63 Күн бұрын
I hope you have many more birthdays 🎂 Jack. Nice vehicle 👌
@coolrides 11 сағат бұрын
Hey, Gary! Thanks very much! As the Pennsylvania Dutch say...."we'll see what makes!" :D Thanks! :D Jack
@55points Күн бұрын
Birthday wishes to you Jack. And a wonderful Airflow to celebrate!
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Hey, Roger! Thanks so much...and I don't know a better car to join the celebration! :) Jack
@karynfelix-the-Cat Күн бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACK!! You are a young 85! Going to car shows keeps you young and energetic! This is sure a beautiful car! I love the 2-tone colors. I can't imagine driving a car off a cliff to prove how strong the car is! I have felt like pushing one or 2 of the cars I've owned off a cliff.. Usually for mechanical reasons! LOL! Thanks for sharing! Hope that your birthday day is great! Karyn and Dale :D :D
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Hey, Karyn and Dale! Thanks for the birthday wishes! The "Airflow" really was a head-turning car...it was almost too much for its time! I think you're right that the old car hobby has helped me in many ways! Thanks again! :) Jack
@dsteele27 Күн бұрын
It looks great; that bright red sure doesn't hurt in that regard. Nicely updated from '59.
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Definitely more refined, and the bright red gives it a very sporty character for a big car! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 Күн бұрын
Quite luxurious. A beautiful car from Toldeo! One of my uncles worked at Willy's but not by this time, i strongly suspect, given that he was born in 1914.
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Willys could be proud of this car...very upscale! Emblematic of the cars that were built in so many cities of the northeast and midwest! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 Күн бұрын
A more modern alternative to the Model T, and pretty, too!
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Indeed...lots of wood on this truck! I believe it's the only one of these that I have seen! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 Күн бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous Those colors look great on it, too.
@coolrides Күн бұрын
It's a standout...not only on its futuristic design mixed with Art-Deco touches but also its two tone exterior paint style. Thanks! :) Jack
@T-41 Күн бұрын
I have always admired these cars . It is a real treat to see this very nice example of the AirFlow. It brings back memories of the time several years ago when I got to see quite of few of them on display at the AirFlow Owners Club show and judging event- national annual convention that was being held in this area.
@coolrides Күн бұрын
It's always a treat to see a group of hard to find cars get together! Owners in such an arena demonstrate that they really know the fine points of their cars! I've been to several such events....Kaiser Frazer Henry J and the Argentinian Carabela held at an old building that used to be a Kaiser Frazer dealer! Thanks! :) Jack
@orbscorbs Күн бұрын
I think Airflows are beautiful. Thanks, Jack.
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Indeed they are! Unfortunately, because they didn't look like every other car, they didn't sell well and set Chrysler stylists to very much more conventional cars for years. Thanks! :) Jack
@OsbornTramain Күн бұрын
I dont believe the Kaiser had a safety pop out window design, i think you are confusing that with the Tucker.
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Hey, Osborn! Here we are: Safety features were built in so Kaiser called it "the world's first safety first car"[12][13] (even though the Tucker 48, a car known for unique features, including safety items, came out five years earlier). Among the standard features were a full padded dash and recessed instruments, an extra large and pop-out windshield, a low center of gravity, steering designed for better control as well as brakes with "more stopping power" and special lighting for better visibility at night.[14] From the Wikipedia Kaiser Dragon article. :) Jack
@michaelk487 Күн бұрын
cool❤❤
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Hey, Michael! Cool as only the Airflow could be! People at the time didn't know what they were passing up! Thanks! :) Jack
@JesseAndMike Күн бұрын
Nice! Those wheel covers are cool! 😁
@coolrides Күн бұрын
Hey, guys! One of one, for sure! What you'd expect for Bill Mitchell! Thanks! :) Jack
@michaelk487 2 күн бұрын
cool❤❤
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Hey, Michael! It's amazing to see Bill Mitchell's car...one of one! Thanks! :) Jack
@stickshiftdriver1832 2 күн бұрын
This design cost Chrysler millions of dollars in sales that model year. Very weird and unappealing to consumers eyes
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Yes, in a year when GM had brilliant new styling, this car looks to me to be an amalgam of style forms with no cohesive overall look. Kind of like....let's add this, and this....and leave that out! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 2 күн бұрын
Beautiful car. Nicely equipped, too. I really like the color.
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
That's the classic combination! And it's just as well received today as when it was brand new! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 2 күн бұрын
Neat vehicle. Perhaps one of the earliest station wagons with a rear facing seat.
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
That's a great point...definitely unusual! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 2 күн бұрын
What a nice car! I love that dash especially.
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
While others would eventually paint their steel dashes to resemble wood, this is the REAL thing, unusual in American cars in 1926! Amazing...and the only one in existence, reportedly! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 2 күн бұрын
Neat! From the front, though, i think the modifications make it look like a Buick. That interior is amazing.
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
That's a good observation! I would have expected to see a vertical bar grille up front! Thanks! :) Jack
@danielulz1640 2 күн бұрын
Oops, you kinda missed the best parts, the 64 Bonneville like lower trim and cut away fender skirts.
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Hey, Daniel! Yes, I could have done a better job in studying all the deviations from the typical Eldorado style. Thanks! :) Jack
@danielulz1640 2 күн бұрын
Better luck next time. Just stand on your head, we'll get great views of the lower body that way! 😅
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Hey, Daniel! I will alert the paramedics before attempting same! I'm sure they could stand a good laugh! :D Thanks! :D Jack
@gene978 2 күн бұрын
Wheel covers don’t do it for me. But to each their own.
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Hey, Gene! If their aim was to produce wheel covers like no others, they succeeded! A bit more restrained was likely in order, but heck, this was Bill Mitchell's car! Thanks! :) Jack
@dee6524 2 күн бұрын
THIS IS A GOOD ONE... FANTASTIC COLOR AND COMFORT✨✨✨
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Hey, Dee! It sure is....Cadillac at its height of style! Thanks! :) Jack
@JesseAndMike 2 күн бұрын
Awesome! We're probably going to need two of these! 😂
@coolrides 2 күн бұрын
Hey, guys! I thought so! :D You will be the talk of the town! :D Thanks! :D Jack
@dsteele27 3 күн бұрын
Beautiful car. It sure could use power steering and power brakes, though. My friend's 1960 Bonneville similarly lacked those basic amenities for a car with a big engine. He couldn't really afford a Bonneville at all, so he bought a stripped one. I bet similar is true of the original owner of this car.
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
Power steering and brakes are almost must haves in a car of this size and weight. My guess is that the factory made sure that they had a number of these unassisted cars distributed to dealers as part of a campaign to get budget minded buyers into the showroom! Made great ads for the dealers as a low priced bargain! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 3 күн бұрын
I'm pretty sure my friend bought his Bonneville off the lot.
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
That makes sense! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 3 күн бұрын
Beautiful! I wonder how that air cooled engine did under strain in hot weather. It's such a big car for an air cooled motor. Interesting that they built the engine for the Tucker!
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
I would imagine that it would have been problematic especially under extreme hot weather conditions. When checking out the connection with Tucker, I found this interesting narration by Preston's grandsons in all the development work of conversion from air cooled to water cooled: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp7VhpeelLmnnc0 Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 3 күн бұрын
@@coolrides That was very, very interesting. Thanks! Makes enormous sense that they converted it to water cooled, but it likely would have been better to start with a water cooled design right from the start.
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
You're welcome! I view Preston as essentially a salesman, and i think they are generally action oriented..."damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead"! This is speculation on my part, but i think he wanted to ride the gravy train of new car production right after WW2. An existing engine would give a head start, but this didn't turn out as planned in that the air cooling was problematic. Perhaps a Continental engine would have been a better bet but it still would have to be adapted to rear wheel drive. So many unconventional features, so little self imposed development time....I would have hated to be one of his engineers with time pressure! Some day I'll have to make it up to the AACA Museum in Hershey PA! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 3 күн бұрын
What an absolutely gorgeous car! And HUGE!
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
It's just the kind of car that you'd expect for such a notable celebrity! Image was and still is such an important feature! Thanks! :) Jack
@LITTLE1994 3 күн бұрын
Who would drive this, especially in an era where big cars were common?
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
It seems to me, that for this car to work, it would have to be in a city area where big cars and trucks were banned, or rural areas without much traffic. Thanks! :) Jack
@steveking4203 3 күн бұрын
Pretty light, wonder what lond of gas milage it would get?
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
Hey, Steve! Reportedly the top speed was 38 mph and 83 mpg (US). Thanks! :) Jack
@jessenone3708 4 күн бұрын
thanks, mine was a 2 dr sedan.green, with a lot les crome, no crome on the side. flat head 6, no radio, no heater, no turn signals. you could buy a new car like that back then. my dad did bbecause it was cheaper. I remember on a cold day quickly rolling the window down, sticking my arm out to make a turn and quickly rolling it back up. one day I was driving down the road and the engine started loosing power, i pulled over and fire was comming out the engine between the head and the block, so I tightened it down and it was fine. the engine was like a big lawn mower engine.
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Hey, Jesse! That brings back memories...we had a '54 Champion two door, it had a heater with radiator under the front seat, no radio, 3 speed column shift and 6 flathead. I don't remember whether its turn signals were factory or add on...but the column shift fell apart and required a new collar for the steering column. I think we had second and high with no reverse! Good thinking about your engine fire...in those days you could actually SEE and WORK on the engine! Thanks! :) Jack
@T-41 4 күн бұрын
Chuckle! Thanks.
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
I hope it's not a glimpse of the future! :) Jack
@tmrapair1420 4 күн бұрын
I was the engines creator. I enjoy your site. Wish we could have talked.
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
I'm sorry I missed you! I usually attend this show at The Villages! You've done a masterful job in making a beautiful model that is very educational! Thanks so much for bringing it to the show! :) Jack
@dsteele27 4 күн бұрын
That's quite the car! Likely the first luxury SUV!
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Hey, that's a good way to describe this car! Back in the day when you could have a custom made body for your chassis to suit your purpose! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 4 күн бұрын
This very pretty car sure looks upscale. The red interior really stands out.
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
A very classic old car! A top hat for the driver, a large hat for milady could be accommodated quite well! That red upholstery really jazzes it up! Thanks! :) Jack
@dsteele27 4 күн бұрын
It's very cute, but it's awfully big. I don't think i could park it in my office. I think i'll stick with the Peel P50.
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Yes, can you imagine that in some circles, this car would be criticized as "too big", cumbersome! Good luck with the Peel P50! Thanks! :D Jack
@dsteele27 4 күн бұрын
Wow! Makes a King Midget look big! It's cute, but i don't think i'd want to try to get around in one. Off to the Clarkson video now.
@dsteele27 4 күн бұрын
That was funny! I don't think i'd want to be in the halls of the BBC spewing all that exhaust, though!
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
It reminds me of the amusement ride at the fair where you steer passenger pods around a greasy floor, with power conducted via a pole, making contact with the ceiling! :D Thanks! :D Jack
@dsteele27 4 күн бұрын
Me, too!
@coolrides 3 күн бұрын
Maybe they didn't notice the difference with the prevailing air quality in London at the time! :D Thanks! :D Jack
@dsteele27 3 күн бұрын
lol
@michaelk487 4 күн бұрын
cool❤❤
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Hey, Michael! It really is cool...it shows what can be done when you fit the mechanical things around the driver! But I'll forego owning one! :D Thanks! :D Jack
@dee6524 4 күн бұрын
THIS IS UNIQUE 🙆🏾
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Hey, Dee! UNIQUE says it all! Something like this may be in our future....they'll call it a "personal transit pod"! :D Thanks! :D Jack
@dee6524 4 күн бұрын
@coolrides 🤗
@jessenone3708 4 күн бұрын
no videos about my first car a 1955 studebaker champion.
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Here's a video I made of the stationwagon version of the '55 Champion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHm8Y5mMiq2KpK8 Hope you enjoy! :) Jack
@ernestoclaudodip9671 4 күн бұрын
HORRIBLE!!!!!!
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Hey, Ernesto! Kind of like a bad dream! :( Thanks! :) Jack
@danielulz1640 4 күн бұрын
But don't you need a second one for your other foot? 😂
@coolrides 4 күн бұрын
Hey, Daniel! That would be much more stable on the road! :D You need to engage a good welder! :D Thanks! :) Jack