The World'S Smoothest-Looking Classic Car: A Looking Back On The 1948 Norman Timbs Buick ! скачать в хорошем качестве

The World'S Smoothest-Looking Classic Car: A Looking Back On The 1948 Norman Timbs Buick !

Mechanical engineer Norman E. Timbs created this dramatic streamliner in the 1940s which in many ways was the ultimate American hot rod. He designed and fabricated much of the project himself which included a custom aluminum body and steel chassis. The car was based around a 1947 Buick Super 8 engine which powered the 2200 lb car to 120 mph. The main chassis was built up from five-inch steel tubes which kicked up over the rear axle. To offer a smooth ride, a modified 1947 Ford suspension was utilized. Road & Track reported that it took Mr Timbs 2 1/2 years to create the car at a cost of $10,000 USD. The body was created entirely in aluminum by Emil Diedt for $8,000 alone. The shape was formed by hand over a traditional wooden buck. At first the Streamliner was only used on the show circuit until Jim Davis of California bought it in 1952. He used it in and around Manhattan Beach, California and let Motor Life photograph it for a feature article. The car was discovered in the desert pretty much intact in 2002. It was bought at auction and restored by Dave Crouse at Custom Auto, Inc. in Loveland, Colorado for owners Gary & Diane Cerveny of Malibu, California. After its complete and exacting restoration, it debuted at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours dElegance in a class reserved for Motor Trend Cover Cars. (Supercars.net) 0:00 - Intro ❤️Music❤️ DreamHeaven -    / @dreamheaven   ❤️Subscribe❤️ ?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️About Us❤️ Old Times Photos Revives past stories that need to be shared with You. Together, we can work on the heartwarming, historical, shocking, mysterious, eerie, and inspiring stories of the past. These photos and stories have a huge impact on viewers by allowing readers to learn from the past. This allows the best culture to continue to grow without the worst history being repeated.