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A few beautiful antique autos
Ran across a few pictures of cars today on the net, and I just can't stop myself from staring at them. If they made cars with this much style today instead of the crap that's crammed down our throat, the world would be a better place! What do you folks think?
1. 1948 Norman Timbs Buick Streamliner. A little ungainly from the front, but breathtaking from the rear view.   2. Unknown. Anyone know what this is?  3. Unknown, anyone know what this is? 
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Just a guess on the second two, but I'm going to say that they are Delahayes.
I saw a few last year in Houston at the Keels and Wheels. They are beautiful.
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#2 looks a lot like this one.
< wrong > 1949 Delahaye 175 S Saoutchik Roadster Never Yet Melted » 1949 Delahaye 175 S Saoutchik Roadster < /wrong > I found the right car. Figoni & Falaschi Delahaye 135MS Narval 1948 http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=8203&g2_imageViewsIndex=2
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Number 3 is 1939 Delahaye Type 165 M
I think that one or both of the links below is to the same car. 1939 Delahaye wins Best of Show - European Class The Best Car Design? - The Acura Legend & Acura RL Forum
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The Internet is a great thing!
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Steve '08 Boxster RS60 Spyder #0099/1960 - never named a car before, but this is Charlotte. '88 targa SOLD 2004 - gone but not forgotten
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Wow, that was some quick detective work! Thanks. Now I have something to waste the rest of my work day on.
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do they float like the boat's they look like?
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says delahaye on the banner behind the car.
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Figoni et Falaschi Delahayes. Gorgeous, esp. the 165.
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The Brits called them Phony and Flashy.
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Looks nice until the bumper requirements, pedestrian safety rules and signaling regulations get to it.
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That Buick - the first car - is sublime.
There's just something about that form that is really intriguing -- especially the rear 3/4 view. -Z-man.
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hmmm, possibly more breath taking than the ladies thread!
I could run my hands all over these curves!
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Carsten AKA Sapporo Guy  1982 SC -- US import it seems ... weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 
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BimForce the Third, Esquire
1989 Porsche 944S2 3.0l 16v 4cyl
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