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A Franklin V-screen mystery

Larry from the US recently found this 1922 Franklin model 10A with a sedan body carrying a rare V-screen windshield. Before starting a restoration he would like to know what he has. So far he has found no makers badge and the Franklin website only informed him that his Series 10A is one of 2,630 made in 1922. So far he has not been successfull in identifying this interesting body. Does anybody out there know who made it?

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Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Today on PostWarClassic: Home of the flower power generation: the VW Camper

Here's another gas saver!

It's so thirsty that you won't drive it a lot...

This car was built by father and son team Clive & Bruce Woolley in South Africa. It has a Liberty V12 tank engine of 27 liters fitted into a Rolls Royce 20/25 chassis. It took about four years to build. There are several videos on YouTube under "Liberty V12".

One can wonder what the sense or nonsense is of building machinery like this. But one can imagine that it is big fun to overcome the challenges involved. We often hear that tuning down the 27 litre monster and getting a gearbox/final drive to balance with the dinosaur torque is one of the biggest problems.

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Monday, 20 May 2013

Today on PostWarClassic: Dragster restoration mystery

The bigger the Packard the better? (upd: Ask the man who owns two!)

When buying a car, bigger is not always better?

One of the oft-quoted myths, “Bigger is better”, so frequently used, is no longer the answer to every pre-war car enthusiast’s prayer. Taking for example one of the most respected prestige marques among the offerings from across the Atlantic Ocean, the Packard. Bernie Jacobson is analysing the pro and cons of 6, 8, and 12 cylinder Packards in terms of handling, fuel comsumption, and more. You'll find his full report under Read More. To help your imagination while reading you can visit the long list of Packard automobiles on the market today.

UPDATE: Lyndon James writes: "Yep, my grandfathers 426 roadster is way more fun to drive than his 633 7 passenger sedan."

What is it? #345

Surprise, it is a Bugatti. We thought let's make it simple for a change. Yet as you know us well there is always a boa constrictor hiding in the shrubbery. So be very careful before you send in your answer, because it looks a lot like a very famous design, but it's something else, arguably even nicer. No further hints. Just tell us before Monday 20 May which exact year, type, and model this Molsheim product is and use no more than 100 words. When we think we have more than one equally correct answers, we will throw a toss and let fate decide who will get the infamous PreWarCar T-shirt. Enjoy your weekend!