[or-roots] The best looking car ever built.

[Eugene V. Barnes]

You should have lifted the hood on one of those pre war
Chrysler Airflows.  I worked for a couple of guys just out
of the service in 1946 who had one as a service vehicle.
You developed muscles just checking the oil and or 
steering the vehicle.

I also recall that in 1940-41 Chrysler sent out its Thunderbolt
idealistic model to Oakland.  I understand in was an alum.
body on a Le Barron frame.
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  From: dgoodma02 at comcast.net 
  To: Oregon Group 
  Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:47 PM
  Subject: [or-roots] The best looking car ever built.


  When I lived in Tacoma, I had to take the Bus to town to get to school.  The Bus route passed a Cord Dealership, and there was always a 1938 Cord Phaeaton on display in the Window. (usually bright RED)   Boy was it neet!!!
  During Summer Vacation in Portland I worked at a Service Station ( I Think near Fred Meyers) .  I had to move cars around the lot to get different work done.  The Boss told me to move a sparkling Tan Packard Straight Eight.  I got in and started the engine, and the clutch pedal jusdt dropped to the Floor!!  I was sure I had broken it, but the boss said No it was Ok, 'cause it had an automatic clutch so you could turn a switch and use a regular clutch. It also had "Dynamic" Breaking.  That really shook me up, because you only used the gas pedal, and when you backed off on the gas the breaks came on!  Boy did you have to be careful!!
  We had neighbor near by who owned a Lincoln Continental, Shinny Black and really BIG.  Had push Button door openers.
  On of my buddies dads had a Chrysler AirFlow with an automatic Transmission.
  and Another had a Lincoln Zephyer ( with a Columbia Rear End).  My Dad had 1941 Chevrolette 2 Door Sedan, but I couldn' drive it 'cause it was a company car (my dad didn't own a car until after he retired.) He got a new car every year from the Company (Texaco).and he drove all over Washington State. He was usually home only on Weekends until we moved to Portland (abt 1945)
  One of the last cars my Dad got was a 1945/46 Studebaker. (The wierd looking one) I didn't get to drive it either
  Bob Goodman 
  USAF Retired 
  University Place, Washington
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