Peônias (Pivoines) - Marcel Dyf

Peônias (Pivoines) - Marcel Dyf
Coleção privada
OST

Lilás e Peônias (Lilas et Pivoines) - Marcel Dyf

Lilás e Peônias (Lilas et Pivoines) - Marcel Dyf
Coleção privada
OST - 73x92 - 1979

Rosas e Hinos (Roses et Anthémis) - Marcel Dyf

Rosas e Hinos (Roses et Anthémis) - Marcel Dyf
Coleção privada
OST - 55x45 

Primeiro Grupo Escolar do Brás, Escola Estadual Romão Puiggari, Brás, São Paulo, Brasil

Primeiro Grupo Escolar do Brás, Escola Estadual Romão Puiggari, Brás, São Paulo, Brasil
São Paulo - SP
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Tulipas e Iris (Tulipes et Iris) - Marcel Dyf

Tulipas e Iris (Tulipes et Iris) - Marcel Dyf
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OST - 55x45 - 1979

Estação da Luz, Anos 60, São Paulo, Brasil

Estação da Luz, Anos 60, São Paulo, Brasil
São Paulo - SP
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Casa da Bóia, Rua Florêncio de Abreu, São Paulo, Brasil

Casa da Bóia, Rua Florêncio de Abreu, São Paulo, Brasil
São Paulo - SP
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Hudson Terraplane Business Coupe 1937, Estados Unidos

Hudson Terraplane Business Coupe 1937, Estados Unidos
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212ci Flathead Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
115bhp at 3,800rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
The Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit produced the Terraplane model from 1932 through 1939. The model had replaced the Essex, which was faced out in 1932. The Terraplane was powered by a brisk 212 cubic inch six-cylinder engine, and modern hydraulic brakes added excellent stopping power for the 122-inch wheelbase chassis. Famous aviator Amelia Earhart helped introduce the Hudson Terraplane and admired the sporting motorcar for its power and nimble road holding. Today many historians and aficionados consider the 1937 Terraplane model to feature the best styling and technical underpinnings.
The history of this stunning 1937 Hudson Terraplane Business Coupe can be traced back to the 1970s, when it was located in Colorado by Hudson club member Steve Blake of Arkansas. The car was later treated to a comprehensive, two-year restoration, by well-known Hudson restoration shop, Davis Restoration, of Charleston, Illinois. It is evident upon close inspection, that the restoration was carried out to a very high level, and with very fine attention to detail. The exact woodgrain color was used on the interior, while new fabrics was sewn up to match the original. The body was lifted off the chassis, and carefully prepared for paint in the stunning Midnight Blue color seen on the car today. Finally, all host of optional extras were fitted to the car, including a rare Motorola radio clock, interior heater, dual fog lights and dual exterior horns.

Once the restoration was completed, the car was displayed at the 1986 Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Nationals in Denver Colorado. The Terraplane would remain in Mr. Blake's caring ownership until 2016, while only occurring some 220 miles. Offered from a well-known Hudson aficionado and collector from Hayworth, Illinois, the spectacular Business Coupe has seen much detail and maintenance work performed in the past couple of years and presents beautifully inside out. If value was based solely on looks and style, this would be a million bucks - and no matter for what figure it sells you're guaranteed to look like a million bucks driving it.

Indian Racer 1908, Estados Unidos

Indian Racer 1908, Estados Unidos
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By 1908, the Hendee Manufacturing Co. was building 3,000-plus motorcycles per year, with around 15,000 built since 1901. The Indian brand had established its name in racing and record-breaking since its very first competition in 1902, when company director and veteran bicycle racer George Hendee won the Boston-New York race on a machine of his own manufacture. Hendee repeated the victory in 1903, which partly reflects his experience as an 1880s bicycle champion, with a record of 302 wins from 309 starts on dangerous “high-wheelers.” He retired in 1886, and turned his attention to building the new “safety” bicycle design with equal-sized wheels front and rear. Combined with John Boyd Dunlop’s invention of the inflatable rubber tire in 1887, the safety bicycle was on the cusp of transforming the two-wheeled world. While the “boneshaker” bicycle was the natural testbed of the first motorcycles from 1867 onwards, the safety bicycle provided a far more stable platform to carry an engine. Hendee made his famous handshake with Oscar Hedstrom in 1900 to build motorized bicycles as pacers for pedal-racing; but, once they became reliable, it became apparent that pacers were pretty exciting too, and “demonstration” races were held between pacers as entertainment during amazingly popular bicycle races. Thus, even in its prototype stage, the Hedstrom/Hendee “motocycle” had competition in its blood. Bicycle heritage also showed itself in Indian’s adoption of all-chain drive on almost all models. By 1905, specialized Indian racing machines that were visibly different from the catalog offering appeared, including a new V-twin engine, which was first offered to the public in racing form by 1908. That first 60.32 CI engine retained the “automatic” inlet valve and mechanical exhaust of the singles, although this “monkey on a stick” twin racer was advertised as capable of 65 MPH “according to gear,” with a single Corbin coaster-brake on the rear wheel—racing was always for the brave. Other specifications included Hedstrom mica spark plugs, an English Brooks racing saddle (the B-100 or B-100-4 for “heavy riders”), and an all-up weight of 120 pounds. Colors available were Indian Royal Blue (the standard), with options of black or Indian Red. The magnificent twin-cylinder Indian racer could be yours for $360. The E.J. Cole “monkey on a stick” 1908 Indian Twin-Cylinder Racer was purchased from Dick Ollhoff, and retains its original parts, while remaining in unrestored condition.

Hudson Italia by Touring 1955, Estados Unidos

Hudson Italia by Touring 1955, Estados Unidos
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Always one for creative thinking, Hudson designer Frank Spring thought he had just the right idea to improve sales of the small Jet. Spring worked with Italian coachbuilder Touring to design the Super Jet, a prototype that looked like nothing else on American roads in 1953, with its wraparound windshield, doors cut into the roof, deep air scoops in the front fenders, and a futuristic interior with ergonomic front bucket seats, not to mention jet-fighter-like exhausts. The Super Jet was enough of a sensation that it was put into limited production the following season with very few styling changes and dubbed the Italia.

Unfortunately, the Italia had the bad luck of being rolled out just as Hudson merged with Nash to form American Motors in 1954. The new management ceased the project after just 25 production cars had been built, putting an end to the brief life of the sexiest, most unusual Hudson ever produced.

The Italia offered here was the tenth example built and was originally delivered to James M. Fisher of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, who maintained it for 44 years. It was sold by his family in 1998 to collector Charles Regnerus, then passed in 2015 to respected Italia collector and expert Ed Souers. While owned by Mr. Souers, the Italia was meticulously restored to original condition. Today it continues to present in near-concours condition throughout, with virtually no visible wear or age. The paint is smooth and beautiful, the chrome sparkles, and the interior is tight and fresh, right down to the lining of the trunk. There is virtually no visible sign of use to the engine compartment or undercarriage.

This may be one of the finest Italias available in the world—a fascinating survivor with absolutely unique styling for its era. It represents the last gasp of Hudson as an independent automaker, one known for bright new ideas, not least of which Frank Spring’s coachbuilt Italian dream machine.