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terça-feira, 2 de junho de 2020
Praça Vendôme, Paris, França (Place Vendôme, Paris) - Antoine Blanchard
Praça Vendôme, Paris, França (Place Vendôme, Paris) - Antoine Blanchard
Paris - França
Coleção privada
OST - 33x45
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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segunda-feira, 1 de junho de 2020
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.
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.
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