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Steve K
USA
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 Posted - 09/11/2024 : 07:23:41
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'35 De Soto Airflow sedan
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Edited by - Steve K on 09/11/2024 08:05:49 |
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Gene
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 07:51:33
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Neat car, just earlier than I collect.  |
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Gene
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 07:51:33
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| Neat car, just earlier than I collect. |
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Tom Weinberg
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:03:26
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| Too early for me as well. |
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Tom Weinberg
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:03:26
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| Too early for me as well. |
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Skylark
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:14:11
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I've never really connected with the Airflow.
Other cars of this era I really like, I can't explain the Airflow dislike.
I'd have to pass on this one. |
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Skylark
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:14:11
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I've never really connected with the Airflow.
Other cars of this era I really like, I can't explain the Airflow dislike.
I'd have to pass on this one. |
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kosh2258
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:33:09
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| Maybe. It's earlier than I collect, but it advanced the automotive technology of the period, even if the styling was a few years ahead of the public. |
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kosh2258
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:33:09
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| Maybe. It's earlier than I collect, but it advanced the automotive technology of the period, even if the styling was a few years ahead of the public. |
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LouBeau
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:44:51
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| Sign me up, I like the Airflows. |
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LouBeau
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 08:44:51
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| Sign me up, I like the Airflows. |
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Billy Collins
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 10:31:14
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Yes. One of my favorite 'sedans' from this era.
FM did a 2-door version of the Chrysler. I was waiting for the 4-door - I think it has better body-lines. Never really thought about Desoto having their own version; but, I should've guessed.
Like Ted was saying this Airflow was way ahead of its' time in the technology....i.e. - a 'built-in' roll-cage.
There's a famous video / film-clip where a stunt driver rolls an Airflow down a steep enbankment. The windshield pops out; but, the passenger compartment isn't crushed. The car drives off. |
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Billy Collins
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 10:31:14
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Yes. One of my favorite 'sedans' from this era.
FM did a 2-door version of the Chrysler. I was waiting for the 4-door - I think it has better body-lines. Never really thought about Desoto having their own version; but, I should've guessed.
Like Ted was saying this Airflow was way ahead of its' time in the technology....i.e. - a 'built-in' roll-cage.
There's a famous video / film-clip where a stunt driver rolls an Airflow down a steep enbankment. The windshield pops out; but, the passenger compartment isn't crushed. The car drives off. |
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tcam
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 11:11:56
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| I have the Chrysler but would add this DeSoto also. |
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tcam
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 11:11:56
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| I have the Chrysler but would add this DeSoto also. |
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Mark S
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 15:52:11
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quote:
Originally posted by tcam
I have the Chrysler but would add this DeSoto also.
Same here. Cool car. |
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Mark S
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 15:52:11
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quote:
Originally posted by tcam
I have the Chrysler but would add this DeSoto also.
Same here. Cool car. |
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Skylark
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 16:25:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Billy Collins
Yes. One of my favorite 'sedans' from this era.
There's a famous video / film-clip where a stunt driver rolls an Airflow down a steep enbankment. The windshield pops out; but, the passenger compartment isn't crushed. The car drives off.
Sounds like the Tucker which was 10-15 years later. Pop-out windshield on Tucker was claimed as a crash safety innovation in the lead-up to their production.
I like learning everything I can about automotive development. I'm interested now in findng that clip about the Airflow. |
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Skylark
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 16:25:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Billy Collins
Yes. One of my favorite 'sedans' from this era.
There's a famous video / film-clip where a stunt driver rolls an Airflow down a steep enbankment. The windshield pops out; but, the passenger compartment isn't crushed. The car drives off.
Sounds like the Tucker which was 10-15 years later. Pop-out windshield on Tucker was claimed as a crash safety innovation in the lead-up to their production.
I like learning everything I can about automotive development. I'm interested now in findng that clip about the Airflow. |
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Bob Nist
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 21:19:01
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| No. |
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Bob Nist
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2024 : 21:19:01
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| No. |
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jms601
USA
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Posted - 09/13/2024 : 20:43:53
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| Definitely no |
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jms601
USA
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Posted - 09/13/2024 : 20:43:53
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| Definitely no |
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