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**gofour3** · 10-19-2012, 08:41 PM

One of the “sexiest” cars ever made, the East German “Trabbi”. These Trabants were captured in Leipzig, Eastern Germany.

Phil.

Judd · 10-19-2012, 09:31 PM

OK, I'm in. Here's a '29 Ruxton from a few years ago:

A pretty wild flathead:

And a very long Caddilac:

The BMW 327 that Sailor posted provided a bit of inspiration - thank you! Mine isn't quite there yet:

wayne james · 10-20-2012, 06:12 AM

mr judd if i may ask, what's behind the bmw?

Judd · 10-20-2012, 09:54 AM

Sure! It's a second 1938 327, owned by my friend who is doing the metal work on mine. Even though they were made only months apart, there are actually significant differences between the two.

wayne james · 10-20-2012, 03:59 PM

from todays show in Asbury Park NJ
pre war racing on the beach

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wayne james · 10-20-2012, 04:16 PM

more from the beach

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wayne james · 10-20-2012, 04:20 PM

not a bad neighborhood either. streets filled up with bikes and hot rods for blocks around.

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wayne james · 10-20-2012, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by Judd

Sure! It's a second 1938 327, owned by my friend who is doing the metal work on mine. Even though they were made only months apart, there are actually significant differences between the two.

Thank You for the quick reply. I would guess that's because bodies were hand made. is this a backyard shop?

wayne james · 10-20-2012, 04:26 PM - **1 Like**

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Judd · 10-20-2012, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by wayne james

Thank You for the quick reply. I would guess that's because bodies were hand made. is this a backyard shop?

Indeed it is a backyard shop, but the owner is deeply talented. 1938 BMW 327 Cabriolet

It actually goes much further than the bodies being hand made - there are all manner of oddball details that differ from one car to the next. For instance, over the course of ~1400 cars made over 4 years there are two completely different dashboards, gauge placement is different in so many that nobody really knows what's correct, and even the colors of the gauge faces changed...and of course nothing but mechanical bits from one car fit another. My car is # 273, his is in the mid 500's, both are 1938 MY and were only made a few months apart, but all of these things differ from mine to his.

Thanks for your interest! (Cool photos BTW!)

**RichardS** · 10-21-2012, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by wayne james

last one unless someone wants more
Attachment 144160

More please

Richard.

wayne james · 10-22-2012, 05:55 AM

tug of war

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wayne james · 10-22-2012, 05:57 AM

wayne james · 10-22-2012, 06:00 AM

wayne james · 10-22-2012, 06:40 AM

look here for a lot of pictures on this show

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have a great day
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10-19-2012, 08:41 PM	#181
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	One of the “sexiest” cars ever made, the East German “Trabbi”. These Trabants were captured in Leipzig, Eastern Germany. Phil.

10-19-2012, 09:31 PM	#182
Judd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Riverhead, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 152	OK, I'm in. Here's a '29 Ruxton from a few years ago: A pretty wild flathead: And a very long Caddilac: The BMW 327 that Sailor posted provided a bit of inspiration - thank you! Mine isn't quite there yet:

10-20-2012, 06:12 AM	#183
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	mr judd if i may ask, what's behind the bmw?

10-20-2012, 09:54 AM	#184
Judd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Riverhead, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 152	Sure! It's a second 1938 327, owned by my friend who is doing the metal work on mine. Even though they were made only months apart, there are actually significant differences between the two.

10-20-2012, 03:59 PM	#185
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	from todays show in Asbury Park NJ pre war racing on the beach

10-20-2012, 04:16 PM	#186
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	more from the beach

10-20-2012, 04:20 PM	#187
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	not a bad neighborhood either. streets filled up with bikes and hot rods for blocks around.

10-20-2012, 04:22 PM	#188
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	Originally posted by Judd Sure! It's a second 1938 327, owned by my friend who is doing the metal work on mine. Even though they were made only months apart, there are actually significant differences between the two. Thank You for the quick reply. I would guess that's because bodies were hand made. is this a backyard shop?

10-20-2012, 04:26 PM - 1 Like	#189
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	last one unless someone wants more

10-20-2012, 07:27 PM	#190
Judd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Riverhead, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 152	Originally posted by wayne james Thank You for the quick reply. I would guess that's because bodies were hand made. is this a backyard shop? Indeed it is a backyard shop, but the owner is deeply talented. 1938 BMW 327 Cabriolet It actually goes much further than the bodies being hand made - there are all manner of oddball details that differ from one car to the next. For instance, over the course of ~1400 cars made over 4 years there are two completely different dashboards, gauge placement is different in so many that nobody really knows what's correct, and even the colors of the gauge faces changed...and of course nothing but mechanical bits from one car fit another. My car is # 273, his is in the mid 500's, both are 1938 MY and were only made a few months apart, but all of these things differ from mine to his. Thanks for your interest! (Cool photos BTW!)

10-21-2012, 11:25 PM	#191
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by wayne james last one unless someone wants more Attachment 144160 More please Richard.

10-22-2012, 05:55 AM	#192
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	tug of war

10-22-2012, 05:57 AM	#193
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847

10-22-2012, 06:00 AM	#194
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847

10-22-2012, 06:40 AM	#195
wayne james Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 847	look here for a lot of pictures on this show THE H.A.M.B. > General Discussion > Hokey Ass Message Board Event Coverage Oilers CC Present: "Race of Gentlemen" that way i don't upset everyone here by hogging the thread. have a great day wayne