"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
11/15/2015 at 19:47 • Filed to: None
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"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
11/15/2015 at 19:47 • Filed to: None | 0
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I went for a drive this afternoon, and found this 851 parked at a local restaurant. It was striking enough that I had to stop and take a closer look.
I’m suspicious that this example is a replica because of it’s condition and the value of a real one, but I’m not sure. I don’t know what details to look for on these. The license plate did say 35-851, but when was the last time you trusted a license plate?
McMike
> Boxer_4
11/15/2015 at 19:56 |
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I saw one this summer in the middle of Missouri.
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/all-of-a-sudde…
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Boxer_4
11/15/2015 at 20:22 |
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Odds are it’s a replica. Still cool though.
Sam
> Boxer_4
11/15/2015 at 20:32 |
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It could possibly be real, though there are very nice ‘continuations’ that were made in the 70’s. They are made using similar manufacturing processes to the originals, which is very cool.
desertdog5051
> Boxer_4
11/15/2015 at 20:39 |
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Should have yanked open the hood. When he came out bitching, tell him you are from Mecum Car Auctions and you want to offer him $X,XXX,XXX for his car.
Maybe a little less with the Chevy engine.
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Boxer_4
> desertdog5051
11/15/2015 at 21:13 |
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I would have loved to.
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Boxer_4
> McMike
11/15/2015 at 21:14 |
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That’s awesome!
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Boxer_4
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
11/15/2015 at 21:15 |
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I just have a feeling that it’s too nice and valuable to be parked at a local diner to be a real one.
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Boxer_4
> Sam
11/15/2015 at 21:17 |
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The whole replica and kit car scene from the ‘70s is an interesting topic. One that I’d love to dive into more at some point.
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Boxer_4
11/15/2015 at 21:18 |
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Also, I can’t get a feel for scale in the picture. Was it a large car?
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Boxer_4
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
11/15/2015 at 21:31 |
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It seemed large, but not gigantic. The 851 is only 194 inches long, however. The Impala behind it is 200 inches long (although it doesn’t seem it, probably due to the perspective of the picture).
Achtung
> Boxer_4
11/15/2015 at 21:58 |
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I was at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg museum just earlier this year. Gorgeous stuff.