What car would you buy in 1948?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 12/21/2015 at 12:01 • Filed to: None

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90

Rules: the car had to be sold new in 1948.

I think I would personally take a 48 Cadillac for the sole reason that this was the first time an American car had tailfins and that warrants recognition.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:06

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Probably in this color scheme too:

Mercury M-100

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:09

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Realistically, the ‘48 Commodore. My favorite year, step-down classiness, power, comfort, and style. Stretching a bit further to “if I had all the moniez”, probably the open-air bathtub:

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:10

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This. A Studebaker Commander.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/21/2015 at 12:12

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Man, I think it looks better with a roof

AMC/Renauledge > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:12

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Packard Custom Eight Victoria

Its massive and smooth I8 combined with its triple-spring rear axle gave it effortless cruising and better ride and handling than most big cars of the day.

Mercedes Streeter > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:12

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/Thread 

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:14

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Truth be told, it looks awesome with either:

yitznewton > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:14

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MG TC Midget

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:17

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Tatra 600, because RR car of the future in 1948.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/21/2015 at 12:18

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Ruins the lines to me. Smooth every where but that convertible top has a harsh edge on the back. And with the top down it’s just not as smoooooth

Cé hé sin > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:19

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Delahaye 135 obviously.

cazzyodo > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:24

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I love trucks...and Ford.

cazzyodo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:24

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LOOK AT THE RELEVANCE TO MY LUSTING EARLIER!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:25

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It breaks up the lines a bit, sure, but I find something very compelling about the look with the top down - sort of a cup shape or an interrupted sea wave look, and that sweeping, sexy look is unavailable to the hardtop.

If the top were a complete hideaway, so that the rear scarab scuttle came to a sharp edge like a 30s roadster, it would look even better, granted.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cazzyodo 12/21/2015 at 12:25

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I know I told you to find a Mercury!

Looks even cooler than the Ford and you’ll probably never see another one.

Join the Mercury club JOIN IT

For Sweden > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:26

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A Model A because BOO TO YOUR RULES

El Rivinado > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:26

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Cadillac Series 62

NinetyQ > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:28

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Easy. ‘49 Buick Roadmaster Sedanette

Or if it must be an actual ‘48 model year, how about the ‘48 Cadillac sedanette?

cazzyodo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:28

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FUCK YOU AND YOUR PEER PRESSURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jk.

I love you, don’t worry.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > AMC/Renauledge 12/21/2015 at 12:29

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There’s only one thing, and that’s by being limited to ‘48, we can’t go Full Retard and add the word “Ultramatic” to the long stew of adjectives and automaticness to the long list of smoothitinesses.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > For Sweden 12/21/2015 at 12:30

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Only 17 years later, I’m sure there was somebody who had a “new” one, like <100 miles.

ClassicDatsunDebate > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:33

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Ferrari 166 Inter. Basically their 166 Sportscar tubeframe chassis and 2.0L V12 with a touring body.

Fl1ngstam > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:33

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Alloy-bodied XK120? Why not?

AMC/Renauledge > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/21/2015 at 12:34

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Ultramatic would have been more luxurious. But also problematic. I prefer the manual transmission.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cazzyodo 12/21/2015 at 12:35

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NinetyQ > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 12/21/2015 at 12:35

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Huh. I was thinking Starlight Coupes came out in ‘50 with the bullet nose. I stand corrected.

A pogo-stick, obviously. > For Sweden 12/21/2015 at 12:37

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On that note, In 1948, I would likely be buying something made in 1936 because who could afford a brand new car right after the war?

BringBackTheCommodore > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:37

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An Olds Ninety-Eight:

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > NinetyQ 12/21/2015 at 12:38

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Pulled the pic from Google so I honestly don’t know.

Spridget > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:39

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It’s a three way tie for me:

2cv

Beetle

or 4cv

An amazing total of 50 horsepower between the three.

cazzyodo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:41

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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cazzyodo 12/21/2015 at 12:44

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Death by snu snu or Mercury Pick Up

the choice is yours

cazzyodo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:46

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I did a search and found maybe one this side of the Mississippi...for $30k.

Curse that rarity factor.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:46

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1948 Bentley Eight Lemans 5.6 short chassis roadster

Future next gen S2000 owner > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:47

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1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88

Cuz I’m that guy, in make believe land, that has next years model this year.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:47

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Nice pick! Probably by favorite truck bodystyle

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cazzyodo 12/21/2015 at 12:47

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Hahahaha.

I didn’t say they’d be cheap. Just that you should do it.

(not my money HA)

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/21/2015 at 12:48

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Both are awesome choices. You can't go wrong with either

cazzyodo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 12:48

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Please refer to the gif in the earlier post...

edit: wait...I’ll just post it here

JR1 > AMC/Renauledge 12/21/2015 at 12:49

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Probably the most beautiful post war Packards made. I absolutely love these

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 12/21/2015 at 12:50

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I always forget about Studebaker. Nice choice though

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:51

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They’re also both straight eight. That and a too-flashy grill are the only beefs I have with the Hornet that replaced the Commodore - the six is cool and all, but slightly less swag.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:51

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Thanks, I have a huge love for the Mercury Pick Ups - thanks Canada for making more Mercury than we got here.

JR1 > For Sweden 12/21/2015 at 12:51

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This displeases me. I excommunicate you from this comment section. Get out!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > ClassicDatsunDebate 12/21/2015 at 12:52

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Do they call it the 166 because each cylinder is 166cc ? if so that is a very clever numbering system. and boy oh boy those are some tiny pistons for a car.

That has to be some sort of smallest displacement per cylinder in a automobile record.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cazzyodo 12/21/2015 at 12:52

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haha so am I!

And I already have 1 Mercury project.

JR1 > Fl1ngstam 12/21/2015 at 12:52

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Absolutely outstanding choice. These are beautiful

JR1 > Cé hé sin 12/21/2015 at 12:52

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Well done it is stunning. What kind of engine did these have?

JR1 > ClassicDatsunDebate 12/21/2015 at 12:53

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Was this one of their first road car

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:54

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I first discovered the Stude in L.A. Noire.

JR1 > BringBackTheCommodore 12/21/2015 at 12:54

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Great pick. Was this the first OHV V8? Or was that the Olds 88

JR1 > yitznewton 12/21/2015 at 12:54

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The ultimate Miata

JR1 > NinetyQ 12/21/2015 at 12:55

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Both are great choices. The sloping back of the Cadillac is one of the best in the business

JR1 > Future next gen S2000 owner 12/21/2015 at 12:56

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Well 49s were probably sold in 48 I'll allow it

JR1 > Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa 12/21/2015 at 12:56

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How is it futuristic?

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 12/21/2015 at 12:57

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Bentley just used to make some of the most beautiful cars

JR1 > cazzyodo 12/21/2015 at 12:57

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Favorite body style for a Ford

JR1 > Mercedes Streeter 12/21/2015 at 12:58

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Nice pick! Always liked the Tucker

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 12/21/2015 at 12:58

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Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:06

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Mmm, for once the absolutely ridiculously low drag coefficient in the late 40s.

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/21/2015 at 13:06

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More cylinders are always great things to have

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/21/2015 at 13:07

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Did they sell them in America? Or just Canada?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:12

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Just Canada. The F-100 wasn’t available there, only the Mercury in this time period I believe.

Grindintosecond > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:20

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The ‘48 Ferrari 166m barchetta

NinetyQ > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 12/21/2015 at 13:24

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I checked and it was available in ‘48. I just always associate them with the iconic bullet-nose update design of 1950.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > NinetyQ 12/21/2015 at 13:26

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Good to know, thanks. Imo the Commander has a bit of a 50s vibe.

NinetyQ > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 12/21/2015 at 13:29

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Yeah, Studebaker went “low” well before most other automakers. A lot of their cars were ahead of the times back then.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > NinetyQ 12/21/2015 at 13:29

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I was always quite fond of them.

BringBackTheCommodore > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:38

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In 1949, the 98 was the first to offer the OHV configuration, as far as I can tell.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:45

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Ford F Series. Because it’s the best.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:50

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My dream is to take a ‘48 Buick Sedantte, drop a 702 GMC in it, convert to EFI, back with a 6L80e, and bomb highways like it’s 1944 Berlin.

Cé hé sin > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:51

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3.2 or 3.6 straight six with 90 to 160 bhp depending on spec.

Attached (usually) to a four speed Cotal electromagnetic semi automatic box.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:52

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I’ll take me one Buick Roadmaster.

Justin Hughes > JR1 12/21/2015 at 13:58

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It would have to be a Tucker 48.

RallyWrench > JR1 12/21/2015 at 14:14

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There can be only one.

I’ve seen this actual car at the Blackhawk.

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 12/21/2015 at 14:20

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Tucker Torpedo. The Tesla of it’s time.

ClassicDatsunDebate > JR1 12/21/2015 at 14:21

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Yeah pretty much. They took their race car and put a coach built body on top of it.

C62030 > JR1 12/21/2015 at 14:30

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1948 Willys Jeepster. Such an adorable...thing.

http://classiccars.com/listings/view/…

JR1 > Grindintosecond 12/21/2015 at 15:56

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That is just beautiful

JR1 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 12/21/2015 at 15:57

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Best body style for a Ford

JR1 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/21/2015 at 15:58

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Hot damn that's a gray idea

JR1 > Cé hé sin 12/21/2015 at 15:58

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Overhead cams?

JR1 > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 12/21/2015 at 15:59

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I'm an excellent driver. Can I take it for a spin?

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 12/21/2015 at 16:00

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Hopefully Tesla won't go out of business though

Cé hé sin > JR1 12/21/2015 at 16:01

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Nope.

JR1 > C62030 12/21/2015 at 16:02

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I do love these. Cute factor is undeniable

C62030 > JR1 12/21/2015 at 16:27

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Same reason I love the Nash Metropolitan and Nissan Figaro. Old Mini as well.

kanadanmajava1 > JR1 12/21/2015 at 18:05

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Probably a Packard Custom Eight. Currently I cannot decided if it would be a coupe or a sedan but it would be dark green. I’m too silly looking for a convertible...

JR1 > kanadanmajava1 12/21/2015 at 18:42

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I say personal luxury coupe

pip bip - choose Corrour > JR1 12/22/2015 at 02:54

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first Holden - 48-215.