What is this?

"404usernotfound" (404usernotfound) 08/12/2014 at 08:46 • Filed to: Help, what is this

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It looks like someone took a k-car and put a giant nose on it. I wouldn't be surprised if Cruella De Vil stepped out of it.

mr_gofast > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 08:51

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she approves.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 08:53

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It's a Zimmer of sorts. Liberace had one. They're based on Lincoln Continentals, Mustangs and all sorts.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 08:55

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It's a Zimmer Golden Spirit based on an old Mercury Cougar.

404usernotfound > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 08/12/2014 at 09:02

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Liberace actualy had one? I almost used that as a joke.

Vimto > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 09:04

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That window line screams Mercury Cougar.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 09:08

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Indeed he did. It's a 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit with those famous candelabras on the front and two sides of the landau top. The one you saw is a newer one based on something more modern - Liberace's was a lengthened Fox Body Mustang chassis with the 5.0 litre heater.

thebigbossyboss > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 09:15

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Exaclibur.

thebigbossyboss > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 08/12/2014 at 09:15

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What's the difference between a zimmer and an excalibur?

McMike > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/12/2014 at 09:20

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Yup. You are correct.. And they're still at it.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > thebigbossyboss 08/12/2014 at 09:25

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They have a similar design ethos, but underneath they're quite different. Excalibur was first, attempting to replicate the Mercedes SSK's design with a Studebaker chassis and engine. After Studebaker pulled out, they started using Chevrolet 327s instead and over its lifespan, more bits from the GM parts bin were added.

Zimmer preferred to use stuff from Ford - Liberace's was based on a Fox Mustang and the one above is based on a Mercury Cougar. They all had a relatively similar look, attempting to replicate the 1930s. Other companies that tried to do the same include Clénet and Tiffany.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > McMike 08/12/2014 at 09:29

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Slave2anMG > McMike 08/12/2014 at 09:46

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For the love of the cars somebody STOP THEM.

Slave2anMG > Vimto 08/12/2014 at 09:46

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Well seen...it was in fact based on the Cougar.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 09:57

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87-88 Zimmer or Excalibur. The B- and C- pillars give it right away. That's just like a late Fox-chassis Cougar.

The Compromiser > 404usernotfound 08/12/2014 at 10:09

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I wish they would stop. Every time I see one I die a little inside.