What would you buy in 1928?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 03/30/2016 at 11:22 • Filed to: what would you buy when, wwybw

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Rules: The car/truck had to be sold brand new in 1928

I would buy the facelift 1928 Chrysler Imperial 80. Guaranteed to run at 80mph with a 100hp 309 cubic inch engine this beauty was one of the fastest vehicles on the road when it was produced. Soon to be outshined however, by another American automobile...

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RoadsterRevolution(wants a Range Rover Classic) > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:24

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Could I have authorship?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:25

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MORRIS MINOR. Not really but holy cow is it fantastic.

Nibby > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:25

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/trololo

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:29

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Marmon 78.

OHV straight eight power - the Indy 500 pace car of that year.

JR1 > RoadsterRevolution(wants a Range Rover Classic) 03/30/2016 at 11:31

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Your comments are not grey on Oppositelock so you should have authorship. But this is more of a question for the Mods on the page I will share your post so they can see it.

JR1 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 03/30/2016 at 11:32

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Stupid small peoples transportation

JR1 > Nibby 03/30/2016 at 11:32

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All the stars

RoadsterRevolution(wants a Range Rover Classic) > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:32

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I was banned because they acccused me of dismissing comments.

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/30/2016 at 11:32

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Really? I did not know that, very cool.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:33

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But it’s so funny!

JR1 > RoadsterRevolution(wants a Range Rover Classic) 03/30/2016 at 11:34

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I have no say over the matter you would have to talk to one of them.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/a-slightly-rev…

Here is a post where you might be able to contact a mod and discuss if you should get authorship.

JR1 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 03/30/2016 at 11:35

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No I agree very funny but it is crazy small. Like a clown car

Party-vi > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:36

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You can mention the Club Openings tag for anyone looking for authorship. No reason to share to the FP.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:36

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Worth it!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:38

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All answers that aren’t a Duesenberg are INFERIOR

Just like how every other car that was on the road with Duesenbergs were in fact inferior automobiles.

Chariotoflove > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:38

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1928 Packard 526 convertible.

JR1 > Party-vi 03/30/2016 at 11:38

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Thanks Party-vi. Wasn’t really sure how to address that. Will do in the future.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:39

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1928 Stutz Series BB Coupe. It had a SOHC 4.9L Straight 8, making 120hp with 3spd manual.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/30/2016 at 11:40

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Wrong! The Duesy wasn’t even at the auto show until the last week of December in 1928. Therefore I disqualify your answer.

Jcarr > Party-vi 03/30/2016 at 11:40

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Pretty sure the dude asking is this guy.

Party-vi > Jcarr 03/30/2016 at 11:41

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Doubt it. No one is silly enough to ask for authorship under a different name after being banned >.>

misfitmascots > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:41

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1928 Dodge Standard 6

JR1 > Chariotoflove 03/30/2016 at 11:41

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81hp from a straight six right?

Party-vi > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:41

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I mean, you can still share to the FP - I’m not your mother, but if we see it we’ll just unshare it and direct them to Clubopenings anyway.

Jcarr > Party-vi 03/30/2016 at 11:42

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Yeah, you’re right. That would be crazy.

JR1 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/30/2016 at 11:42

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What a beast. I want it badly.

JR1 > misfitmascots 03/30/2016 at 11:42

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Why Dodge over the comparable Ford or Chevy?

JR1 > Party-vi 03/30/2016 at 11:43

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You’re not my mom? Damn I was hoping you could clean up my room today it is disgusting.

JDIGGS > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:43

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Hispano Suiza h6c

Hispano-Suiza-H6C-Skiff-front-3_4-900x600.jpg

Chariotoflove > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:44

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Yes, or 82, depending on what you read. Plenty for me!

JR1 > JDIGGS 03/30/2016 at 11:47

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One of the great marques lost to the pages of history.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:48

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I’ll take the car that outshone it, introduced in ‘28.

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/30/2016 at 11:49

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In the last week of December in 1928. You are pushing the rules just a tad...

misfitmascots > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:51

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Not as popular

AutoSavant > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:53

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1928 Auburn Speedster.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:54

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It’s listed as a 28!!!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duesenber…

JR1 > AutoSavant 03/30/2016 at 11:56

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That is a great answer. These are just stunning in every way.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/30/2016 at 11:56

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Fine...

Matt Nichelson > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:56

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Auburn 8-115 boat tail

JR1 > Matt Nichelson 03/30/2016 at 11:57

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Can’t go wrong with a boat tail Auburn

AutoSavant > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:58

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My fantasy car garage has a ‘35 Speedster in it.

JR1 > AutoSavant 03/30/2016 at 11:58

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Trust me mine does as well

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 03/30/2016 at 11:59

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I missed the whole fiasco, but - short summary - apparently Bryce Hemelrick made a post referring to a BMW with a V6 (not I6). People started making fun of him, he dismissed 3+ comments, ADMY caught him ought... and he claimed ignorance/kinja. While it would have been almost plausible to dismiss accidentally once, three times with claimed ignorance in the face of a mod and then immediately afterward claiming he didn’t know how he lost authorship does rather cast a question over his innocence and truthfulness. He has since then been spamming the authorship thread with his main account, and most recently is attempting to ban-evade as above.

()

What clued me in (I wouldn’t have even known) was going to his new account’s comment history and seeing repeated calls for authorship, *everywhere*, and a reply from Brian “We can see your IP address, Bryce”. Oy.

Matt Nichelson > AutoSavant 03/30/2016 at 12:00

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Damn. You beat me by 3 minutes haha.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:02

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don’t be mad because you missed out on picking it lol I know it’s what you wanted.

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/30/2016 at 12:05

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Yeah I say that. I feel like I should almost dismiss his comment on here. Thanks for informing me though. I think he might also be this guy . Not totally sure though.

I didn’t know you weren’t allowed to dismiss comments. That seems kinda weird but whatever I never do anyway.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/30/2016 at 12:06

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Good news is they made the Duesy for so long I can pick it another time! Besides before the Duesy this one of best cars in America you could buy if you wanted unbridled speed.

Party-vi > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:06

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Give me a lighter and a gallon of gasoline - I’ll get that room clean.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:08

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He doesn’t appear to be jdentarol, but he absolutely was clamoring for authorship on jdentarol’s blogs, because he’s very immature and MUST AUTHORSHIP. I think the rule on dismissing is that only violation of the rules/outright malicious abuse would qualify, but I’m not sure - probably buried in GameCat’s rules post somewhere.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Party-vi 03/30/2016 at 12:10

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Burned is exactly the same as clean, and if it isn’t, who cares?

Brian, The Life of > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:10

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This probably isn’t the car the 1928 me would buy, but it sure as hell is the current me’s favorite 1928 car on the planet at the moment. I’ve been drooling over it on Hemmings for a couple months now. it is perfect is every way. If I was to draw up my dream hot rod, this is it. So much HNNGGG!

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de…

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/30/2016 at 12:11

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Oh I see that makes a bit more since. Either way if you need authorship that bad maybe he needs to rethink his life. Believe it or not there is more to life than this little car blog

JR1 > Brian, The Life of 03/30/2016 at 12:14

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What company even made a 276 cubic inch flat head V8?

But I agree that is a beautiful car. Old Model A hot rods are still the pinnacle of hot rodding in my opinion.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:30

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Fair enough.

Next up on WCWYB - 1929 lol

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/30/2016 at 12:31

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Perhaps...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:34

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or any year you can pick a Duesy.

Brian, The Life of > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:51

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It’s most likely a bored-out 255.

Pickup_man > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:51

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Model A pickup.

And assuming I could modify it...

KnowsAboutCars > JR1 03/30/2016 at 12:56

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Lancia Lambda limousine perhaps. Unibody and independent suspension since 1922! In 1928 it would’ve been powered by a 69 hp 2.6 liter V4.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 03/30/2016 at 13:00

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Choice #1: 1928 Mercedes SSK

Choice#2: 1928 Maybach Zeppelin

0pihl > JR1 03/30/2016 at 13:05

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She didn’t buy it in 1928 but my grandmother was driving a Wills St. Claire in 1928.

JR1 > Pickup_man 03/30/2016 at 13:36

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You can modify it!

JR1 > KnowsAboutCars 03/30/2016 at 13:36

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That is a cool car. I am sure they sold these in the US but I am not sure at the same time.

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 03/30/2016 at 13:37

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Sure buy a German car when the people of Germany could barely afford to sustain themselves.

JR1 > 0pihl 03/30/2016 at 13:39

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Really? Correct me if I am wrong but those were worth a good little deal of money when they were new.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 03/30/2016 at 13:45

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Yes, why not?

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1 03/30/2016 at 13:47

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Probably

Pickup_man > JR1 03/30/2016 at 14:04

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Yay! The possibilities are endless!

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 03/30/2016 at 14:35

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No reason. I was just thinking how funny it was that car markers all made outstandingly expensive cars during times of such hardship.

JR1 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 03/30/2016 at 14:36

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Probably a very good answer

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 03/30/2016 at 14:43

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Well a good amount of the rich were still rich.

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 03/30/2016 at 14:59

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Sort of. The GDP in the US got destroyed by 32 so a lot of the rich sunk into hardship as well.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 03/30/2016 at 15:00

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Oh yeah, I wasn’t saying they didn’t. But there were some of the old money and moguls and such that made it out on top.

Die-Trying > JR1 03/30/2016 at 15:34

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Oshkosh 4x4 model h snowplow dumper

Conan > JR1 03/30/2016 at 16:28

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Pre Depression barely?

Conan > JR1 03/30/2016 at 16:37

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1928 Bugatti Type 43

JR1 > Die-Trying 03/30/2016 at 16:48

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Very versatile. I like how you think

JR1 > Conan 03/30/2016 at 16:49

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No idea what you mean here.

JR1 > Conan 03/30/2016 at 16:50

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I very nearly picked this. But then I thought I should at least keep it semi realistic

Die-Trying > JR1 03/30/2016 at 16:55

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thanks, i like to find stuff that would be enjoyable(entertaining) to take anywhere, and then some.

Conan > JR1 03/30/2016 at 16:57

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I tried a little? It’s not a Royale!

JR1 > Die-Trying 03/30/2016 at 16:57

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That certainly fits the bill

Conan > JR1 03/30/2016 at 16:57

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Germany tanked worse after 1929 and we stopped propping up Weimar from what I remember.

JR1 > Conan 03/30/2016 at 16:59

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I understand but even before 1929 you can’t exactly say Germany was in a great state economically. After the Depression the Weimar crumbled to such chaos that we got a character like Hitler in power.

dogisbadob > JR1 03/30/2016 at 17:07

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A Pierce Arrow

JR1 > dogisbadob 03/30/2016 at 17:09

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I thought about picking a Pierce but I think the 28 was right before the restyle so I figured I can wait a year and pick it later

Conan > JR1 03/30/2016 at 17:30

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You’re right. It was a definite house of cards but not quite so absolutely terrifyingly bad as after.

ranwhenparked > JR1 03/30/2016 at 20:21

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Probably a Hupmobile.

JR1 > ranwhenparked 03/30/2016 at 20:22

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What is this great draw to the Hupmobile. I don’t get it?

ranwhenparked > JR1 03/30/2016 at 20:27

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Upscale looks at a moderate price that 1928 me could probably swing. Plus, an available 80hp straight eight, or the standard 57hp straight six that was pretty bullet proof.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 03/31/2016 at 14:22

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Hupmobile in a lot of ways was the American Lexus of the 30s with a little of a Dodge Brothers-esque humility and bigger-than-you-will-ever-need style thrown in. Comfortable, staid, well-performing, reliable entry luxury - with features that innovated - but not a car that was attractive to a car brand brand snob. Easy to overlook for being an appliance, but a really jam-up car. Think an independent Mercury, or what Edsel was trying to shoot for.

Declan Hackett > JR1 03/31/2016 at 19:00

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Gold… And then one year later, everything !

Declan Hackett > JR1 03/31/2016 at 19:03

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Or seriously…

If it’s good enough for Brian Johnson…

JR1 > Declan Hackett 03/31/2016 at 21:53

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That is a great answer

LongbowMkII > JR1 06/26/2016 at 08:08

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It’s fun to say.

Hupmobile.