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My grandfather recently passed and when going through old photos, I found these two. My grandfather was known to purchase cars that weren't convertibles, only to chop their roofs off. This one could be an example of that. I'd really like to know what car this is though. Any help would be appreciated.

It must have been sometime after WW2 (late 40s), so this may be an American vehicle.

[pukicabuki]

Originally Posted by Dashman

That appears to be a late 30's Ford Roadster. The front grill is a dead giveaway. Hard to tell for sure without seeing more pics. Here is a pic of '36 Ford Roadster fully restored.

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The grill, hood, and fenders are totally different. I have no idea what it is but its definitely not what you posted.

[MisterSkiMask]

if only Jay Leno was a member....

I think it may be a Chrysler 193x, suicide doors and bumper match

[MisterSkiMask]

pretty close

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by Dashman

This is actually one of the more interesting threads of late. I thought for a minute it could be a Chrysler, but taking a closer look: 1) The front grill on those have a more solid piece of chrome up here. 2) The front bumper has a more straight line profile 3) And there are 5 style line on the side grill of the hood instead of 3.

Come on Leno post up..lol

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Keep in mind there was a ton of coach building going on back then. Often a driving chassis with a grille was delivered and the coach builder got to work. Some of the chryslers from that era had vent doors

[MisterSkiMask]

I may have it, 1934 Buick roadster

[MisterSkiMask]

1934 Buick roadster, different grille, maybe different year

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Thanks everyone for the help so far. I'm doing quite a bit of digging as well, especially using Google Images.

Originally Posted by Dashman

Agree, I think it is going to be difficult to know for sure working off two old pics and also because the car was very modified according to the OP. Be interesting to see if there are any pre-war era enthusiasts who will chime in.

Even though my grandfather was known for chopping off roofs, I am not sure if he went much further than that. If you look at this picture carefully, it actually looks like the front window folds down and there is a convertible top in the back.

Great eye on the suicide doors. I had not noticed that yet.

[KingOfJericho]

I'm thinking a 1934 Chrysler.

[Spinny02]

great lines!

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I'm thinking a 1934 Chrysler.

I think we are getting closer, thanks. I typed 1934 Chrysler in Google and found this:



It's described as a 1934 Chrysler CA 2dr Coupe. The suicide doors match!

[NormE91]

1930-something Auto Union? Very similar, including the suicide doors...

http://www.audi.com.au/au/brand/en/a...2_fenster.html

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by NormE91

1930-something Auto Union? Very similar, including the suicide doors...

http://www.audi.com.au/au/brand/en/a...2_fenster.html

The hubs/wheel offset and the lower block out on the grille look like a good match on that car.

[KingOfJericho]

It's the horizontal vents that make it American. I also looked at Fiats and alike of the same era and they all have vertical or completely different vents on the "hood".

The grille on the car in question is a wreck and likely custom so I discount that entirely from the equation. Suicide doors are a major factor and make me think Chrysler.

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

It's the horizontal vents that make it American. I also looked at Fiats and alike of the same era and they all have vertical or completely different vents on the "hood".

The grille on the car in question is a wreck and likely custom so I discount that entirely from the equation. Suicide doors are a major factor and make me think Chrysler.

The circular logo on the wrecked grille makes me think it's Chrysler also.

[Mr Tonka]

I think we have a winner….

I believe this to be a 4 door version of the OP's vehicle in question. 1934 Chrysler Convertible Coupe i believe is the correct answer to OPs question. Although the pic in the OP seems to be a base version.





Here is a restored / modified 2 door version. Note the hinged windshield. Also, the grills are the same. One is just fully chromed and the other is partially painted.

[KingOfJericho]

So what do I win? Free trip to Belgium?

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

So what do I win? Free trip to Belgium?

Ha, I actually just got back from Belgium. The weather isn't exactly amazing right now. Cold, wet and dreary. Wait until summertime!

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

So what do I win? Free trip to Belgium?

Good call. the buick is very similar. The badge and ridge in the hood are about the only things separating the two.

[twin fed]

I am not sure what it is, but I can say that it is definitely not any of the cars listed above. I personally think that it is a European pre-war car, probably nothing any of us has heard of.

[wrickem]

I'm surprised that nobody suggested for you to run a license plate check. It was great seeing everybody being helpful.


This is the best thread in a long long time

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Originally Posted by twin fed

I am not sure what it is, but I can say that it is definitely not any of the cars listed above. I personally think that it is a European pre-war car, probably nothing any of us has heard of.

I was afraid of this. I actually looked at mid 30s Citroen and they look quite a bit like what I posted as well. I don't even know what other cars they had running around during the war, so I feel like there is still a possibility it's something else.

Originally Posted by wrickem

I'm surprised that nobody suggested for you to run a license plate check. It was great seeing everybody being helpful.


This is the best thread in a long long time

It would very tough, but not impossible!