1937 Dodge D5 “Charlie”
Featuring a modified split grille, larger headlamps, and horns moved behind the grille, the Dodge Series D5 had a facelift compared to the predecessor Series D2. A chrome strip highlights the length of the car. The 1937 model was the only member of the D5 series. This classic car looks like it’s ready to prowl the streets of New York or Los Angeles, and the version we see in front of us has some amazing red details.
The owner of this car has named it “Charlie,” giving it even more personality than it already had. The town it’s parked in, Napier, has quite a bit of Art Deco style to it on its own, but the addition of this classic ride has bumped it up another notch.
1925 Rolls Royce Phantom I Aerodynamic Coupe
The 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom was a wonderful option at the time if you had money burning a hole in your pocket. Besides looking like a car from Tim Burton’s Batman adaptation, this vehicle was one of the most prized and awarded in its time. The Phantom won numerous awards both because of its design and thanks to its incredible build and performance.
One of the most legendary features behind this car was its ability to make almost zero noise at speeds of over one hundred miles per hour. The beautiful curves on the vehicle look better than some of today’s most expensive luxury cars. We’re happy to say that the company maintained its standard, as today’s Rolls Royce Phantom is just as impressive as it was back then.
1929 Vauxhall Hurlingham
In late 1927, Vauxhall decided to undercut the entire market and release a six-cylinder engine car for less than £1000. This caused various media outlets to go crazy and provided much free press to the automaker. The company doubled down on its decision and gave its vehicle an engine improvement from 2.7 liters to 3 liters the following year.
The car was available in many different configurations, from an open 2-seater and up to a limousine build. Vauxhall’s latest model at the time, the Vauxhall 80, managed to reach 62 horsepower, a 15% increase from previous models. Unfortunately, it failed due to having a much higher price tag than its predecessors.
1933 Buick Series 60 Sport Coupe
1933 was a low point in Buick production – they made a mere forty thousand cars during this Great Depression year. They might not have had the numbers, but they did have undeniable style. Using Buick’s 273 cubic inch, 97 horsepower straight-eight engine, the Series 60 has a hum that will shake the earth.
Extra wheels will keep you moving, and the classic cab style draws the eye to the highway. White, black, and red are a classic look with a dose of color, and the headlights and grille plant it firmly in the pre-war era. This car is even said to have a roll-down rear window, a feature that is nowhere to be found in modern cars.
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spyder
With a sleek, aerodynamic design and some distinctly European elements, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spyder we see here is a supercar racer that numerous drivers used to their advantage, placing first, second, and third in the 1936 Mille Miglia. The decision to take the design to the road was a simple one.
Few of these cars exist now, and a garage fire almost got rid of more of them, but a few classic and attractive examples are still around. The long chassis and curved cab area have plenty of style, and there are some varieties out there that have wheel covers for an even more classic and classy look. Plus, it’s hard to beat powder blue on a sunny day.