Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]First, my thanks to Robert Meier, Ric, Geoff, Lluis, Jim Nichols, Phillipe Amard, Oliver Bryk and Jim Hemenway for all the kind words on my B&W set of pictures from the Concours. Now for the first set in color. Starting with the Talbot-Lago. This car is a unique Figoni & Falashi bodied Coupe, the only one with skirts on all four fenders. It was originally ordered by the Maharaji of Kalpurtha for the Maharani, who was an exotic dancer with the Folies Bergere (I couldn't make this up!). It was imported by Luigi Chinetti in 1950 and donated to the Nethercutt Collection in 2005. Two full length pictures here: _http://tinyurl.com/3zqgwm_ (http://tinyurl.com/3zqgwm) _http://tinyurl.com/49xej7_ (http://tinyurl.com/49xej7) For Geoff, a ride in the 1929 Rolls-Royce Boattail Roadster: _http://tinyurl.com/4s24kr_ (http://tinyurl.com/4s24kr) _http://tinyurl.com/4uuvwm_ (http://tinyurl.com/4uuvwm) A 1939 Delahaye T165 Cabriolet. The French do have style! _http://tinyurl.com/5xfs8t_ (http://tinyurl.com/5xfs8t) 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limo. The body was designed by Geoffrey DeHavilland, which explains the backward rake of the windshield, typical of airliners of that era. _http://tinyurl.com/4u5efh_ (http://tinyurl.com/4u5efh) Finally, for Ferrari lovers everywhere, and who isn't, a 250GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione _http://tinyurl.com/4tx4mq_ (http://tinyurl.com/4tx4mq) As ever, comments, critiques and suggestions welcomed and appreciated. Best Regards, Ira Silverman Irvine, CA **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)