"At least two custom-built publicity speedsters were in use by Gilmore. The first one in the early 1930s looked something like an Auburn. The second one looked like a Cord but had a fin running down the back. It reminds one of what "Flash Gordon" might have driven. The cars were used on tour, in parades, etc. Both cars were painted cream and trimmed in red with red leather upholstery which had to be replaced on a regular basis because the lion cubs liked to claw and chew it apart. A few years ago, the first speedster disappeared and has since been known as the "Gilmore Mystery Car.""
I'm sure they wouldn't want my used rubbers.
ReplyDeleteNice car, btw.
ReplyDeleteSure they would ! It helps to defeat Nazis.
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ReplyDeleteAuburn Boattail - I think.
ReplyDelete"At least two custom-built publicity speedsters were in use by
ReplyDeleteGilmore. The first one in the early 1930s looked something like an
Auburn. The second one looked like a Cord but had a fin running down the
back. It reminds one of what "Flash Gordon" might have driven. The
cars were used on tour, in parades, etc. Both cars were painted cream and
trimmed in red with red leather upholstery which had to be replaced on
a regular basis because the lion cubs liked to claw and chew it apart.
A few years ago, the first speedster disappeared and has since been known
as the "Gilmore Mystery Car.""
http://mlsandy.home.tsixroads.com/Corinth_MLSANDY/rt118.html
Gilmore is now Mobil.
Great information !
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