The Prewar Thread

I didn't see that anyone made one, but it was suggested we do, so here we go!

I will start with the 1932 Miller V16 that I had the pleasure of working on for several years and getting to be the "mechanic" while running laps around the Milwaukee Mile.

I would consider this prewar but not fuly brass but I love the lock of the V12/16 Marmon's. Also man prewar prices are up in the last couple years.

That V16 is a work of art!

I will say all the cars in the collection of Peter Mullin.

Went to see the Mullin Automotive Museum today. Amazing cars. All of them. But this is my favorite.

It makes every other 30's car look like tractors.

Stu Hilborn's streamliner.

Bentley 4 1/2 litre blower

Bentley 4 1/2 litre blower that was used to set the lap record at Brooklands at 137mph

More please!!!

Model T speedster. I let the $1250 basketcase slip through my fingers. Of course it had a Datsun engine in it... weird. (Not the one pictured.)

The Golden Submarine built by Harry Miller and Fred Offenhauser

Auto Union FTMFW

MG Midget R-Type 746cc 4 cylinder with 113bhp and wishbone suspension

What? It was before the Gulf War.

Swallow Sidecar and Coach Building Company first cars were rebodied Austin 7s

and

In 1934, William Lyons formed, from the companies SS range, SS Cars Ltd

The SS1

But later the more famous SS100 named for its 100mph top speed came out.

After WW2, the company was renamed Jaguar.

1778: predates the Anglo-Spanish war. I cant be the only Anglo-Spanish war buff on here can I?

The original Silver Ghost

The most valuable car in the world. Supposedly worth $200 million.

Talbot Lagos. Some of the most beautiful cars ever built

The T150s

I'm in love with this thread...

Bugatti Type 57

Bugatti Type 37

Bugatti Type 32 the "Tank de Tours"

Somebody forgot to remove the crank from the car in the top picture.

Bugatti Type 35

Positive Camber FTW

Alfa 8C

Raced by Scuderia Ferrari managed by Enzo Ferrari. 330bhp and 320 lb ft

in!