![]() Everything inside is new and everything works, including the massive speedometer and all the auxiliary gauges. Trimmed in brown broadcloth, it clearly draws inspiration from aircraft design, particularly with the exposed tube frames for the front seat. All the chrome is fresh, the paint and bodywork were professionally restored to a very high standard, and even the grille and hood ornament show exquisite detail.Īs stunning as the bodywork is, the interior is equally amazing. It seems to enhance the swoopy design, especially with the rear-mounted spare. The Town Sedan style is relatively rare in the world of Airflows, and indicates the blanked-out rear quarter windows, and I really like the look a great deal. The color is called either Moonglo or Sultana Sand depending on whose color chart you're using, and the light cream looks wonderful on the Airflow shape, giving it a light-hearted feel rather than the formal seriousness usually associated with them. And as you'd expect, there's not much wind noise thanks to the shape. But that safety cage construction pays big dividends on the road, because there's not a squeak or rattle anywhere in the car and it just whispers down the road. That rumor comes from the fact that the body is made from a steel cage with the body panels welded to it, however the floorboards are wood and it's still sitting on a conventional Chrysler frame. Yes, I used the term frame-off, because while the Airflow is rumored to be a unit-body car, it's not. ![]() I think I put about 15 of the 69 miles it's had since the full professional frame-off restoration was completed, and I am thoroughly impressed. OK, Chrysler guys, why have you been holding out on me and not telling me how AWESOME the Airflow is? I've always admired the design, but today I had the opportunity to drive this freshly restored 1934 Town Sedan, and I'm flat-out amazed by how modern it feels and how entertaining it is to drive.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |