Droolin' Time

black mamba · January 27, 2016

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. The last time I know about this one selling, it went for well over six million....probably go for a bunch more now.

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Not your daddy's everyday Buick

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1948 Delahaye 135 MS

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1936 Delahaye 135

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moose135 · January 27, 2016

Yeah, they probably wouldn't like it if I drooled on their cars...real beauties, nicely photographed, Tom!

Stumblebum · January 28, 2016

What a unique set of beauties! I have never seen any that looked like these before. #2 and last one would be my favorites!
Cheers Tom!

black mamba · January 28, 2016

moose135 wrote: »

Yeah, they probably wouldn't like it if I drooled on their cars...real beauties, nicely photographed, Tom!

Thanks, John. I'd like to be sharing the Daytona 24 Hours race with you. I hope you have a great time there.

Stay safe,

Tom

black mamba · January 28, 2016

Stumblebum wrote: »

What a unique set of beauties! I have never seen any that looked like these before. #2 and last one would be my favorites!
Cheers Tom!

I tell you, Taz, the really big iron shows up at these leading shows. Those French cars from the 30's and 40's are among the most beautiful ever produced.

Take care, my friend,

Tom

torags · January 28, 2016

Wow those Delahayes are gorgeous...

The Buick ain't so shabby either...

Well resolved shots Tom

black mamba · January 28, 2016

torags wrote: »

Wow those Delahayes are gorgeous...

The Buick ain't so shabby either...

Well resolved shots Tom

Hey Rags, I really appreciate the visit. I wish photos could adequately convey just how stunning some of these cars are.

See you,

Tom

Cavalier · January 29, 2016

Tom, some great shots of some fabulous autos. Interestingly, I shot the same Delahaye in 2013 in the foothills of California - at a Custom Restorer's show room . License plate is the same. I don't mean to crash your thread, but thought it was interesting how this car got around! Again - great shots and I love the 36 Delahaye.

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black mamba · January 29, 2016

That's interesting, Jo. Thanks for sending along the picture. As one would imagine, many of the fabulous cars that hit these major shows call California home. If I wanted to really step out, it would be some version of a Delahaye I would be after. They're rolling art personified.

Take care,

Tom

Juano · February 2, 2016

Six million!? Wow... Great reminder of how mere a mortal I am.

CCoop · February 3, 2016

Funny, from the title of your thread I though we were going to be looking at baby pictures! You've got me grinning as I look through these pics! Very nice, indeed!! --Carter

sarasphotos · February 3, 2016

Love these Tom! Great job of getting good, clear shots in the midst of those crowds. And of course the cars are to die for... although I really am fond of the Horchs and Maybachs from that era, the french cars are truly special - love those curves!

Cheers, Sara

black mamba · February 3, 2016

Juano wrote: »

Six million!? Wow... Great reminder of how mere a mortal I am.

I tell you, Cristóbal, you don't have to be around the world of really high-end cars very long to realize that the monies thrown around can get insane....and it's not just limited to the cars themselves. A lot of associated memorabilia, books, etc. can also command stiff selling prices.

Referencing the Cobra Daytona Coupe....a few years back I bought a book that is considered the definitive bible concerning the conception, development, and racing of that fabulous car. At the time of publication, I paid $150 for the book. I recently sold that book to someone who wanted it more than I did for $1200. Crazy.

See you buddy,

Tom

black mamba · February 3, 2016

CCoop wrote: »

Funny, from the title of your thread I though we were going to be looking at baby pictures! You've got me grinning as I look through these pics! Very nice, indeed!! --Carter

Hey Carter, it's great to have you drop by. I guess we enter the world drooling and, like in my case, as an old man I'm still drooling...about cars of all things. Darlene says I'm hopeless. Maybe I am.

Take care, my friend,

Tom

black mamba · February 3, 2016

sarasphotos wrote: »

Love these Tom! Great job of getting good, clear shots in the midst of those crowds. And of course the cars are to die for... although I really am fond of the Horchs and Maybachs from that era, the french cars are truly special - love those curves!

Cheers, Sara

Golly, Sara, I didn't know you were a fellow car aficionado but anyone who knows of Horchs and Maybachs is more than a casual observer. Unfortunately, the growing crowds at the major shows have diminished my fervor somewhat for the combat necessary to get clear shots. At some point, I'll probably start leaving my camera home and just enjoy the scene....but I'm not at that point yet:D

Stay safe,

Tom

sarasphotos · February 3, 2016

I had a good friend who hobby was restauration and as a result I've attended a few car shows and developed a casual interest in the classics (and even ridden in a few!). Those cars are true things of beauty and artful craftsmanship. I've even visited the museum near Strasbourg where there are over 100 Bugattis (!!). Wow, that was something!

And please... don't leave your camera at home any time soon!

Cheers, Sara

black mamba · February 3, 2016

sarasphotos wrote: »

I had a good friend who hobby was restauration and as a result I've attended a few car shows and developed a casual interest in the classics (and even ridden in a few!). Those cars are true things of beauty and artful craftsmanship. I've even visited the museum near Strasbourg where there are over 100 Bugattis (!!). Wow, that was something!

And please... don't leave your camera at home any time soon!

Cheers, Sara

Gracious!! All those Bugattis is one spot would surely send me into sensory overload. I've seen my share of those things but never so many at once. My bucket list includes visiting some of Europe's top museums and collections. I best get my butt in high gear....time's flying by.

Take care,

Tom

dsp · February 6, 2016

Love those Daytona Coupes. That one (CSX 2601) sold for $7.25 million at Mecum Monterey in 2009. It was a no-sale at Mecum's Spring Auction that same year at $7.5 Million. Guess holding out didn't pay off this time. But, at those prices, what's $250k?

jerryr · February 7, 2016

Nice images of the Delahayes!

black mamba · February 7, 2016

dsp wrote: »

Love those Daytona Coupes. That one (CSX 2601) sold for $7.25 million at Mecum Monterey in 2009. It was a no-sale at Mecum's Spring Auction that same year at $7.5 Million. Guess holding out didn't pay off this time. But, at those prices, what's $250k?

When dealing in cars of this ilk, greed can set in rather quickly. The reality of the market might take a while to emerge and will often dictate selling prices somewhat different than we expect. I've personally been on both sides of that picture.....as a buyer and as a seller but never with cars of this price magnitude, however.

Thanks for looking in and providing additional info.

Tom

black mamba · February 7, 2016

jerryr wrote: »

Nice images of the Delahayes!

Thanks for the visit, Jerry. I find that folks who don't know much about cars at all ( not referring to you ) still swoon over the Delahayes. Beautiful is a universally admired trait, I suppose.

Tom

willard3 · February 19, 2016

Love the Delahayes, Tom, right on the cusp of understanding aerodynamics.

Droolin' Time

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