Harry P. Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Remember, if you know the answer for sure (you know the source of the photo), don't tell us! That ruins the game for everyone else. The answer: REAL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherunicorn Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Real... maybe. Seriously, this time it's very hard to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The unusual metallic finish on the top looks kind of modelly, but that's a very professional lighting set-up on the car, so I'll say real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I say model.Just something about the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I voted model and judging from the votes so far being mostly in favor of model, I have to believe we are wrong! Still can't get my head around the metallic top. I don't recall ever seeing such a thing on a car of that era. Doesn't mean it's a model, I just don't remember ever seeing one until now. Now it is time to do some research and see if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice choice Harry. Found it, no hints or comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm thinking Model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 beautiful..... i vote real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I have no idea but I will say it is a beautiful photo of a beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 So I'll remember on Friday what I voted today I'm voting model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I say real. Front tires show the weight of the engine, and I never saw that done like that on a model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I say model because the whitewalls look just like inserts that haven't been fitted very carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsbase Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I say it´s a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 My vote goes for model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Final vote: 11 REAL, 30 MODEL. And the answer is... REAL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Car details (I'm guessing it's a Packard)? And what's up with the top? Edited October 3, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Oh well, another one wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 It is a recent sale from Pebble beach! Whittell Duesenberg. I was stunned when I found this.http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1064340_1931-duesenberg-model-j-owned-by-george-whittell-jr-at-gooding-co-pebble-beach-auctionThe top is aluminum and it is a true playboy's car. It was owned by the son of a wealthy industrialist and the man never worked a day in his life. Kind of a Great Gatsby sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 The important thing is... I fooled you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The important thing is... I fooled you guys! Oh, yea, you got me good on that one. I spent a lot of time looking for a model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I thought it was Tom Kirns model from GSL a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I thought it was Tom Kirns model from GSL a few years back. I figured a few of you might think that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 i'll tell you what telltales lead me to real: the trim strips on the decklid/rumble seat are far too fine and even; the bumper brackets are too thin to not be 1:1 steel; the tires do show weighting; the door handles, hinges, windshield frame, and other bright items are too fine to not be 1:1... but the lighting on that aluminum top almost had me fooled into thinking it might be Wingrove-style work. and finding a photo of the real deal was a definite search. good one, Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Irons Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I said real after I tried to count the spokes on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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