Harry P. Posted September 29, 2014 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!
otherunicorn Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 Real... maybe. Seriously, this time it's very hard to tell.
sjordan2 Posted September 29, 2014 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.
Pete J. Posted September 29, 2014 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.
Pete J. Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice choice Harry. Found it, no hints or comments.
Nacho Z Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 I have no idea but I will say it is a beautiful photo of a beautiful car!
horsepower Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 So I'll remember on Friday what I voted today I'm voting model.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted September 30, 2014 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...
DonW Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 I say model because the whitewalls look just like inserts that haven't been fitted very carefully.
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2014 Author Posted October 3, 2014 Final vote: 11 REAL, 30 MODEL. And the answer is... REAL!
sjordan2 Posted October 3, 2014 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
Pete J. Posted October 3, 2014 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.
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2014 Author Posted October 3, 2014 The important thing is... I fooled you guys!
Pete J. Posted October 3, 2014 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!
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 I thought it was Tom Kirns model from GSL a few years back.
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2014 Author 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...
62rebel Posted October 3, 2014 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!
Rusty Irons Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 I said real after I tried to count the spokes on the wheels.
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