maybe well known, maybe not...
Is that a Glaserati? ;)
Glas 2600 V8.
I knew I had better posted this in the rookie section...
Congratulation - it´s the Frua-designed Glas 2600/3000, also nicknamed "Glaserati"
What´s the car´s designation that belongs to this chassis?
some hundred of those have been built.
Daimler V8 saloon?
Maserati Quattroporte?
QuoteMaserati Quattroporte?
There´s some (obscure) relation to the Maserati ;D
Italian-designed American car?
There can't have been that many cars with a de Dion rear axle on leaf springs. Then there's disc brakes all round, and a V8 engine that looks to have belt-driven camshafts.
Given that there's an obscure relation to the Maserati Quattroporte, I think this might be the Glas 2600 V8 Coupe (1965-67). Glas were pioneers of belt-driven camshafts, and the V8 had bodywork by Frua, who also designed the original Quattroporte. I think the 2600 Coupe was known as the "Glaserati" because of the similarity in the styling.
I think you are spot-on there Tom!
I tried so hard to think of European V8-engined 4-seaters from the Maserati Quattroporte era but just couldn't get any into my mind! I had figured that Frua was the connection but had forgotten that the Glas had a V8.
Think you'll be getting a well-earned point!
QuoteGiven that there's an obscure relation to the Maserati Quattroporte, I think this might be the Glas 2600 V8 Coupe (1965-67). Glas were pioneers of belt-driven camshafts, and the V8 had bodywork by Frua, who also designed the original Quattroporte. I think the 2600 Coupe was known as the "Glaserati" because of the similarity in the styling.
Wooohoooo!!!
You´re really good Tom!
You´ve spotted the special features well and the explanation including the "Glaserati" name is just perfect.
A well deserved additional point is yours.
merged ;)