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Title: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: pnegyesi on November 10, 2009, 04:38:00 AM
What's this? Name of the donor, coachbuilder and year - for a point
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 10, 2009, 05:01:08 AM
 ^-^
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Ray B. on November 18, 2009, 08:56:05 AM
 ^-^ and  ^-^
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Tuckeroo on November 19, 2009, 03:44:26 PM
Guessing 1 out of 3: Spohn?
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: pnegyesi on November 19, 2009, 04:19:00 PM
Yes, this is a Spohn body
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: pnegyesi on November 27, 2009, 02:12:37 PM
Professionals, here's your chance
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Paul Jaray on November 28, 2009, 02:48:16 AM
I have a slightly different version, made on a Chevrolet chassis for an Air Force Jet Pilot in 1955.
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 28, 2009, 03:18:51 AM
It looks like Spohn was channeling the Paxton Phoenix when the front end was being designed. The rear is more in keeping with the standard (for them) Le Sabre look.
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: pnegyesi on November 28, 2009, 03:25:38 AM
Not Chevrolet chassis and not 1955 - earlier
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Paul Jaray on November 28, 2009, 03:42:00 AM
Oldsmobile, then?
The Pontiac-Cadillac and Ford verions were all different...
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: pnegyesi on November 28, 2009, 03:43:20 AM
Nope, not an Oldsmobile
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Paul Jaray on November 28, 2009, 03:51:41 AM
Last guess...Mercury?
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 28, 2009, 04:17:03 AM
I think you hit on it before. PJ - the opposed wipers and overall size say "Cadillac" to me.
Title: Re: PN #14
Post by: pnegyesi on November 28, 2009, 08:53:28 AM
It is a Mercury-based custom by Spohn.
Title: Re: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: StillOutThere on December 29, 2009, 02:16:40 PM
Howdy, I'm a newbie and found the site because of researching Spohn customs.   I've been tracking one such car for about 45 years.  Attaching the key ingredient photo scan.  I'll check back later...
Title: Re: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: Ultra on December 29, 2009, 02:19:02 PM
Quote from: StillOutThere on December 29, 2009, 02:16:40 PM
Howdy, I'm a newbie and found the site because of researching Spohn customs.   I've been tracking one such car for about 45 years.  Attaching the key ingredient photo scan.  I'll check back later...

I think he is asking if anyone knows what car this is?  I am not sure.  Hopefully he drops by with more specificity.

Title: Re: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 29, 2009, 02:32:02 PM
I believe this is the alleged "Veritas by Spohn that inspired the Buick LeSabre" that has been flogged at various sites by the alleged owner curator / seller of the car. It sits in a museum out west. I have some more info at home, and will comment later.
Title: Re: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 29, 2009, 02:53:29 PM
Found it. Google "Hartung License Plate Museum", Veritias and Spohn", and you'll find plenty of posts around the net about this one.  :(

Ol' "Veritas49" had 'em buying it, hook, line and sinker.  ;D

Title: Re: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 30, 2009, 04:03:53 AM
By the way, StillOutThere is a well-known Texas auto collector, whose cars are mentioned on lots of automotive sites around the web. Good to see you, WG!
Title: Re: Solved - PN #14: Mercury-based custom by Spohn, cca 1953
Post by: StillOutThere on January 09, 2010, 11:27:03 AM
Here is another picture of the Spohn custom I have been tracking on for decades.  Same car as in my pics, same paint, decades later and now gone from the location where photographed.  Still would like to know CURRENT location and accurate identity of the make and year of the car.   Anyone out there that has seen it or knows its whereabouts?