#A141 by Amsterdam SOLVED: 'The Mobilgas Special' based on a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport (Hemi V8)

[Amsterdam]

A complete answer on what this is will earn you one point.

[Otto Puzzell]

 

[f1fan]

I see an early 50's Caddy in there.  Perhaps an election campaigning car?

Tea Party?

[Raul1983]

Originally a 1937 Buick Century built by Bohman & Schwartz Company. It was however rebuilt in 1954 using a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport chassis and a Chrysler hemi V8. In the picture is the latter one.

[Amsterdam]

Originally a 1937 Buick Century built by Bohman & Schwartz Company. It was however rebuilt in 1954 using a 1954 Chrysler Imperial Newport chassis and a Chrysler hemi V8. In the picture is the latter one.

That is the car indeed, can you complete the story?

Locked for you

[Raul1983]

Originally built for a movie 'Topper' (1937). Later used by Gilmore Oil Company and then Mobiloil for promotional purposes. It was known as the 'Gilmore Special'. Later Mobil Oil bought Gilmore company and the car was renamed as 'Mobilgas Special'. In 1954 it was 'updated' so Mobil could continue to use it in promotions. The car toured in parades, automobile races and such. As far as I know the car still exists.

[Amsterdam]

Yes, answer complete and one point for you.

[Amsterdam]

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[Otto Puzzell]

Another view

[Ray B.]

Much of this car's story can be found here, with pictures...
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=17212.0

[Otto Puzzell]

Period pic and text

[Otto Puzzell]

Period pic of the Mobilgas Special