I was watching Barrett-Jackson auction the other night and saw a Cadilac(59??) that Loewy had customized for his wife to drive in Europe. Some of the styling cues were uncanny resemblances to stylling of our beloved Avanti. Rear fender wheel openings being tilted toward the back, some rounding on the rear end below very subdued fins. Very little chrome on the front, grille was removed and the hood had a center raised portion the extended down over the front where grille was supposed to be. The hood extended down and to the front like the Hawk, but with no chrome, just rows of small holes painted over with the car color. The man had some unmistakeable signature styling. One of his grand sons was there helping the bidding.
I also am a "new" owner/caretaker of a 76 Avanti RQB2392. Car is original, lovingly owned and cared for by Paul Quinn from Oct 1984 to 1/7/11. My previous Avanti experience was owning a 1964 round headlight R i Black with red/fawn interior from April 1966 - January 1969. I had a ton of great Avanti memories and always said I would get another. Raising kids and college costs for 7 did delay that resolution until now, 41 years later. I am eagerly awaiting Spring time to break out the Avanti cruising!
Loewy designed Caddy
in Avanti Pub
Posted · Edited by plwindish
I was watching Barrett-Jackson auction the other night and saw a Cadilac(59??) that Loewy had customized for his wife to drive in Europe. Some of the styling cues were uncanny resemblances to stylling of our beloved Avanti. Rear fender wheel openings being tilted toward the back, some rounding on the rear end below very subdued fins. Very little chrome on the front, grille was removed and the hood had a center raised portion the extended down over the front where grille was supposed to be. The hood extended down and to the front like the Hawk, but with no chrome, just rows of small holes painted over with the car color. The man had some unmistakeable signature styling. One of his grand sons was there helping the bidding.
I also am a "new" owner/caretaker of a 76 Avanti RQB2392. Car is original, lovingly owned and cared for by Paul Quinn from Oct 1984 to 1/7/11. My previous Avanti experience was owning a 1964 round headlight R i Black with red/fawn interior from April 1966 - January 1969. I had a ton of great Avanti memories and always said I would get another. Raising kids and college costs for 7 did delay that resolution until now, 41 years later. I am eagerly awaiting Spring time to break out the Avanti cruising!