The Finer Things in Life

frost · 02-14-2011, 08:53 PM

antennahead · 02-14-2011, 10:42 PM

Nice ^ Is this something recently created or old?

frost · 02-16-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Nice ^ Is this something recently created or old?

The person who sent me the photo didn't give me any information, so I had to put my google-fu to the test.

Apparently it's a 1948 Norman Timbs Special.

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Mechanical engineer Norman E. Timbs created this dramatic streamliner in the 1940s. Timbs resume already included work on Indianapolis winners, such as the famous 'Blue Crown Specials.' It took him over two years to complete the car at a cost of $10,000. The body was created in aluminum by Emil Diedt at a cost of $8,000.

Timbs was influenced by the Auto Union Type C and Mercedes-Benz W25 Avus Streamlined GP racers from the 1930s. His shape is a close approximation to these cars, the GP cars of their day.

The Special uses a 1948 Buick straight 8 engine, with dual 'Compound' carburetors and dual exhausts, to propel the 2,200 lb. car to 120 mph. The engine resides in a tube chassis, behind the driver. The chassis is built from four-inch tubes, which kick up over the rear axle. The smooth shape is long, low and sports an underbelly pan. A one-piece rear panel opens to reveal the entire rear end of the chassis.

The car was discovered in the desert pretty much intact in 2002. It was restored by Dave Crouse.

antennahead · 02-16-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

The person who sent me the photo didn't give me any information, so I had to put my google-fu to the test.

Apparently it's a 1948 Norman Timbs Special.

Wow, cool story!!!

SmoothZ · 02-16-2011, 08:03 PM

That's amazing.

Clacquam · 11-07-2014, 04:49 AM

a few years ago when i started working I got me a leica m series camera and a rolex watch which i thought were the finer things in life. however, over time they became ordinary. it's just a camera and watch to me now

Meulen · 11-07-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Clacquam

a few years ago when i started working I got me a leica m series camera and a rolex watch which i thought were the finer things in life. however, over time they became ordinary. it's just a camera and watch to me now

inspirational! LOL

frost · 02-16-2011, 08:06 PM

I'd murder 55 people for that car.

370Z Purist · 02-16-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I'd murder 55 people for that car.

Only 55?

travisjb · 02-16-2011, 10:08 PM

cobalt yacht 46... targeting this for a few years down the road

frost · 03-03-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

cobalt yacht 46... targeting this for a few years down the road

Beautiful. I was just checking out the inside:

Xan · 03-03-2011, 08:21 PM

Few years down the road, that's a $1.2M yacht... you're doing better than me...

travisjb · 03-03-2011, 09:29 PM

It's a beautiful yacht! they are known for ride quality and build quality... not necessarily the fastest on the water, but I understand it is the RR or mercedes of watercraft

re $, one should always have goals, right? if I ever buy it, standing invite for OG day trips! lol

antennahead · 03-03-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

It's a beautiful yacht! they are known for ride quality and build quality... not necessarily the fastest on the water, but I understand it is the RR or mercedes of watercraft

re $, one should always have goals, right? if I ever buy it, standing invite for OG day trips! lol

I'll drive down to Tampa for that one

frost · 03-03-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I'll drive down to Tampa for that one

Truth

02-14-2011, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 58	Nice ^ Is this something recently created or old? __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

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Clacquam Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Berkeley, CA 94704 Posts: 10 Drives: 04 Nissan 350Z CS M6 Rep Power: 11	a few years ago when i started working I got me a leica m series camera and a rolex watch which i thought were the finer things in life. however, over time they became ordinary. it's just a camera and watch to me now __________________ Pharmacy Technician School St. Louis

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	cobalt yacht 46... targeting this for a few years down the road __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Few years down the road, that's a $1.2M yacht... you're doing better than me... __________________

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	It's a beautiful yacht! they are known for ride quality and build quality... not necessarily the fastest on the water, but I understand it is the RR or mercedes of watercraft re $, one should always have goals, right? if I ever buy it, standing invite for OG day trips! lol __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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