Imagine Trying To Repair This

black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
edited June 19, 2010 in Other Cool Shots
Yup. That's a real Rolls-Royce. More specifically, it's a 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith. All the wood you see is Peruvian Walnut. It took three years to assemble all the body panels, finish them, hinge them, and mount them to the chassis. A lot of additional time was spent constructing the dual instrument panels.

When ready for final finish, 12 coats of Marine varnish were applied and that was topped off with 2 coats of auto Clear Cote. The upholstery is blue smooth leather trimmed with blue faux alligator. The carpeting is gray lambskin. There's not a flaw anywhere on this thing. Unbelievable.

And, yes, in the trunk is a large jar of Grey Poupon.



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I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.

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  • desertfischdesertfisch Registered Users Posts: 35 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    Wow, thats it, just, wow.
    bruce
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  • chuckinsocalchuckinsocal Registered Users Posts: 932 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    15524779-Ti.gif I don't think we have enough words to describe the beauty of that car. If it were mine I'd be afraid to take it out of the garage.
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  • Wil DavisWil Davis Registered Users Posts: 1,692 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    Nice car!

    …and thanks again, Tom!

    Reminds me somewhat of the 1924 Hispano-Suiza Tulipwood Torpedo

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  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    Howdy Tom,

    OK< I thought the Train Car/Limo was the wildest I'd seen,

    This one takes the Cake, what a beautiful car and I can't believe

    the Craftsmanship, and the wonderful tones of the wood.

    Very Nicely Done once again You Rascal!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    Beautiful car -- hate to drive it down the road and get bug splatter on it :cry
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  • GSPePGSPeP Registered Users Posts: 3,882 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    WOW ... Beautiful car. thumb.gif
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Hi Bruce,

    Man, I hear you. When I first saw this car, all I could think was " wow ".

    Thanks for looking in.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Hey Chuck,

    I'm with you. I'd be scared to death to take this thing out on the road.

    Take care,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,955 moderator
    edited June 17, 2010
    So if you get into a fender bender you need to take it to a master cabinetmaker. lol3.gif What I want to know is who had this thing built and did he ever, like, drive it?
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Hi Wil,

    I thought this one might catch your eye.

    Thanks for the link to the Hiapano-Suiza. Very Interesting.

    Take care my friend,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Yo Craig,

    Thanks for the kind words. I knew you'd appreciate this one. You just can't stand in front of this thing and not be flabbergasted. It's hard to imagine several people having the skills and talent to create such a car.

    Take care buddy,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    As beautiful as a Chriscraft boat. WOW. Just WOW.
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  • Bend The LightBend The Light Registered Users Posts: 1,887 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    :jawdrop:jawdrop:jawdrop:jawdrop:jawdrop
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Hi Mary,

    Bug splatter, rock chips, road grime....anything like that would keep me from taking this thing on the road.

    Be well,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Hi Peter,

    It's good to hear from you over in Belgium. Thanks for looking in.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Hey Richard,

    I couldn't find anyone who was " babysitting " this car. It had miles on the odometer but they could well have been there before the car underwent this transformation....they probably were. You can bet that this car doesn't see many road miles, if any.

    Take care,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Hi Wally,

    Thanks for looking in. I'm with you on the " wow " part.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • WillCADWillCAD Registered Users Posts: 722 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Holy car! That's an amazing automobile!

    Do you have any other pics of it, perhaps from other perspectives or close-ups of the instrument panels?
    What I said when I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time: "The wide ain't wide enough and the zoom don't zoom enough!"
  • Wil DavisWil Davis Registered Users Posts: 1,692 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Sorry for butting in…

    There are some here

    …but they're nowhere near as good as Tom's!

    HTH -

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    - Wil

    (also you might throw "1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith walnut" into google (All praise be to google! :D )
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Bend The Light....

    Its a jaw-dropper for sure. Thanks for the visit.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Hey Will,

    Thanks for taking a look. The info Wil passes on is just what you want. I only took the one shot.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Hi Wil,

    The site you mentioned is exactly the one I would have refered Will to. I often visit that site for additional info if I need to. I really appreciate your willingness to jump in and help when needed. Many thanks.

    Take care,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    More than quite the auto. Amazing. thumb.gif Nice shot.
    Grey Poupon? What. rolleyes1.gif
    Michael
  • eL eSs VeeeL eSs Vee Registered Users Posts: 1,243 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2010
    Words fail me.
    Lee
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2010
    I would probably wash my hands before working on it.
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2010
    Hey Michael,

    As always, I appreciate your support. A little Grey Poupon never hurt anybody.

    Take care,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2010
    Hi Lee,

    Now, I'd believe that of many folks....but not of you. Not of " Mr. Eloquence " himself.

    I hope you're doing well, my friend,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2010
    Hey Brad,

    Thanks for looking in.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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