Lincoln-Zephir Continental 1941

The Lincoln-Zephyr brand was introduced in 1936 as a cost content over the Lincoln brand; It was introduced to bridge the gap between the number of Ford V8 deluxe and top range of Lincoln, as the LaSalle brand was Cadillac. The Zephir cars were the first after the failure of Chrysler Airfolw to have an aerodynamic successful style.

Frank was eager to try this beautiful vintage cars on the road, not so much for the car itself but for what it was throbbing under the hood: a 4.8-liter V12 flatehead perfectly functioning expertly prepared properly.

 

The sweet unusual noise has left Frank startled while conducting this jewel on the sunny lands of Arizona, and thanks to aerodynamics the speed seemed to above the expectations of the most avid driver.The car m.y 1941 has arrived in the hands of unexpected Frank a real opportunity and in excellent conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

The red leather interior were excellent and they have not changed, the simplicity of this car is also essential in the dashboard with round dials and give a strange feeling to those who sit behind the wheel to drive almost an airplane

stay tuned!  Frank

CHEVROLET EL CAMINO 1968

Frank allows us to share daily life with photos El camino m.y 1968 in SS396 version

Tuxedo black and  rally wheels for this El Camino, red vinyl interior make this utility vehicle very aggressive despite being fully factory.

under the hood the 396 c.i offers well 375 Hp!

Much dust still flows under the wheels of this El camino ... Frank say.

Chevrolet El camino 1968 : Diecast 1/24 Danbury Mint partially restored by Frank 

Chevrolet pickup K line - 1972

Frank has a great passion for 4x4 pickups and proves it with one of his last works.

This time it is dedicated to a Chevrolet K10 in 1972. The vehicle has undergone a complete renovation to the body, which was painted totally black, to streamline this color are the faux wood trim along the side and on the tailgate.

But this might seem trivial to an experienced mechanic as Frank, in fact, what really matters is what's under the chassis, here Frank exaggerated completely redoing the bridges; First, a lift of 15 inches for all terrain, has repositioned broadcasts and has put heavy-duty shock absorbers on both axes.

The rear differential is reinforced and the front have disappeared crossbows replaced with independent springs.

Additional lights on the front grille and visible every obstacle in extreme situations, under the rear bumper a fog light to be seen and marker lights on the roof to give more visibility to this truck .

Furthermore, a reinforced plate under the cup seems to make unassailable heart of this K10. side steps help the climb into the cab and truck-style mirrors complement the uniqueness of this vehicle.

This vehicle should ensure the climbing of any obstacle because Frank has mounted a pair of truly large tires for both off-road vehicle (given the groove in plug) both the seal on the width of the tire road view, all on beautiful circles chromium by 15 inches.

The deck is protected by a cover dedicated deck with Chevy logo, driven by electric piston to keep protected objects that are charged.

The internal combustion engine 350 did not undergo peculiar changes if not the replacement of the cover aluminum valves and the installation of a more powerful air filter.

The interior is of a beautiful black villain ... lacking inserts faux wood and despite being an Cheyenne as a version of interior finishes, the lack of wood trim denote that the year 1972 was at the end when this pickup left the factory, because they were removed from Chevy production.

Chevrolet Cheyenne Diecast 1/24 by Jada total revisited by Frank

FORD T (TOURING) 1925

Frank was bound to have in his hands a piece of American history and for this service offers us a magnificent and distinctive model T Ford Touring m.y. 1925 .

Frank has unearthed at a museum in the process of restoration and renewal and bargaining here for this very dated 4 doors in its collection

The shots are taken at the lizzie  arrived  at the Frank garage, the long road to get there was not really recommended it on wheels saw the age of the medium but Frank said that he had no doubts about its reliability in even grind hundreds of miles , moreover this Ford has moved half of America far and wide from the 20th century.

 

The car is a 4-door (touring) convertible with some special accessories including deflectors for air, toolbox on the running board, bellboy always the same, can be glimpsed inside a suitcase! Furthermore there is also the stock to the rear wheel.

The car is in excellent condition, totally black as usual, only the "hood" and the interior have some wear but the seats are original.
is also the stock to the rear wheel.

The engine beneath the covers is in excellent condition and snoring anchors as if it was his first day of ignition.

An unusual car for Frank canons but the desire to go back in time was strong, savoring the few miles per hour that could give this car to enjoy doing but driving like a frontier waiting to be discovered

Ford Model T touring 1925 diecast 1/24 by Sunstarr revisited by Frank.

FORD COUPE' 1940

Frank presents a 1940  m.y Ford Coupe, sober and in good general condition. In front of his workshop captures with his camera this car survived the decades and came to Arizona without flaws.

Painted "Vermillion red" with fabric inside "gray" shows that in the years before the war was a small model of cars that accompanied the Americans in their travels.

The line of the back with his big trunk give a sense of clean design and only the chrome line on the sides of the curves denote the evidence just mentioned.

The grid is the major innovation for 1940 and in this model we see the importance, as if the car was a car of higher class.

 The car has little need of restoration but a controlled motor which in this specific model is a V8 flatehead with 60 hp.

The dashboard as the rest of the car's minimalist-style art deco and leaves no room for frills or excesses optional.

A turn of the key and this Ford is back on the road!

Ford Coupè 1940 Diecast 1/24 by Danbury mint partially revisited by Frank.

Chevrolet C 10 ( Cheyenne Super ) 1972

Frank wants to enjoy a little 'relaxation reaching a cottage in the Pennsylvania woods, to do it and not to disprove anything, does it on one of his latest creations : Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1972 an excellent way with a good deck.

The Cheyenne was painstakingly restored as is the custom of Frank, the version is the Super, top of the line for this versatile pickup.

The medium has undergone a total repainting bi-tone, the classic white accompanied by "green gulf poly" that make this pickup unusual and delicate eye of the attentive observer.

The wood grain  trim on the sides and tailgate are distinctive version of the Cheyenne and together the exterior bi-tone  painting  get it really wonderful.

The interior details are rich and in tone with the outside: green.

The set paints chosen by Frank for this restoration got does not go unnoticed.

Inside is the air conditioning, the FM radio and the bench seat for long miles without tiring driving. Faux wood panels decorate the interior making the reception in the cabin like a car.

Manual transmission moves this vehicle everywhere.

The engine was replaced with a new unit 350  ci, we see it under the hood in its beautiful put orange with black heads, pulsating unstoppable to go all the miles that will be required.

Only element "custom" Frank is mounting :chrome wheels with tires increased denoting a note of additional grit, but sober, how he likes. .

Frank has done a great job his relax is well deserved!

At the next Frank !.

Chevrolet Cheyenne Diecast 1/24 by Jada total revisited by Frank

IMPALA CONV.1963

Summer comes and parked on lake shore a beautiful Impala convertible model year 1963,Frank take some shoots…the open roof show the original interiors.

Bucket seats, 4 speed manual gear on the floor..Frank think to an owner with sport attitude.

Carpet blue on tone with exterior color gave a special appearance for this car.

The car is an SS version by the badges on the body under the hood over 400 american horsepower!

But the painted color of the car (silver blue poly) and white wall tires gave an elegant touch at this car…

 Probably this car is originally conserved from  day of purchasing.

this time  Frank is happy,’cause  the holiday time on the lake don't give further work for his hands this car is perfect!

Chevrolet Impala convertible 1963 Diecast 1/24 Franklin Mint

(partially perfectioned by Frank)