Sunday, February 6, 2011

Florida auto auction in handmade

In 1976, singer Johnny Cash gave a song that spoke of a worker hired by Cadillac in 1949, which day after day subtracted auto parts for the assembly line to assemble quietly in the garage of the house, to form a one-off convertible fully functional. This concept, even if done in a completely legal and in just four years, Gary has inspired the American Chopit Fioto, who assembled the new parts of various cars, creating a unique vehicle in the world (also because certain components were made by hand) that will be auctioned on March 2 next to Amelia Island - a small island near the U.S.

coast between Florida and Georgia. Many motoring enthusiasts will want to see live at least this Ford Beatnink "Bubbletop 1955, a sort of concept cars custom car similar to the 50s. Curious shape, especially for the Plexiglas dome that vaguely resembles the one which covers the cockpit of fighter jets.

E 'based on an old Ford in 1955 but with the chassis of a Lincoln in 1988 and 5700 cc V8 engine powerful but largely outside the U.S. regulations relating to pollution and fuel consumption. In short, this car is a "potpourri" done with parts of veicoliCadillac, Chrysler, Lincoln, with headlights of a truck worth U.S.

covering almost the whole body and the wheels, making it difficult to replacement of a tire, but adding a touch of originality for a car that recalls those of filmAmerican Graffiti, including the chrome interior and the steering wheel similar to the stick of a military plane.

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