The Streamliner reminds me of the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile, a modern day promotional vehicle. The Moon Motor Car Company of St. Louis, 1905-1930 build affordable, quality mid-level cars… would make an interesting video.
I came across pictures of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile recently, but something made me afraid to create a video about it, but now, I'll think about it.
This is another one that I only now just found out about - thanks to this channel! (And I live in St. Louis, Missouri!) What's not to love about this Art-Deco Streamliner? It has a look evocative of the spaceships from "Flash Gordon" and "Buck Rogers." About the only question I have is how the windows were kept clear in a rainstorm? I don't see any windshield wipers . . . . Though not available in 1/25th scale model kit form, there are diecasts available in 1/43rd scale. Thanks for posting this! 49th Like.
The best current product is Rain-X that I ve used for decades at least on glass , not tried it on plexiglass , it should work just don’t know if it would effect the plastic
@@heartland96a That would help. But did they have Rain-X, or something similar, in the early 1930's when this car was made? I wonder if the shape of the windshield (cockpit glazing?) would slough-off rain when moving forward . . . ?
@@modelermark172 no it was developed in the 1960s for NASA for the manned rocket program , back in the day , likely could have used a wax , the aerodynamics may have kept the windshield clear by its self
@@heartland96a That sounds reasonable. I suspect the designers would have wanted to leave off any potential cause of aerodynamic drag, and standard windshield wipers would have fallen into this category.
Good Info Vid!!! Thanx , I'm Very Curious What Gas Mileage would be With an Over-drive Trans. Sad Most are Crushed away bcz in those past years they werent popular to save them. Is there a Site Some where where modern day "Inventors" Do The same Aerodynamic Projects that are open for the public to see? if So name them here, Thanx
The transmission was a three-speed manual and the top speed was 80 miles per hour. Unfortunately I don't know of any such sites about modern inventors. I guess I haven't come across them yet.
such an interesting car
🤗ANOTHER COOL 😎 PIECE OF AUTOMOBILE HISTORY,THANKS RETRO 💚💚💚
I really enjoy your videos on old cars long out of production! Looks like I'll have to subscribe to this channel as well!
The back looks like a Tatra 87.
That is one sweet beauty, I'd love to own one.
The Streamliner reminds me of the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile, a modern day promotional vehicle. The Moon Motor Car Company of St. Louis, 1905-1930 build affordable, quality mid-level cars… would make an interesting video.
I came across pictures of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile recently, but something made me afraid to create a video about it, but now, I'll think about it.
@@retrocarchannel yes, please do this !
Did Flash Gordon ever drive one of these cars ? Would look great towing an Airstream Camper Trailer.
This is another one that I only now just found out about - thanks to this channel! (And I live in St. Louis, Missouri!)
What's not to love about this Art-Deco Streamliner? It has a look evocative of the spaceships from "Flash Gordon" and "Buck Rogers." About the only question I have is how the windows were kept clear in a rainstorm? I don't see any windshield wipers . . . .
Though not available in 1/25th scale model kit form, there are diecasts available in 1/43rd scale.
Thanks for posting this!
49th Like.
The best current product is Rain-X that I ve used for decades at least on glass , not tried it on plexiglass , it should work just don’t know if it would effect the plastic
@@heartland96a That would help. But did they have Rain-X, or something similar, in the early 1930's when this car was made? I wonder if the shape of the windshield (cockpit glazing?) would slough-off rain when moving forward . . . ?
@@modelermark172 no it was developed in the 1960s for NASA for the manned rocket program , back in the day , likely could have used a wax , the aerodynamics may have kept the windshield clear by its self
@@heartland96a That sounds reasonable. I suspect the designers would have wanted to leave off any potential cause of aerodynamic drag, and standard windshield wipers would have fallen into this category.
@@modelermark172 agreed
The windshield would have been seven or eight feet in front of the driver.
Take decals off, they create drag.
Good Info Vid!!! Thanx , I'm Very Curious What Gas Mileage would be With an Over-drive Trans. Sad Most are Crushed away bcz in those past years they werent popular to save them. Is there a Site Some where where modern day "Inventors" Do The same Aerodynamic Projects that are open for the public to see? if So name them here, Thanx
The transmission was a three-speed manual and the top speed was 80 miles per hour. Unfortunately I don't know of any such sites about modern inventors. I guess I haven't come across them yet.
@@retrocarchannel 80 Is Quite a Feat with No Over-drive gear
How was its fuel economy?
Was equipped with a Ford Flathead 3.6-liter V8 engine, As for fuel consumption, I don't have exact figures
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