Front of the Model "N"......

[Desert Explorer]

Did you get the Prototype Model N car out in May? I have been hopefully watching to see where this goes. I am sure Mike was helpful in you endevor.

[Desert Explorer]

Hi Chris,
I know this is a really old thread, but found myself wondering how the recovery and build of the Model N, and your build of the 53 Coupe prototype were coming along. You may have a whole separate thread on that, but found nothing new with a quick search.

[DougHolverson]

I was thinking about the thing a day or two ago. Is it true about what I heard that the the styling was a lot like '47-'52, but it was a much less tall car like the '53s?

[Desert Explorer]

I was thinking about the thing a day or two ago. Is it true about what I heard that the the styling was a lot like '47-'52, but it was a much less tall car like the '53s?

I think there were a few versions rotting away in the Proving Grounds High Speed Oval Graveyard. Probably some engineering photos of them. I think there is some photos higher up in this thread, and other threads on the N

[Lou Van Anne]

You got that right!

All I can say is that we can thank our lucky stars that the Model N was stillborn, and got replaced by the '53s we know and love.

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[8E45E]

I wonder if was used as a styling study for the new Lexus ES....

Craig

[6hk71400]

I think the Lexus ES stole the idea from a 1961 Plymouth.



Bob Miles
Different by Design
Different in Delight!

[Desert Explorer]

Is Chris still even on the forum? I noticed his profile said "former SDC member" and cited "political differences".

[r1lark]

I think the Lexus ES stole the idea from a 1961 Plymouth.



Bob Miles
Different by Design
Different in Delight!

Bob, that is EXACTLY what I thought after seeing my first pic of a Lexus ES. Hate to say it, but IMHO both are ugly.

[6hk71400]

I brought that very fact up to a car snob friend of mine. He thinks the only cars that are any good is the 1956 Ford F100, 65 Mustang Fastback, 1966-1977 Bronco and the Lexus SUV he owns. I brought up the fact that the new Lexus stole the grille idea from the humble Plymouth. His response: " Well I am not up on the new Lexus" He forgot he told me he did not like the grille on the new sedans.

I am thinking of a river in Egypt: De Nile.

Bob Miles
Different by Design
Different by Delight!

[DieselJim]

Is Chris still even on the forum? I noticed his profile said "former SDC member" and cited "political differences".

Chris is still around. He just bought a 2r13.

[Desert Explorer]

Chris is still around. He just bought a 2r13.

Awesome Jim thanks. Does he still have the 53 Lowey Prototype? Has gotta have that on the road and pretty well put together by now. Curious if he ever followed my advice on how to get the "N". If he did he probably got that too. Ask him to contact me when he can.

[DieselJim]

Awesome Jim thanks. Does he still have the 53 Lowey Prototype? Has gotta have that on the road and pretty well put together by now. Curious if he ever followed my advice on how to get the "N". If he did he probably got that too. Ask him to contact me when he can.

Called and left a voice mail to contact you. Will ask next time I see him.

[Desert Explorer]

Awesome thanks!!

[Chris_Dresbach]

Dee,

I sent you a PM.