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Buick streamliner 1948

Mechanical engineer Norman E. 1948 Norman E. Timbs Buick Streamliner

Timbs created this dramatic streamliner in the 1940s. He designed the project himself which included a custom aluminum body and steel chassis.

The car was based around a 1947 Buick “Super 8” engine which powered the 2200 lb car to 120 mph. The main chassis was built up from five-inch steel tubes which kicked up over the rear axle. To offer a smooth ride, a modified 1947 Ford suspension was utilized.

Road & Track reported that it took Mr Timbs 2 1/2 years to create the car at a cost of $10,000 USD. The body was created entirely in aluminum by Emil Diedt for $8,000 alone. The shape was formed by hand over a traditional wooden buck.

Engine: Buick Inline-8
Power: 149.1 kw / 200 bhp
bhp/weight: 191.57 bhp per tonne
Body/frame: Aluminum over Steel Tube Chassis
Driven wheels: RWD
Suspension: De Dion-Type Tube Axle w/Transverse Leaf Spring, Tubular Shock Absorbers
Weight: 1044 kg / 2300 lbs
Wheelbase: 2921.0 mm / 115 in
Height: 990.6 mm / 39 in

Information from www.supercars.net/cars/4688.html

Taken on: January 11, 2011

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