Cranky Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I've got this old picture of my father and I'm trying to identify the car. Any ideas? The picture was probably 1956 +/- a couple of years. The car looks like a Cadillac to me, but I can't find any images of a similar Cadillac. Any guesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 The badge on the rocker behind the front wheel looks like it could be Pininfarina. Are you able to make out any detail on the hubcap center in the original photo? -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 You have impressive chest hair! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 All silliness aside - I have sent the link to a retired car designer. That badge looks like Ghia (in the pre Ford acquisition days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 1953 Cadillac Ghia Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 As usual, Croc is correct. Apparently 3 were made. The Ghia emblem on this car doesn't have the script underneath it like the car in the original photo. Looks like wheels are also different. Very cool. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Amazing! Thanks, guys. I never would have found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBDA Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Lovely. If they only made one of those 1/2 the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I’ve learned something new today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 [h=1]1953 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe by Ghia[/h][h=2]Sold For $1,430,000[/h] https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az16/arizona/lots/r238-1953-cadillac-series-62-coupe-by-ghia/175164 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Bit more background on the car here https://www.sportscarmarket.com/profile/1953-cadillac-series-62-coupe-by-ghia One sold for $1.43M in 2016 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az16/arizona/lots/r238-1953-cadillac-series-62-coupe-by-ghia/175164 Only two built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Impressive car! I'd say the car to the right is a Jag XK120-150? What is the car on the left? Maybe an early T-bird? And the orange car to the far left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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