1955 Astra Coupe
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Year of manufacture1955
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Car typeCoupé
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DriveLHD
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ConditionUsed
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Exterior brand colourBlue
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Interior colourOther
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
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GearboxAutomatic
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
RM Auctions: Automobiles of Arizona
January 21 - 22 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this sale requires the purchase of the official auction catalog for $100. The catalog will admit two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
24th Street & Missouri
Phoenix, Arizona
85016 USA
SALE DATES:
January 21, 2010
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM MST
January 22, 2010
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM MST
PREVIEW DATES:
January 21, 2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MST
January 22, 2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MST
Chassis No.
WA94173298
303 cu. in. overhead valve Rocket 88 Oldsmobile V8 engine, Lincoln automatic transmission with overdrive, 1937 Ford tube axle. Wheelbase: 102"
When asked about the inspiration for his groundbreaking car in the January 1954 issue of Hot Rod Magazine, Jay Everett remarked, “I’m tired of looking at lead barges” – a surprisingly succinct answer for a project that required tremendous effort and exceptional talent!
Although Everett later enjoyed
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