[JeanLM]

“As much a work of art as it is a car.” They still build such cars and they are light years ahead of what they built in the 20’s and 30’s. Only the 1 percenters of the day could afford them, as is true now with McClarens and such. However for $29,000 you can now buy a lot of well engineered cars that nearly everyone can afford. Good old car days were only for the very rich. My grandfather was a chauffeur so I know what it was like from his pictures and stories. He drove a Duesenberg and a 16 cylinder Cadillac.

[gibsonguy]

” However for $29,000 you can now buy a lot of well engineered cars that nearly everyone can afford.”

A good point but compliance to Government mandates has a huge impact on car design and therefore price. Exhibit A: Do you think anyone really wants the f’n engine to shut off at every light unless you press a button EVERY TIME YOU GET IN THE CAR.
A button that is being removed so you will have no choice.
My wife worked GM and in the Building she worked at an entire floor was staffed by people who’s job was CAFE compliance and it was a huge space.

[nicollo]

My grandfather was a chauffeur so I know what it was like from his pictures and stories. He drove a Duesenberg and a 16 cylinder Cadillac.

So cool!

I wrote about these cars and their chauffeurs in this book, "Stretching It: the Story of the Limousine" -- FRmail me and I'll send you a copy.