Re: Darrin Sport Sedan....

Posted by 58L8134 On 2018/8/10 17:29:21

The 1940 Darrin Sport Sedan Model 720 is simply pure dramatic design at its best, done for maximum visual impact, an Art Fitzpatrick masterpiece. Essentially the same design as the Darrin convertible sedan Model 710 with a hardtop attached.

The Model 730 Sport Sedan, while still an appealing exercise in elegant design, contains compromises such as unmodified forward the cowl, no lowering or lengthening the hood, the cowl not moved rearward, retention of the running-boards all to reduce complexity and cost. Side-mounts were anathema to designers who wished to emphasize hood length, our eyes pause on the circular form momentarily spoiling the affect.

The '30 734 Speedster and Cadillac V16 were aimed at different affluent segments. Their appearance on the market at the same time was just coincidence, not a competitive response. For what could be a belated response to the 734, look at the spec's of the '32 Chrysler Imperial Eight Series CH, 135" wb, 125 hp, comparable weight for the closed styles. For an open roadster or convertible, one had to turn to a coachbuilder, nine chassis were custom bodied.

Steve