Re: My Design for a '38-'40 Continental Touring Coupe

Posted by 58L8134 On 2009/11/26 9:51:25

Hi John & Eric

Yes, the Delage D8-120S Aerosport coupe by Letourneur & Marchand and the '38 Lincoln K Touring Coupe by Judkins were both inspiration. You know your coachbuilders! For the hood and fender forms, you can beat Darrin!

Where I departed is the use of half-door convertible type construction rather than the full door with the hinge at the top allowing the removed B-pillar.

The other departure from those cars is the fastback, which for me, doesn't work visually on larger cars. The Delage and the Lincoln K both seem too high and short, sort of a cut off sausage look. As you can see, treating the trunk and roof as separate items to compliment is more visually interesting. I saw this rear body treatment on a L & M bodied Delage at Hershey years ago and like it much better than the fastback.

Hey Eric

How about a nice wide sunroof to make this top more appealing? A convertible version looks great too! Love to drive this rig with a supercharged 356!!!

Steve