Gaylord Car 1954

[StigBelcherStyl]

Gaylord Car, 1954

SPECIFICATIONS

INFORMATION
The Gaylord Brothers Jim & Ed liked their fast cars, but they liked their luxury too. In 1954 they set about creating the most refined luxury car ever, with variable ratio power steering, Cadillac V8 power and a retractable roof. It was certainly a masterpiece, but just 2 cars were made.

PRODUCTION
• Country of Origin : USA
• Production run: 2 cars + 1 Prototype

ENGINE
• Engine : (5979cc) 6.0L, 8 cylinder
• Power: 227.4 kw (305 hp)
• Torque: ???
• Engine location: Front

PERFORMANCE
• 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) Time = 9.0 secs
• Top Speed = 201 km/h (124.8 mph)

DRIVETRAIN
• Layout Front engine, Rear-wheel drive
• ??? Speed Manual transmission

DIMENSIONS
• Wheelbase: 2540 mm (100.0 inches)
• Weight: 1807.5 kg (3985 lbs)

 

[ClydeYellow]

Dat name.

 

[Pete05]

Dat name.

Gaylord meant a whole other thing back in '54. It'd get some stares these days when you told people what you drive.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

More "Good Lord" than "Gaylord"

There's touches of Facel Vega about the front end design.