Phantom Corsair
| Phantom Corsair | ||
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Curb weight 2,070 kg (4,563.6 lb)[1] | | |
The Phantom Corsair is a
H. J. Heinz family and Maurice Schwartz of the Bohman & Schwartz coachbuilding company in Pasadena, California.[4] Although sometimes dismissed as a failure because it never entered production, the Corsair is regarded as ahead of its time because of its futuristic features, and styling cues such as faired-in fenders and a low profile.[5]
Design
The Phantom Corsair's steel-and-aluminum body measured just 57 in (140 cm) in height and incorporated fully skirted wheels and completely flush
Production
Rust Heinz planned to put the Phantom Corsair, which cost approximately $24,000 to produce in 1938[7] (equivalent to about $370,000 in 2010), into limited production at an estimated selling price of $12,500.[4] However, Heinz's death in a car accident in July 1939 ended those plans, leaving the prototype Corsair as the only one ever built.[6]
The Phantom Corsair now resides in the National Automobile Museum (also known as The Harrah Collection) in Reno, Nevada.[4][6][7]
Media appearances
- The automobile was featured as the "Flying Wombat" in the
- The Corsair was featured in a segment of the Popular Science film series in 1938.[7]
- Versions of the Corsair (referred to as the "Manta") feature as unique unlockable vehicles in the 2002 video game Mafia and its 2020 remake.[8]
- The Corsair is one of the 15 rare drivable vehicles featured in the 2011 video game L.A. Noire.[9]
Image gallery
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Side view, at the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed -
Front view, at the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed -
Side view, on museum display -
Side view, at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance -
Rear view, at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "1938 Phantom Corsair Technical specifications". Carfolio.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d Lamm, Michael (December 13, 2010). "1938 Phantom Corsair". Motor Trend. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ a b c Walsh, Mick (June 21, 2013). "The incredible story of the futuristic Phantom Corsair". Classic & Sports Car. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g Wouter Melissen (December 1, 2004). "Phantom Corsair". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Infamous Lemons: 1938 Phantom Corsair". Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts web site. Vermont Antique Automobile Society. October 2003. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ Discovery Communications. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Richard Owen. "1938 Phantom Corsair". Supercars.net. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "How to Find All Hidden Cars". Mafia Wiki Guide. IGN. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "L.A. Noire: My Experience, Review, and 10 Tips (PS3 or XBox)". BooyaGadget.com. June 8, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
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