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Peter h

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Borgward
« on: April 13, 2014, 18:36:10 »
Today I got a visit from two Borgward friends. An Isabella and Isabella Coupe, beautiful German cars from the 50th. Unfortunately, the production was set in 1961. The year i was born.
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Re: Borgward
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2014, 21:07:57 »
Nice cars Peter but I pick the Pagoda.

Greetings: Ger.

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Re: Borgward
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2014, 21:36:03 »
I agree with Ger:-) I do remember seeing a few of those running around on the streets in LA many years ago. I imagine they are really rare these days.

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Re: Borgward
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2014, 02:36:07 »
I do remember seeing a few of those running around on the streets in LA many years ago.
I had an Isabelle Coupe running around in LA about 15 years ago.  It was a truly lovely car.  Sort of apples/oranges compared to a Pagoda, but it its own way extremely stylish.  It is the car I most regret not hanging onto.
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Re: Borgward
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2014, 09:17:46 »
You are right, but Borgward was after the war, a very prestigious and modern car and truck brand. In Germany there is still a very small circle of his fans.
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Re: Borgward
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2014, 16:20:35 »
I find the dash of the Coupe to be stunning
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Re: Borgward
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2014, 19:47:00 »
 Love that Phillp's record player in the 4th picture. Pretty "High Tech" in those days:-)

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Re: Borgward
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2014, 16:18:43 »
great cars and pic. Thank you
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