Project Vista Sonic (rut row, JIO's at it again!)

[JIO]

Wow! A beautiful Burns/Baldwin from 1965! No affiliation but all things considered a fair price for this vintage gem. A similar colour as what I'm having done - hope mine looks this good! Note little round string/position guide stickers. Wonder how long they've been on there?

Baldwin Baby Bison w/Rezotube 1965 Bass with Case

 

[JIO]

Another great design from 1963 - looking hot in red. If you know of other cool designs from 1963 - feel free to post here. Bonus points for red.

 

[JIO]

all from 1963: Framus, Fender VI, Fender P, Hofner, Epi Newport, lefty Vox Clubman, Klira 562 "Arkansas"

 

[JIO]

'63 EB3, "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" poster 1963, Hagstrom Coranado IV bass, '63 EB0, '63 lefty Fiesta red J w/matching hs

 

[Fender_Bender]

'63 EB3, "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" poster 1963, Hagstrom Coranado IV bass, '63 EB0, '63 lefty Fiesta red J w/matching hs

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That ‘63 lefty J must be a pretty rare item.

 

[farace]

Not specific to 1963, but rather more or less in the middle of their short run was one of my favorite models from one of my favorite marques, the Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale. Seems like something George Jetson might drive.

 

[JIO]

Not specific to 1963, but rather more or less in the middle of their short run was one of my favorite models from one of my favorite marques, the Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale. Seems like something George Jetson might drive.

that defines awesome

 

[JIO]

That ‘63 lefty J must be a pretty rare item.

nothing that $23,500 won't buy you... (sold) :0

 

[JIO]

1961 Moto Guzzi 235cc Lodola - pretty much the same as a '63 with the exception of a bench saddle. Italians do red best.

'63 Honda 305cc "Dream" - my mc brand of choice and for reasons that began with designs like this.

1964 BMW R50/2 - couldn't find a red '63... very much the same but only in black that year. I've read that red was not considered a proper colour for BMW's.

'63 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide Panhead

'63 Triumph Tiger Cub

 

[farace]

1961 Moto Guzzi 235cc Lodola - pretty much the same as a '63 with the exception of a bench saddle. Italians do red best.

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'63 Honda 305cc "Dream" - my mc brand of choice and for reasons that began with designs like this.
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1964 BMW R50/2 - couldn't find a red '63... very much the same but only in black that year. I've read that red was not considered a proper colour for BMW's.
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'63 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide Panhead
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'63 Triumph Tiger Cub
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I love Moto Guzzis. I was hoping to get one, but then crashed my '65 Vespa 150 and it hammered home the point that I really don't belong on motorized two-wheelers. I really wanted something like a '71 Ambassador to go with my '71 Alfa Romeo Spider.

As for Italians and red, the history of national auto racing colors is pretty neat, especially the story about why Germany went from white to silver. (My Spider is British racing green, however, except somehow when the Italians do BRG it looks a little more vibrant. And of course becomes Verde Inglese.)

 

[rocu]

My wife is vintage ’63 and she’s pretty hot.

 

[JIO]

I love Moto Guzzis. I was hoping to get one, but then crashed my '65 Vespa 150 and it hammered home the point that I really don't belong on motorized two-wheelers. I really wanted something like a '71 Ambassador to go with my '71 Alfa Romeo Spider.

As for Italians and red, the history of national auto racing colors is pretty neat, especially the story about why Germany went from white to silver. (My Spider is British racing green, however, except somehow when the Italians do BRG it looks a little more vibrant. And of course becomes Verde Inglese.)

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Very nice. Is is spelled Spyder? This is the model that became "The Graduate" for a short time yes?

 

[JIO]

My wife is vintage ’63 and she’s pretty hot.

Redhead Joan from Mad Men rocked a '63 style red dress

 

[JIO]

...not to leave out (classic cartigan) mens fashion...

 

[farace]

Very nice. Is is spelled Spyder? This is the model that became "The Graduate" for a short time yes?

Spider in Italian; there is no "y" in the Italian alphabet. It's a body type more than a model name, deriving from a type of light, nimble horse-drawn coach. The Graduate was a trim level during part of the '80s, the lowest of three levels, the other two being Veloce and Quadrifoglio. Normally with Alfa, a Quadrifoglio badge indicates a higher performance level as well, but with the Spider, the levels were purely the amount of creature comforts that were installed;the powertrain remained the same. Higher levels had better carpeting and upholstery, electric instead of manual windows, air conditioning, etc. The Quad also came with a removeable hard top. So ironically, the Graduate, with fewer accessories making demands of the engine, and being a little lighter, would perform better.

In 1971, when my car was made, there was just one level, Veloce. The car has rubber mats and no carpeting (I believe they viewed the inside as an extension of the outside with the assumption that it will get wet). No air conditioning. 1971 was a transitional year, being the last year of the 1750 engine, and the first year of the Kamm tail design. Some prefer the 1750 over the two-liter, as it's a bit more willing to rev.

 

[JIO]

1963 bicycles - in red. What kid didn't want a red bicycle? Schwinn Typhoon. The fiberglas Bowden Spaceliner was sold in 1960 and I remember seeing them in a dept store when I was a kid! Needless to say I wanted one, in red!

Sears Flightliner/Spaceliner. A friend had one and he let me ride it. It was swell!

 

[JIO]

Spider in Italian; there is no "y" in the Italian alphabet. It's a body type more than a model name, deriving from a type of light, nimble horse-drawn coach. The Graduate was a trim level during part of the '80s, the lowest of three levels, the other two being Veloce and Quadrifoglio. Normally with Alfa, a Quadrifoglio badge indicates a higher performance level as well, but with the Spider, the levels were purely the amount of creature comforts that were installed;the powertrain remained the same. Higher levels had better carpeting and upholstery, electric instead of manual windows, air conditioning, etc. The Quad also came with a removeable hard top. So ironically, the Graduate, with fewer accessories making demands of the engine, and being a little lighter, would perform better.

In 1971, when my car was made, there was just one level, Veloce. The car has rubber mats and no carpeting (I believe they viewed the inside as an extension of the outside with the assumption that it will get wet). No air conditioning. 1971 was a transitional year, being the last year of the 1750 engine, and the first year of the Kamm tail design. Some prefer the 1750 over the two-liter, as it's a bit more willing to rev.

There was an episode of The Dick Van Dyke show where he bought a "Tarantula" which was TV speak for an Italian sports car (ala Alfa) I have a Ashdown "Spyder" 550 amp, must be a Brit thing. Thanks for your expertise on Alfa's - they are one of thee classic sports cars. One of my dream cars is a '70s BRG TR6. Most likely it will stay a dream.

 

[daveman50]

1963 Hagstrom Futurama.

 

[JIO]

1963 Hagstrom Futurama.

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Nice! These were at my local music store in '66 when I got my 1st bass.

 

[daveman50]

1963 Ferrari 250 GT