The Phantom Corsair: A Remarkable Journey

By MEREDITH B. JAFFE

Book Overview

Conceived by Rust Heinz in the mid-1930s, the Phantom Corsair has been regarded as one of the most unique designs in automotive history. Though the futuristic concept car was a sensation with the public and was featured in a movie, its potential for production came to an abrupt halt with Heinz' untimely death at age 25. Almost lost to time, it journeyed through a series of owners who realized its significance and ability to inspire. In the 1950s, the Phantom Corsair regained its momentum, albeit with styling modifications, under the stewardship of Herb Shriner, the "Hoosier comedian." Two decades later, it achieved its gravitas by its return to its glorified lines under the watch of William F. Harrah, the founder of Harrah's Hotel and Casinos and an obsessed car collector in his own right. Saved from being auctioned in the mid-1980s, the Phantom Corsair became one of the core vehicles in the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada. Join this remarkable road trip and celebrate the legacy of the Phantom Corsair

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DBF9D53M
• ISBN13: 9798334060593
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 233 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"