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Originally Posted by WSSix
since it was brought up, Doug can you explain what is so special about the B400? I know it won Riddler and is an all around great looking car. However, I'm not a street rodder. Why were people so surprised that you chose to build that model car? Why is that model different or not used typically? Why did you name it what you did etc etc? I've just always wondered since rods aren't my knowledge base.
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My first suggestion would be to visit HUB GARAGE .COM here's the link [
http://www.hubgarage.com/] click on Home then search/type in Doug Cooper garage...look at the 500 build photos I posted of the 8000 pictures that exist. that will give you an appreciation for the mods/work that went into the build...and the level of detail.
Why a B400...I'm a 32 nut...the B400 is a sedan convertible only a little over 900 were built...really rare body style..and Alan improved Henrys design without hurting it's identity!
The Name "Deucenberg" this car is styled after the coach built cars of the 30's and a bunch of the features were derived from Duesenbergs!
Bob Johnson coined the name! it fits the car perfectly!