The Ford Spohn Custom "Palos"

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A 1940 Ford Standard was driven into Spohn Karosserie in Ravensburg, Germany. Discussion with Spohn's Josef Eiwanger Jr. resulted in a plan for an American-style custom car. A front appearance drawn by Eiwanger was chosen to go with a rear similar to the GM /Earl LeSabre concept car which had been shown in Paris and Munich.  Other detail features from Spohn's "box of toys" were also chosen  Estimate given and accepted.  When completed in 1952, the car was shipped to Chicago, Illinois, United States.  As a nine year old child I saw the car in Palos Park, Illinois and chased its owners and whereabouts for the next 54 years until purchase from bankruptcy court in California. Named the "Spohn Palos" because of its rich history in that southwestern suburb of Chicago which included having been gifted as an engagement gift. The car is currently undergoing concours restoration.

Research indicates approximately two dozen Spohn Customs were built in the 1951-1957 period on American chassis plus two custom rebodies of Veritas cars which Spohn originally bodied for racing.

(photos & text by 'StillOutThere')   

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