What classic car would Jack drive?

[donutsweeper]

Just wondering what you all think.  For a story set sometime in America in the 50's (or maybe early 60's I haven't quite decided yet) what car would Jack have rented/borrowed/etc?

eta- probably 50's instead of 60's come to think of it
One suggested is the Studebaker Starliner 

Comments

[matsujo9.livejournal.com]

Not me! LOL

I kind of love doing research like that.

If you want a sort-of quick visual reference:

1950s- http://www.allposters.com/-st/1950s-Cars-Posters_c79271_.htm
1960s- http://www.allposters.com/-st/1960s-Cars-Posters_c79294_.htm

Of course, there's no way of knowing which of these would have been available to rent, but at least you can get a general idea of what was out there.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

well, I suppose I could say Torchwood 'arranged' for Jack to have a car and not specify if it was rented or bought or whatever.

Which of those could you picture Jack in?

[matsujo9.livejournal.com]

Well, some of that depends what kind of undercover work he's doing.

In general, I'd think something not *too* flashy but still powerful.

1950s - I agree with the suggestion of the Studebaker Starliner. If you want something a little more sport the Chevorlet Corvettes were fantastic.

http://www.supanet.com/access/index/motoring/car_gallery/gallery/281/1/gallery.html

For the 1960s- I could see him in a muscle car like a '67 Shelby or the Corvette Coupe. Even a Camaro or a Mustang...

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I think you and airelin might be onto something here. a little flash, but no too 'in your face'

[matsujo9.livejournal.com]

Yep!