Cars
The Phantom Corsair. A fleeting dream
The article highlights the story of Rust Heinz, heir of a renowned food company, who was funded by his family to design and build a remarkable car, the Phantom Corsair, in 1938.
We are talking about the Phantom Corsair, constructed on the chassis of the sophisticated Cord 810 and equipped with a powerful 190-HP Lycoming V8 engine. Luck isn’t always on the side of the wealthy. Take Rust Heinz, for example, young heir of the renowned food company whose soups were made famous by Andy Warhol. In 1938, Heinz was funded by his family to design and build a car that, even today, is considered remarkable for its innovation and esthetics.
These views capture the characteristic and innovative features of this car, born ahead of its time.
Structurally, the vehicle combined a molybdenum chrome steel floor with electro-welded aviation tubing. Front-wheel drive, four-speed automatic transmission and four independent wheels are the other technical features concealed beneath its magnificent bodywork, designed with the utmost care to guarantee truly aerodynamic qualities and highly creative style solutions.
