Steyr 220 Glaser Roadster 1939 - DWP4770257
by Dean Wittle
Title
Steyr 220 Glaser Roadster 1939 - DWP4770257
Artist
Dean Wittle
Medium
Painting - Ink And Watercolor
Description
Steyr 220 Gläser Roadster 1939 - DWP4770257 a pen and Watercolor painting by Dean Wittle.
The Steyr 220 was a medium-sized car built by the Austrian firm Steyr-Daimler-Puch from 1935 to 1941. The moderately streamlined body was designed by technical director Karl Jenschke (1899-1969) and was manufactured by Gläser-Karosserie GmbH in Dresden. It was available in four body styles (five-passenger limousine, five-passenger cabriolet, and two cabriolet versions with bodies by Gläser Coachworks of Dresden, Germany). All models received an inline six-cylinder engine and mated to a four-speed manual. The bore was increased to 73 mm (2.9 in), resulting in an output of 55 hp (41 kW) and a displacement of 2260 cc, or 2.3 liters. Given the car’s lightweight and rigid chassis with four-wheel independent suspension, its performance and handling would have been exceptional for the day. Though Steyr built a total of some 5,900 220 series models from 1937 to 1941, only about six Gläser-bodied variants are known to have been constructed. The impact of the Art Deco Streamline Moderne movement on the car’s styling is evident, especially in the flowing design of the front fenders and skirted rear fenders. Also, the plunging chrome trim line was used to convey a sense of speed, even when the Gläser-bodied roadster was parked.
This work has been featured in the following FAA Groups:
Gentlemen’s Club Art Group,
Created by Southern Artists,
Non-Photography,
Cars Artwork,
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April 13th, 2020
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