Vehicle Description
The Zimmer was a short-lived car company based out of Syracuse, New
York. The company was founded by Paul Zimmer in 1978 and went into
bankruptcy after his death in 1988. In 1997, Art Zimmer purchased
the rights to the company and they continue to make automobiles on
a limited basis as of 2010. The premise for the company's mission
was to build neo-classic cars; cars that embodied the spirit and
the looks of classic cars from the 20's and 30's but were built in
modern times with modern production and modern luxury. The flagship
model was the Golden spirit, which was produced in the year 1983.
Engine and Engine Sources The engine for the 1983 Zimmer Golden
Spirit was a Ford Mustang V8. Engines and parts were sourced from
what was readily available in the marketplace and pieced together
to make the final Zimmer product. The engine on the '83 Zimmer is a
5.0 liter 320 horsepower engine with an automatic transmission.
Since the engine is taken directly from the Ford Mustang, service
and maintenance is easily handled by and Ford mechanic or Ford
dealership. The cars are designed to be daily drivers that can
handle long hauls and can be driven as you would any other car.
Luxury Features The 1983 Zimmer came with many luxury components
not found anywhere else. The seats are leather Recaro seats, gold
spoke signature wood steering wheels, and chrome wire wheels. To
reflect the cars of the Great Gatsby era the Zimmer has four
trumpet horns on the front of the car, German hand cut crystal
vases with flowers, and a hood ornament that is a gold-plated
bronze eagle. The car contains a vintage AM/FM radio, opera windows
and a luggage rack as well. The Zimmer is outfitted with plush
carpeting throughout the entire car, even in the trunk space.
Technical Specifications The '83 Zimmer is an 18 feet long car that
holds a 142' wheelbase. The total weight of the car without gas is
3700 pounds. All windows are tinted on the car with the side and
rear windows having a deeper tint t