Vehicle Description
At the intersection of luxury, custom, and uniqueness is this 1982
Zimmer Golden Spirit. With proportions and styling from the 1930s
atop a Mustang chassis, it combines dramatic looks with all the
right modern conveniences.
Here's classic Mercedes style with American flair. The Zimmer
Golden Spirit was a hand-built, limited production car that was
expensive to buy when new and cherished by the lucky few who could
pick one up. You can tell this was cared for just by the condition
of the custom bodywork. There are coordinating elements, such as
the full-length pinstripe that also highlights the covered spare
style in each fender... there's even another on the rear! The cream
paint has the look of originality, and 40 years later, that does
mean showing its age. But the real understanding of how this
represents premium is how the body lines and gaps all have the
flowing look of a respected classic. This car was about showcasing
its opulence, and today it has matured into a style all its own.
After all, where else are you going to find a car with a vinyl roof
that matches the padding on the trunk? Plus, the complete
brightwork reminds us of the classic pre-war cars of Europe in
places like the waterfall grille, quad horns, tri-bar headlight
covers, dual push bumpers, side exhaust port decoration, landau
roof bars, and wire wheels. And this one even lives up to its
golden name with the bold golden eagle leading the way.
This is no kit car, and so the donor Mustang's passenger safety
cage, doors, and windshield were retained. That gives it better
build quality, but you still might not recognize the pony car's DNA
when you step inside. The Recaro seats cost a small fortune all by
themselves, and they are covered in soft leather. The Mustang/Capri
gauges are fitted to the dash, but the round package in the burled
walnut fascia gives this the upscale and sporty feel that the
Zimmer was perfect at portraying. Even the gold steering wheel has
a wood surround to keep everything feeling luxurious. It all is
presented quite impressive for its age, and so it makes for the
kind of vintage cruiser that has a modern attraction. It also feels
like a proper luxury car because of its level of features, like
power front seats, power windows, power locks, a tilt steering
column, cruise control, and air conditioning (it appears recently
upgraded to R134a, but it will need servicing to blow cold again.)
You'll love this custom luxury style, right down to the rear
pillars with opera lighting and a flower vase.
Under the hood is more of the Mustang's heritage. This 4.2-liter V8
was offered for the pony car, but it also looks well-placed here
thanks to such a tidy style. Those who are looking for a unique
build will love how high-performance versions of Ford's famous 5.0
motor should fit in here pretty easily. But there's also plenty of
appeal of the big torque in the stock V8. It moves this car with
confidence, and the lengthened frame means it has the kind of
luxury ride you'd expect from a car of this stature. Plus, Ford's
three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and front disc
brakes all deliver easy driving in a pre-WWII style package.
Zimmer delivered the custom car experience with the fit and finish
of a factory product. It is the best of both worlds that today is a
rare sight. So you can now be the most comfortable and interesting
car in your neighborhood all for an affordable price. Call
today!!!
