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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
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Comments (27)
ronmolina
That is one wild looking car! Excellent shot!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
starship64 Online Now!
Nice capture.
UVDan
But it sure looks good! Great photo!
jayfar
Nice looking car, a pity about the innards.
whaleman
As long as he kept the original parts, everything could be restored so there should be no loss except in the minds of those trying to get it cheaper, LOL! I know they called it a whale tail but I always thought the comparison was pretty lame.
tigertim
Screw ups or not... probably made it a better daily driver, and as long as he kept the original parts, then what the hey!. One seriously nice looking car... I'm not too proud to own it!
illkirch
Still an impressive car
Rob2753
A very distinctive and impressive vehicle, I bet the guy could have kicked himself !
drifterlee
What an awesome car!!!!!
dakotabluemoon
What a beauty she is love it.
Faemike55
Very nice
adrie
That's a cool car, also a very cool photoshot my friend.
erlandpil
nice car you have taken here erland
bebopdlx
Very beautiful car.
nefertiabet
Wow, very nice car and capture!!!
farmerC
Shining.
emmecielle
Splendid car! Excellent shot! :)
Cyve
Marvelous old cars and fantastic picture !
flavia49
marvellous car
Isabelle711
It would be extra sweet to take a spin in this beauty. :))))) Love the body style. :))))) I would have enjoyed the warm temp. with my whole heart. :)))) Most excellent in both capture and details my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))))
jocko500
this is cool
ARD1
This looks like an Auburn 852 Speedster, my favourite vintage car. The body shape really stands the test of time. Nationale7 has one for sale. I had to have it.
Richardphotos
I have heard the name "Boat Tail" to describe Auburns. superb capture Sig
auntietk
Sleek, fast, and RED!! Fantastic!! Send it up ... I'm wearing a shirt that's nearly that shade today. I'll drive it around for the guy. :P
danapommet
It is a beauty Sig and a great zoom!
debbielove
Need to know? Well... Why? Just look at it! lol I want, thanks Sig!!!! Rob