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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,
Sig..
Comments (26)
tigertim
I want it even more... looks great from either end... just the thing for cruising Tamaki drive here in Auckland!!
Richardphotos
beautiful Auburn Boat Tail. I have only seen 2 in person
West_coaster07
Great looking car and wonderful image of it!!
ronmolina
Nice capture!
auntietk
What a sweet-looking car! Fabulous.
etoiledumatin
Très beau sujet pour les passionnés de voitures anciennes
62guy
Beautiful body, but the bumper looks like an afterthought.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Mondwin
Superbly car my friend!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
farmerC
Shining.
jayfar
A lovely car in a glowing color.
adrie
Great looking car, one awesome photoshot my friend.
Rob2753
That looks like a monster and beautifully cared for
dakotabluemoon
Oh what a beauty these were made in Auburn Indiana just up north of where i live they have some real beauty's there.
Faemike55
Very elegant car luxury at its best
illkirch
Cool car. Makes me think of a book I read. Don't know if it has been translated.
nefertiabet
Wow, wonderful old car, love it!!!
junge1
People who could afford these cars were 'well off' to say the least. These things cost a lot of money!
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this beautiful car Sig!!
UVDan
I bet the guy behind it with the Volkswagen is jealous! Sweeet shot!
Cyve
It's a marvelous capture and fantastic old car!!!
drifterlee
What a cool car. Great shot!!!!!
flavia49
gorgeous!
starship64 Online Now!
Gorgeous car!
danapommet
A beautiful capture and I love that hood ornament!
debbielove
A perfect looking car! Great colour with that glint showing it off wonderfully! Brilliant! Rob