Ever Hear of the Dagmar Bumper?
 

Well, if you havn't,, then read on.. ;) If you find more pronounced Dagmar bumpers ,,then I say go for it and post photos of all the busty bumpers you can find..car bumpers that is .:lol:

Dagmar (born Virginia Ruth Egnor, November 29, 1921 – October 9, 2001) was an American actress, model and television personality of the 1950s. As a statuesque, busty blonde, she became the first major female star of television.
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Dagmar bumpers, also known simply as Dagmars (D-HAG-mar) is a slang term for the artillery shell shaped styling elements found on the front bumper/grille assemblies on several makes of cars produced in the 1950s, an era recognized for its flamboyant designs and excessive use of chrome details.

The DAGMAR BUMPER
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Yep Larry I have known about Dagmars for many years!!

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I knew you would..and you posted a set of Dagmars too.. 54 model

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Hey Larry, Are you sure it isn't because of the relationship with her Dagmars? I'm just noticing she had a pair and the bumper bumps came in pairs.......just sayin

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Ya’ can’t see the front bumper, but it’s a 54 so they are there. ;)

And yup, that’s me late 60’s… that’s a Hammond M100 (series) behind me, along with two Leslie tone cabinets.

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You Know? I think you are on to something ..I'll take another look and see if I can see what you see. I'll be right back,,nom sayen ?;)

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GOPAPA, thanks for posting, I've heard the "slang" term Dagmar's for years, but never knew what the actress looked like and often wondered (in my dreams). :lol:
Thanks again, now I can cross it off my bucket list! :chevy:

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You bet,,she was my girl friend,,j/k ;) I first heard of it at a car show some years back and the guy was ,well I am kinda old ,,but this guy was real old ,,like 85 or so and he ask me what they used to call them bumps on this 53-54 Caddy that he had in the show..and now you know the rest of the story,, good day.. lol

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If you guys want to buy up a few of these rides with Dagmars,I'll start a co. to make Bras for them........

Only I guess that wont work,I've never seen them sag.

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I have been waiting for your input ,,you did good.. I think you got a good idea.. :lol:

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Ever wonder what Dagmars look like pressed up to glass? :lol:

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'55 Buick Roadmaster...all '55s had 'em. GM designers were very fond of her back then :cool:

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Rubber ones are nice, too.
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She helped shape the '50s

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Here's what Dagmars looked like when they were younger. They're much smaller but they light up!

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Talk about "bolt on's" :lol:

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:haha:[QUOTE=special-K;5930560]Ever wonder what Dagmars look like pressed up to glass?

:haha: crazyL

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Silicone kinda guy huh?

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The rubber ones are firm yet softer to touch than chrome.

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A more literal interpretation of the theme.
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Mmmm! yummy car porn!!! ;)

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How about a 50 Merc with a 56 Caddy Dagmar Bumper up Front

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^ awesome ^

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By '58 the Caddys had small rubber boo...I mean Dagmars. They popped back out one more time in '61 on Chevys

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As shown on the green Merc posted earlier,Dagmars were so popular it wasn't enough to be born with them. Other's would go under the knife to add artificial Dagmars. Even some of those born with Dagmars others would die for opted to augment theirs to further accent they're distinct shape,as seen in the car below