Reminds me of the jaguar r type continental. This is almost 20 years later from 1938 though.
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/38170320/bentley-r-type-continental-left-side-view.jpg
If I lifted like the number you posted I would probably feel that way too. I still lift heavy. But id rather put on 25lbs than add 25lbs to a 500lb squat.