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    Antique Trailer

    in General Discussion

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    I tour & show a 1931 Hupmobile pulling a 1937 Mullins "red Cap" trailer. (see photos) Both have been restored to near factory condition and now have over 10,000 touring miles. I see no reason to exclude all trailers.

    Last summer I drove the Hupmobile towing the Mullins trailer 160 miles to the AACA National Meet in Louisville. The car was entered in the Driver Participation category and judged with the trailer in the closed position. No judges comments were said about the trailer.

    After the judging, we opened the trailer to display the period luggage, original Hupmobile tools, and an early 1930's crank record player. We played multiple vintage 78 rpm records and had a great time talking with people about the contents of both car and trailer.

    For the record, the Mullins MFG of Salem Ohio only built about 2,000 trailers in 1936-37. With only 100 known to exist, is a rare piece of history. The trailer design is such a classic that 74 years later, reproduction fiberglass trailers are still being built and sold.

    Nice set-up, Huptoy!

    1890's A.O. Bettes Auto Polish Can?

    in Memorabilia, Toys, Art, Signs, Clothing and Printed Material

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    Judging from the car on the label, I'd say it dates to the mid oughts (around 1905-1907). There were no such cars in 1893. The 1893 probably refers to the date that the name "Ideal Cream Polish" was registered. Remember that there was brass to clean prior to automobiles making their appearance.

    Then, as cars became popular, they added the picture of a generic car, to suggest another use for the "cream polish", but again, the 1893 had nothing to do with when the can was made.

    Neat item for sure, great condition....

    You are correct, Trimacar!

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