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This might be a trifle declasse, but I've happily driven a Model T Ford roadster since I was 14. The old motor was unrestored and very tired, but it could do an honest 40mph on level ground all day. The car handled beautifully at about 25-35mph. It could maybe do 45, but the brakes and steering definitely could not keep up at that speed. In terms of handling, it is the most bicycle-like car you'll ever drive. Open Ts are amazingly nimble in gridlock--one time I drove through Los Angeles during rush hour--but they're the sort of car where you drive looking two signals ahead and drive defensively. They're also pretty reliable when sorted out, just most aren't. I also had a tired Model A coupe as a daily driver for a year, and I found the T easier and more enjoyable to drive, but the A is a night-and-day difference in terms of solidity.

A friend has a 1922 EL Special Six that ate two valves. He needs replacements in less time than Egge can make a set. Is there another vendor or anything modern that is a drop-in or easily modified solution? Thanks

I have a scan but not an original. I'll see if I can find one on the used book marketplaces.

Hi all, I have a client who just got a two-cylinder Maxwell and is looking for David McCredie's book "Maxwell the Two Cylinder Models." Searching by ISBN has not been successful. Does anyone know where I can buy a copy? Thanks! Chris in California

Sale pending. Thanks guys!

Thank you mercer09, that serves me right for posting after bedtime. The car is in Huntington Beach, California. Thanks!

This is car strongly believed to be a circa 1904 Celeritas/Spitz. The car was found in the Czech Republic around 1969, restored, and imported to America. My Dad bought the car, started a re-restoration, and died halfway the the process. The car is complete but disassembled. The car has: Two cylinder Buchet engine Sauerbrier Berlin radiator Three speed progressive gearbox Shaft drive Drum brakes and driveshaft brake Work done: Engine cylinders honed Crankshaft ground Transmission case repaired and transmission overhauled Missing frame crossmember replicated and welded Body wood repaired as needed, skinned in fiberglass, painted (One of Rich McGrath's last projects) New underseat drawers made Upholstery redone in leather with horsehair stuffing New wheels made copying spoke profile and using original hubs (George Carrigan) I have many pictures documenting the disassembly and inventory available on Google Drive. I'm happy to answer emails at christopher.rini at gmail or PMs here. $12,000 OBO

A friend of mine recently purchased this 2 cylinder horizontally-opposed engine. None of us know what it is, although we've heard that its for a 1912 International highwheeler. Note: -water cooled engine -Bosch magneto and mechanical oiler on platform on top of engine -two flywheels, the front with a fan and the rear with the clutch -"stepped" valve lifters between the camshaft and the valves -casting mark of FC or AFC Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!