TerryB

Sure looks like it John! The grill was the only good reference point and you nailed it. Thanks! Terry

License plate is dated 1928. I can't seem to get a good ID on it. Maybe REO? Grill should be a clue but I can't seem to find a good match. Terry

Here is a classic example of the legendary Ford vs Chevy battle. On this day it was clear the Ford finished "on top" ! I am happy to report there were no serious injuries in the outcome. The photos are dated Nov 1963. Terry

Some assembly required for the Packard! Jag is really nice. Terry

I am sorry to hear of your fathers diagnosis. I wish you and him well. It does seem that your car is most likely a parts car or a very ambitious restoration. If you sell it as a parts car think of how it will help someone else achieve their dream and how your car contributed to making it happen. Terry

If the ads help keep the site running, then they are good. I don't find they detract from the overall enjoyment of the site. Terry

These two drivers license cards from 1927 and 1928 show how Pennsylvania was attempting to keep track of drivers with poor driving habits. On the back of each license was listed a group of common driving errors and a method to show how often the driver was warned or convicted of the offense. Note these two are "clean" so this person must have been a good driver, or never got caught! No punches in his cards! I have other license cards from before and after these two years and none of them have this information printed on the back of them so I suppose this idea only lasted for the two years shown. Terry

People were more adventuresome in that era! Auto trave was a challenge but those with some daring did what we might see as difficult or impossible today. I used stories like this as my inspiration to make long trips by motorcycle carrying just the most basic of necessities. I would sure like to know more about this adventure. Terry

Yes, you can list them on this site. Pictures are a must to generate interest. Terry

Nice pin collection! The Overland pins are neat! Terry

What a great ending to the story! Congrats on your purchase.

Yes, the old magazines are great to read the pulse of the auto industry at that point in time. One of my favorite finds in one was that there was no truth to the rumor William Durant was going to use his holdings in Chevrolet to take over GM. We all know how that worked out! Terry

Look for a place that services magnetos for antique farm tractors. They might be able to work on yours. Terry

One of the other items that came in the box was a Red Cross pin with a 1919 date on it. Seems to coincide with the car years.

Found these two auto pins in a box of stuff at a local estate sale. I think they are original. Material is seems to be cellulose. The Maxwell pin is the same on both sides. I guess they are both from the teens. Terry

Yes, tan interior in the Nova.

Website shows $12,600. Not sure if any buyers premium was added to that. Terry

My Rally Nova did have gold rims, the snap in Chevy center caps, and Uniroyal wide tires with raised white letters. The car was painted was burnt orange with gold rally stripes too. Terry

I like orphan cars and for sure that appears to be a nice one! Terry

Stopping is a good thing so a complete exam of the brake system should be a priority. Changing out the fluids is also a good thing to do as well as checking for leaks. Enjoy your new toy! Terry

The resistance, from an electronics perspective, is not a major player when the source voltage is very high like what you get from a modern automobile ignition system. I have never actually measured the plug resistance before installing them but it old be interesting to see what the accepted tolerance range might be for each manufacturer. Terry

I would take the Nova, in fact I did in 1977. I bought a Rally Nova, 2dr with 305 and auto trans. It had HD suspension and handled quite well. It was a very good car, decent gas mileage and fun to drive. Terry

Sure is nice to know those type of repair guys are still out there! I always viewed auto transmissions as mystery boxes, especially after seeing what the innards look like! Terry

Not unusual for family not to have all the details exactly correct but the car in question is sure a great example of a survivor from the period. Being a PA car it's lack of rust is incredible. Hope it finds a good home! Terry

I am posting from an Apple I-pad and use a free app called SimpleResize. I works well and is easy to use. Terry