Attitude928

Packard & Duesey

1st stop was Hunter Collection which included many Bentleys and Rolls Royces. My favorite was an 8 liter Bentley:

A lot of Moons (cars and family):

1925 Gardner Touring, 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan, 1928 Gardner Model 85 Sport Roadster:

1923 Two-ton Traffic Truck:

Dorris was well represented (cars and descendants): 1909 4 cylinder Model D Touring, a 1924 6-80 Touring with a beast of an engine (377 ci), and a 1920 K-4 truck:

Today was the first day of the meet. Lots of great St Louis cars including a 1 cylinder 1903 Dyke and an all original 1930 Model C Ruxton roadster:

Looking forward to attending with my 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan

She's a beauty. Does your wife let you drive it?

My buddy had one of these. Great memories. Good Luck this summer

Here's mine. It was changed a bit...

These are in my collection: '89 Bentley Turbo R, '88 XJS, '84 633CSi, '80 vette, '77 Maserati Khamsin, '74 TVR 2500M, '71 Lotus Elan +2S, '70 Mustang Mach 1. They each fulfill a need... (PICS are in my gallery)

I have a 1909 Oakland 20B that had one paint job in the 50s. The rest is original, but the leather is ripped on the front seat and some of the inside material is now coming out. Is there an acceptable repair to keep the car HPOF? I want to be able to tour the car without destroying the seat. The attached pic is from when the car was on exhibit at the Hershey museum. Thanks! Jordan

How about this one?

If I want to go fast I can always race iceboats or drive my Khamsin, Turbo R or WRX...not a Model T nor any of my old cars. I never expect to buy cars as an investment...just having fun sorting and driving 'em and learning about automotive history. I never want the car to strangle me with onerous price or restoration costs. So if I walk out with a relatively unique car at a low price...I've gotten a nice car. If they perform well...then even better. I recently refreshed a 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan (one of three known) and will be happy to drive the 298.6ci 8 cylinder and to participate in Gardner Club events. Here's a 1932 Franklin on ebay that I wouldn't mess with: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Packard-153-DELUXE-ROADSTER-Deluxe-Convertible-Roadster-/121816022473?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c5cccfdc9:g:aGkAAOSwIwhWSTAy&item=121816022473

It's a CCCA approved classic that had a relatively high sticker price in 1920 ($3750). It has a relatively low rated 199ci engine of 25.3, but at least the sedan is light weight (2755lbs) and nimble. I think the bid price is a good deal but the buyer's premium makes it less of a bargain. Every car that I bought 10-15 years ago for $9,000-$10,000 is now $15,000 ('62 Mini, '71 Lotus Elan +2S, '73 TVR 2500M, '80 Vette, etc.). So like I said: a nice car for $13,500 without buyer's fees. The prices of Brass & Nickel have also risen in the past 5 years. It is very possible that car prices will fall back once the stock market bull market ends...

Looks like someone got a nice car for $13,500 without buyer fees https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/AN1115-226744/0/1920-Franklin-9-B-Sedan/ Jordan 1909 Oakland 20B (2 cylinder) 1925 Franklin 11A 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan (8 cylinder) Plenty of later models...

They seem to be bidding this Cleveland up higher: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Chandler-Model-42-/262137863315

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-/111814776485?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a08ae16a5:g:T84AAOSwo6lWJSTW&item=111814776485 Thoughts?

I recently purchased a 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan that has been refreshed and should be ready for show and the road within the month. I found out about the car through the Gardner web site, which is a great site. The fellow who is refreshing the car did the original restoration. I attached a pic from when I purchased the car and a group of photos from the original restoration. The director of the website/Gardner Club (Bob) found the original restorer, later met me at his shop and even brought along 1927 Gardner headlights and the appropriate Gardner Griffon mascot (among other goodies). Bob's a great guy who has been invaluable to this process and the marque as a whole.

The other thing is to use up most of the gas in the tank. That alcohol ate up the gas lines & gas tank in my '67 Jaguar 420 a couple of years ago. Jordan 1909 Oakland 20B 1925 Franklin 11A 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan 1961 Morris Mini Cooper 1967 Jaguar 420

Thanks for the pics, Can you remember what kind of shape was the Chandler in? Thx Jordan 1909 Oakland 20B 1925 Franklin 11A 1927 Gardner Imperial Sedan

Here's are pics of Brush's 2 cylinder engine from my 1909 Oakland 20B. It runs counterclockwise and has the characteristic fan top cylinder heads.

My 1909 2 cylinder Oakland 20B pulled one of the two spots on the red carpet and 1st in the Brass Car Division at the 11th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours D'Elegance today. It's one of two known and has the counterclockwise Alanson Brush engine with the fan-top cylinder heads. Wheels have 12 spokes and WB is 100". Car is being sorted for touring next year.

Anyone know the length of the 11A? Want to make sure all my cars will fit in a box trailer. Thanks! Jordan