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I have seen a few 80's cars that were made into to convertibles by American Sunroof Corp. with their adhesive stickers on the door like that. Perhaps the only coachbuilder, not counting the familiar Italian ones who still put their names on the exterior would be Karmann Coachworks in Germany who placed their badges on VW convertibles for several years. Craig

Sometimes, I've actually paid MORE for a small chrome trim piece for my restoration project than I have for an entire car that actually ran and drove!! Craig

The original machine it processed on was found in 2015:

If its a late 1942, I bet you can paint it contrasting body color or silver and it will be 'right'. (Think 'blackout') But otherwise, the old adage nearly always applies; you get what you pay for, especially when one uses reputable firms for their rebuilds on items they can't do, or the proper facilities, to do for themselves. Craig

A big HUGE reason they make it work in Germany is because they have love for what they build, and are proud to own an example! I've known many who have worked on assembly plants here in North America 1970's who wouldn't even think of owning a vehicle from their own employer because of the lack of quality, which still pervades to this day. Craig

The only flaw in that comment is when plants are 'updated', it usually means there will be LESS workers as these updates fully include robotization; especially for hazardous tasks such as applying paint finish. Compare the assembly videos of 1936 Chevrolets with brand new Teslas: Craig

We got too many money-minded "brainiacs" running most of America's biggest corporations where the bottom line and maximum return on investment for the shareholders rule over substandard products, customer service and how they treat their employees. Look what has happened to some of our long time businesses that we all grew up with who refused to change with the times and never invested anything in improving the product and remaining innovative. Goodbye Sears, Kodak, Polaroid, et al. I hope we all don't start look at vintage cars the same way!! Craig

On the show field, most attendees would expect to see a car like that restored to a concours standard. Isn't that what they are paying to see, once they get inside the gates? Yes, there are a number of things I farm out, one of which would be the final painting, as I don't have the proper facilities with a properly vented downdraft spraybooth for these two-part paints which is required to achieve that perfectly flawless finish everyone desires. Craig

Seen in 2010 at the ATHS show. Craig

There was also the Toroflow diesel engine versions of that V6 and V12. Those gasoline-engine 702's used up to 3 gallons of fuel a mile under heavy load. Craig

The only time it's 'impossible' is if you don't possess a driver's licence which enables one the ability to enjoy it (legally), unless you only want it as 'yard art'. I could hardly wait until I turned 16 so I could get my driver's licence, but I did want an old car prior to age 16 to work on until that life-changing event came my way. Of course, I was turned down flat about buying a car before I could legally own drive one. Craig

Now wouldn't that be cool if both the car in the first post and the third post were the EXACT SAME CAR!!! Craig

This particular item is not 'embossed'. It is cast with raised lettering. 'Embossed' refers to thin sheet metal, wood, or a hardcopy book cover where lettering, an emblem, or a decorative design is forcibly stamped into it. Craig

It may have been for the one-off showcar, but either way, they were unique to the Skylark, and still might be worth a lot on the market. I'll still stand by stating that homebuilt is probably worth more in parts. Craig

Pure speculation, but perhaps some Ghia employee was aware that LeBaron was a respected independent coachbuilder just as Ghia was and removed them, where a different employee working on another Imperial limousine did not know, or may not have cared, and left the LeBaron scripts in place, which may explain why yours had them, and another one did not. When a vehicle is sent out to and independent coachbuilder for factory-sanctioned modifications as per contract, holes drilled by the factory may not mean a thing. For example, 1957-58 Buick and Oldsmobile station wagons did not have 'Body by Fisher' emblems on their rocker panels. They had this label on the front seat trim instead.

A rather well-equipped car too! With A/C and power vent windows!! Craig

I agree that in good hands, it will serve one well, especially as it most likely won't be used on a daily basis. There's a reason there is a high survival rate. The ONLY V-12 that actually may be questionable is the 1942 model where the bore was increased to 2-15/16" from 2-3/4" to increase the displacement from 292 to 305 cubic inches. It increased the horsepower from 125 to 130, but I believe it was the maximum possible bore for those engines, and not entirely certain if one is able to overbore a 305 because of that. A Lincoln V-12 expert can certainly offer more information on it. Craig

As Peugeot was the first with a marketable retractable hardtop with the 402B Eclipse Decopatable, it was fitting they had several C-C models in the 1990's and 2000's. Interestingly, they made a four-door version, the 407 Macerena by Huliez:

What timing!! Immediately after the Federal election! Craig

The 508 wagon/break is the one I particularly like right now. I really appreciate how they maintained the same taillight treatment as the sedan's without compromise. Craig

The only pillarless hardtop MPV ever made...so far!! I like it best between the 'A' pillar and the 'C' pillar, but the front and rear ends are a little 'odd'. Craig

Weld the spider gears in your rear differential together, and you'll know why when you make your first turn!! Craig

Peugeot is scheduled to start importing to North America again in 2023. Most likely, the 508, or its successor by that time. I read a lot of English magazines, so I do know what the cars are. Currently, as close as one gets here is to Renault. I believe the Nissan line of NV commercial vans sold here are Renault-based, and some of the Nissan cars platforms and components are shared with Renault. Craig

The last Citroen I remember being officially sold in North America was the 1973 SM, which held on a year after the DS/ID series. Surprisingly, the CS was never certified for the North American market. Most of the later sales brochures were produced in the USA, including the 1973 SM brochure with 'A Harmony of Opposites' on the cover. The 1972 SM brochure for Canada, where the six Cibie headlamps were used was the rather famous photo-heavy one which won several advertising and presentation awards for its dramatic nighttime-shots around France and high-speed action photography. Craig

I have allowed younger children to sit inside my truck if they asked, as I'm standing right there next to it. I did mention it previously, I did have a father of a young child who was actually angry with me for 'giving in' to his son's request, as he explained to me that he didn't want him touching anyone's cars at the show'n'shine. I firmly told him I didn't 'give in', and explained his son is the future of the hobby, and I was willing to accommodate as his interest was there. Craig