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https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/662794054/1964-volkswagen-beetle-dont-laugh Craig

Makes one wonder. Did early Dodges sell better in Israel because of the 'Double-Delta' on the radiator badge? Craig

In the 1930's Studebaker was forced to change their model name, 'Dictator' to 'Director' in certain markets. And Chevrolet's use of the 'SS' also had some backlash in 2014: https://www.foxnews.com/auto/chevrolet-ss-model-criticized-in-israel-for-evoking-name-of-nazi-organization Had GM chose to market the 'SS' in Israel, it no doubt would have been sold under a different name. Craig

Can you confirm they are all 'concours' awards? Or are they racing awards? Or, perhaps half-and-half? Some definitely appear to be racing competition awards. Craig

Were they optional on the GS? Maybe I was only looking at the GS 'California' edition like this one. Craig

And there is 50 years of technology which comes to much better knowledge of how to lower the 0-60 and the Quarter Mile times compared to 1969. Some interesting comments re: a brand new 1969 Charger where the announcer raves over a 14 second 1/4 mile time: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/stove-huggers-the-non-studebaker-forum/110181-i-need-a-gas-station-attached-to-me-69-charger-promo-vid Craig

Executive driven, from Day 1.** **(Only to and from the Race Track!) Craig

I believe all the Gran Sport (GS) models had buckets. Craig

No, but you got to see LOTS of Vauxhalls (and the badge-engineered Envoy models) that the US market never saw! Craig

Pure speculation, but I wonder if he confused marques with the Springfield Rolls Royce. Besides American Austin, they would have been the only two foreign cars that were assembled in USA in the 1930's, though a few of the more expensive continental European cars may have been shipped 'chassis only' for an American coachbuilder to make a body for. Craig

At the Lemay Museum in Marymount, the 'expert' guide tried to say 'the Gremlin was derived from the Hornet station wagon', which is incorrect, as the Sportabout was introduced in the fall of 1970, some five months after the Gremlin was release on April 1st of that year. And he tried to tell the group the 1957-59 Skyliner was 'Ford's "only" retractable hardtop'. I again told him afterward, Ford sold a version of the Focus (Focus 'CC') in Europe which was also a retractable hardtop. Craig

But it was still sold as the 'I-Mark' after 1979 at Isuzu dealerships. Craig

The 1937 Cords had mechanically, or crank-actuated headlamps. Craig

Aren't some Buicks today based on Opel platforms? And the Buick Regal Tour-X wagon Cascada convertible is essentially a rebadged Opel. Craig

Just DON'T throw them away! SOMEONE will want them!! (I already have my own collection of Practical Classic from 1992, so I don't need a second set.) Craig

That Waltham clock looks remarkably similar to the clock in the blue Reo: I wonder if it was also used as a rear-view mirror/clock accessory because of its small size. Craig

Good thing it all wasn't INSURED by them when the roof collapsed, right? Craig

A feature that was unique to 1938 models was the 'Miracle Shift' transmission, which was an option, I might add. Some photos here: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/general-studebaker-specific-discussion/69334-picture-of-a-horn-button-for-1938-commander?67683-Picture-of-a-horn-button-for-1938-Commander=&highlight=fatman&styleid=1 Craig

That car is a prime candidate for MCACN in Chicago in November. Craig

Somehow, I missed this post last December. Interesting the 'winterfront' over the grille is still attached~must have been parked and left 'for good' when it didn't start one cold morning. I posted a photo of a restored Type 55 here: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/stove-huggers-the-non-studebaker-forum/110253-portland-art-museum?107731-Portland-Art-Museum= Craig

Looks like a Bosch to me. The holes-in-the-glass was used on some Steyrs and others in the 1930's. Here is a link to some photos with a Steyr with the same wiper system: I posted a photo of a restored Steyr Type 55 that is missing its wipers, but has the holes in the windshield here: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/stove-huggers-the-non-studebaker-forum/110253-portland-art-museum?107731-Portland-Art-Museum= Craig

Some answers here: https://forums.aaca.org/topic/296150-38-studebaker-state-commader-questions/?ct=1568720238 Craig

All the 'coal scuttle' hoods opened similar. This would include Renault, Stanley, Mack AC, some Franklins, and other trucks as well. Craig

Don't be surprised if Ford and VW strengthen their relationship; especially when it comes to exhorbitant development costs to bring a vehicle to market. Craig

Here's a 1921 Holmes sedan at the National Automobile Museum in Reno.