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My suggestion is to advertise it in British and European old-car publications, even if it upsets you should it leave North America. They can't seem to get enough American cars over there. Have a look at the British publication, 'Classic American' magazine. Craig

That is a common photo which has appeared in several publications on Studebaker, including 'The Studebaker Century' by Richard Langworth/Asa Hall, and in the Studebaker Drivers Club publication, 'Turning Wheels'. As far as I know, its still 'MIA', and waiting to be found. Craig

It may hurt some to suggest this, but advertise it in British, Australian, and Japanese old car publications. There seems to be a bigger market in these countries than there are here. Have you ever read the British publication, 'Classic American' magazine? They can't seem to get enough U.S. cars. Craig

Looking at your timeline, it was probably Jim Pattison, and the rest of his Expo 86 committee which drove up prices in the Lower Mainland. Once the highly successful celebration closed, land prices continued going up up up! "I am in the same situation with the very limited production British car I am trying to lasso. 46 of them were exported to North America. The scruffy ones sell in my price range, except they are also in demand back in the UK so I keep getting beaten in my attempt to close a deal. Land logistics are more difficult for me than export logistics and by the time I have a plan for getting the darned thing home some one else has made their move. There is a very nice one close to home { very similar to your situation }. However the very nice one is twice as expensive as the scruffy ones I keep missing out on. No one wants the very nice one, it's been for sale for months. I can just afford a scruffy one, no possible way I can think about one for twice the money." Not sure what one of these 46 are, but a very rare Jensen-bodied Austin A40 convertible project was up for sale at the Red Deer Swap Meet two weekends ago. And there is another restored example in Victoria. Craig

Its not difficult to explain why. It's painted the iconic 1957 Chevrolet color combination of Tropical Turquoise/India Ivory. Craig

Millenials were not around in Buicks 'Glory Days' when buying one brand new really meant something. A good many Buicks were 'steaming hot' up until 1972 and then became less with one or two of interest to collectors in the 1980's and early 1990's. From 1973, the marque became a badge-engineered generic GM product with few exceptions. And GM's malaise of the later 1970's and the Roger Smith years only downgraded Buick's status and build quality. Even the late '80s & early '90s Rivieras and Reattas aren't appreciated like a pre-war, early Riviera, A-body Gran Sport, or a Grand National. The marque lost its direction so bad that today, Buick is totally indistinguishable among all the lower-to-mid priced offerings from the Japanese, German, and other domestic manufactures that it doesn't mean a thing or make a statement to a Millenial. Buy a brand new Buick today, you might get asked why you didn't buy a Kia Stinger by a co-worker. Craig

The ones in the above photo were alive when owning a Buick really meant something Today, Buick is totally lost among all the lower-to-mid priced offerings from the Japanese, German, and other domestic manufactures, where it doesn't mean a thing to a Millenial. Craig

I have to ask "Why?" A ton of work where the seller will NEVER recoup his time and cost of materials. Craig

I would also contact American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), and see how they respond with figures. The Riviera was a was a mid-year introduction for 1982, and lasted until the end of the 1984 model year. Remember, ASC did the conversion. The bodies were sent from Flint to ASC with the metal roof left in primer, and they did the cutting and fitting of the convertible top and interior fitment in the rear seat area. Craig

Here's a similar one: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?64363-Orphan-of-the-Day-08-16-1930-Ruxton The new Rivian pickup headlights sure remind me of those Woodlites!! Craig

Lincoln (at least the Continental Mark III model) also used the same hydraulic windshield wipers. I know on Thunderbirds, it was used from 1961 through 1971. Craig

They were electro-hydraulic, not vacuum. An electric motor pumped fluid from an underhood reservoir to individual cylinders below the windows to raise them. A solenoid-operated check valve allowed the window to lower. Convertible tops, front seats, and radio antennas on certain cars were also hydraulic. Craig

Got a later 'Wig-Wag' stop light (which also used vacuum)? Craig

All that RR above has are dark-tinted quarter windows. Here is a 1967 Phantom V James Young with NO quarter windows like the Packard(s) being discussed.

Yes there was! For Oldsmobile's 75th Anniversary, there was the 1972 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Tiffany Edition, but the only thing "Tiffany" on it was the electric clock; not the door step plates!!! Craig

You are correct. Only later systems had that vacuum-operated circuit interrupter switch, as per an older post on Startix here ---------> Craig

I remember them. As I recall, it was called an "Ash-a-way". Craig

Now in the 21st Century, you can 3-D print that!! Craig

1954 Studebaker accessory item. Photo of one in Post #9 here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?90827-54-studebaker-hood-ornament Craig

Unfortunately, 1974 is a rather wretched year for almost any car. The 5-mph bumper law was in place by then, and your particular A-body, which came out in 1967 was clearly NOT designed for them, and look like an ungainly afterthought. As well, performance really suffered with all the emission controls. The Scamp and Swinger trimmed Darts and Valiants in their earlier iterations are nice cars, and if your budget allows, look for a 1971 with a 340 under the hood. Then you'll really have something to show!! Craig

Studebaker also offered a 'Drawmatic' cigarette lighter: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?94724-RARE-Studebaker-accessory-on-Ebay-1950-1951-1952-Drawmatic-!&highlight=drawmatic Presumably, the same supplier as Chryco's version. Evans Products, perhaps? They also supplied the 'Miracle Shift' vacuum assisted transmission shifter for Studebaker in 1938. Craig

So did Studebaker, and I also have the Shop Manual for a 1936, the last year Studebaker offered Startix, which clearly shows that vacuum operated switch in the diagram. I suspect it was a common item to any vehicle that came equipped with a Startix. Craig

The Startix automatic starter used vacuum as a regulator for it to know when the engine stalled and had to restart it. Craig

So does (did) Fisker: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?109564-Hey-buddy-how-many-Watts-that-thing-got&highlight=fisker Craig

Ford also tried again in 1998 with their 'Th!nk' city car. It didn't pan out, and they sold it to Global/NEVS in 2003. Now Ford is trying again by investing $500 into Rivian. Craig