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I bet it is 1987. That would be the first model year for the 3-series convertible. Craig

What I am led to believe from all this, is that thereis possibly ANOTHER 1937 Cadillac convertible running around with the exact same serial number. I am sure a search can be taken to see if any of the currently surviving 1937 Cadillac convertibles in all states and provinces (and possibly in Europe and Japan) have the same serial number as this one as there aren't all that many out there. Craig

The owner could have also had a residence in New York besides overseas and probably could have registered it there if that being the case. I could see an owner of a car like that having more than one residence!! And no, I did not see the original post. Craig

Unless the owner stated on it is someone famous, or a celebrity of some sort, I can't think of any significant reason for someone to fake it. Craig

The top on this car is also similar: Craig

There's only something like 31 genuine 9-passenger '60 Edsel wagons out there!! Craig

I 'pray' for your son, not you!! The next time he invites you to a Tuner Car show, SUPPORT him and attend! I have mild respect for them; especially some of those Subarus one can buy off the showroom floor. (WRX STi Type-RA, for example). Technology has come a long way in 60+ years, and we now see greater than 300 hp out of a 4 cylinder. And Ford is doing their best with the Focus RS. And you might even come away impressed. The only way you'll ignite the fire is if you show some support for his interests in the modern import products, and he might reciprocate and start showing an interest in yours. Craig

Studebaker offered Allstate tires on the Avanti: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?96094-Sears-contest-Avantis&highlight=allstate Craig

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46900-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-12-1952-Allstate I posted a photo of an Allstate here ^ Craig

Or a McCoulloch/Paxton supercharger!! Craig

I cannot make out anything on the front plate of the Packard, as there is not enough resolution from the scan. I guess if you have the original photo, it can be seen. Craig

I have no doubt in my mind it IS a publicity photo. People going out for a 'cruise' in four inches of snow would NOT have the top neatly lowered as seen in the photo, and the car appears to have been backed into position nearer the curb as there are no tire tracks in the snow immediately behind the rear tires. Craig

That second car, the Italian 1906 Zust, still survives: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-first-viewing-at-the-public-unveiling-of-the-newly-restored-1906-17009183.html Craig

It used to be called a 'money' wrench at the corner garage, which has all but disappeared. Now, a dealer, or a bigger shop will charge just to plug their $12K Snap-On ZEUS diagnostic tool to find your engine miss, or other annoying malfunction in a modern car, only to tell you what's wrong with it. It doesn't fix it for you! After all, that shop or dealer HAS to earn that money back somehow!! Craig

And Thomas Crapper really did invent the flush toilet. Craig

I believe hot paraffin wax may have been originally smeared onto the bare wood on the side where it mates to the metal body. Craig

Now wouldn`t that be REALLY COOL if the car in both #1 and #3 were the exact same car!! Craig

I sure hope the business still pays well enough to support him and his family. Craig

There were a number of women designers or consultants at the time. Besides Helen Dryden, there was Eleanor LeMaire, Dorothy Draper at Packard, and Helene Rother at Nash. If one is interested in the women's touch in automotive design, this is a good read: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/damsels-in-design-women-pioneers/9780764354359-item.html?ikwid=damsels+in+design&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0 Craig

Here is a 1907 Russell that is in the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?51798-Orphan-of-the-Day-06-06-1907-Russell-Touring I do hope you are successful at locating a copy of that book. Craig

If it was from a Ford, there should be at least one 'FoMoCo' or 'FORD' with the trademark oval around it. Craig

Okay, it must be for a Ford, then, going by that part number. Craig

I believe an early '60's Chevy II. Craig

Nice to see that great example of what was truly "Canada's Own Car' still exist. Here is another Russell-Knight I took a photo of a few years ago: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?53886-Orphan-of-the-Day-08-22-1913-Russell-Knight This is an excellent book on the marque, considering there is not a ton of historical information or factory records available: https://books.google.ca/books?id=TfjkcHnt9m8C&pg=PR1&lpg=PR1&dq=russell+made+up+to+a+standard+not+down+to+a+price+juraslav&source=bl&ots=Y527cYwABj&sig=1c26OHkE6IChph-Ep8k2Z5h10JU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkhtyXiIneAhWxCTQIHXVwB1oQ6AEwAHoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=russell made up to a standard not down to a price juraslav&f=false It has been out of print for a while now, but I' sure copies still exist somewhere. Craig

The house in California those 13 kids were found held captive in last January looked 'perfectly nice' from the street in the news footages, too!! Craig