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Provided the taxi drivers didn't get to them first. Craig

It was likely a local ordinance as it was in Argentina for Studebaker and Packard franchises. The Packard dealer in Argentina scored a major deal for a fleet of trucks, but some trade law there prohibited him from selling Studebaker-branded trucks, so Studebaker-Packard in South Bend produced a limited run of Packard-badged 4X4 trucks to satisfy the order. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?73547-Ortiginal-Studebaker4-X-4-truck-photographs&highlight=3e12d Craig

You mean like a Chevrolet and a Maple Leaf truck? Craig

It must have been sold new in either of those two countries, or possible South Africa, being RHD. Craig

Through to the 1960's, it was within car manufacturers, and on one continent. Starting in 1974, GM brought out their first 'world car', the T-body Chevette in Brazil, which expanded to England and North America by 1976. That would be considered "family". Ford followed with a 'world car' in late 1980 with the Escort. In the mid-1980's platform sharing between different manufacturers became common. For example, the Fiat Chroma, Lancia Thema, Alfa Romeo 164, and the Saab 9000 share the same 'Type Four' platform. And its very common between VW, Audi and Porsche sharing 'family' engines and bodies. And when Ford owned Jaguar, the X-Type and Lincoln Zephyr were 'family'. In a lot of ways 'family' killed their manufacturers like it did British Leyland and cost GM plenty with BRAND DILUTION; five or more different marques all looking the same. GM could have learned from BMC in the 1960's where there were at least two platforms spread among six marques looking almost the same except the grilles. The Farina-bodied BMC products, Austin Cambridge, MG Magnette, Morris Oxford, Riley 4/72, Wolseley 6/110, and Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre R all bore family resemblance. As successful as GM redesigned and downsized 1977 full size line was, they all look too much alike, and when one found out he had an Oldsmobile engine in his Cadillac and successfully sued GM, 'family' suddenly became a liability to their manufacturer; not a cost-saving asset. Craig

Here is a 1926 Jewett: Craig

It would be interesting to see if any were scripted with the end-user marque either on an attached tag, or stamped/engraved directly into the housing. Here is E&J-made one for EMF: Craig

The current Rolls Royce Dawn would be the closest today. https://www.caranddriver.com/rolls-royce/dawn And with Rolls Royce's 'Bespoke' special order program, one can have it painted in ANY color combination, including those vintage Auburn colors. Craig

Thank you! Unless one counts the 1937 Röhr, which I believe was a one-off, Mercedes Benz was the only European manufacturer who offered a four-door hardtop. A few, including Rover and Triumph came close, but not quite. Rover's P5B 'Coupe' was intended to be a hardtop, but structural rigidity issues ended it up being a sedan. Craig

If one wants multi-fold type, go with Nanawall. A bit pricey, but, an excellent operating door. Craig

For the overhead door opener(s), THE one to go with is the wall-mounted Liftmaster 8500 Elite! https://www.liftmaster.com/for-homes/garage-door-openers/battery-backup-garage-door-openers/model-8500 Craig

That photo will appear far more impressive with all four windows lowered and the rear quarters removed! Few know what a genuine hardtop is these days. Craig

One could order a rebuilt 'TECOmaster' motor through their catalog. Instead of replacing valve cover decals with the O.E.M. ones, Timothy Eaton's used their own decals. 'TECO' and 'TECOmaster' were used on several items sold by the Timothy Eaton Co., including lawn mowers, gardening and hand tools, etc. Craig

Land Rovers used aluminum body panels. Craig

This video will be your 'reminder': Craig

Maybe Manny-Hanny will buy it for proof they'll loan $$$ for anything on wheels. Was that commercial one of Manny-Hanny's one of two "Anycar" 'concepts? Vraig

Only on a Speedboat! MerCruiser comes to mind. Craig

I posted a Rausch & Lang here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?57049-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-07-1915-Rauch-amp-Lang Otis didn`t just make elevators!! http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?48299-Orphan-of-the-Day-1975-Otis-Electric-Delivery-Vehicle&p=628955&styleid=1 Craig

Long running threads here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?41300-Roadside-Americana-Picture-Postcard-Thread http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?55365-Studes-in-Roadside-Americana-photos And tons here: http://theoldmotor.com/ Craig

In the mid-nineties, the daughter of a customer drove a Mazda MX-6. The plastic retainer that held the hood prop rod in place broke and the Mazda dealer wanted something like $9.95 for a new one and it had to be ordered. I told him to take it to the local Ford dealer and see if was the same as a Probe. Sure enough, it was, and the parts man returned with a plastic bag full of them and asked him how many he wanted at 99 cents each. It was not the first time, I directed someone to the Ford dealer for MX-6 parts. One of our truck drivers needed a tie rod end for his wife's car, as was rather taken aback at the price. The Ford dealer was 1/4 of the price Mazda quoted. Craig

In late thirties through the 1950's, Rolls Royce used "His Master's Voice", or 'HMV' radios, the U.K. Division of RCA. Not too sure how much autonomy HMV had over its parent company, RCA, but in North America, OEM automotive radios were not a huge part of their focus, although Hudson used them for a time. In the entire decade of the 1930's, RCA was directing its energies to the development of television, and not so much on looking for new markets for their radios. Craig

The process of elimination by everyone coming forward and stating what they are NOT from, thereby narrowing it down to a small handful of marques might be the only way to solve this puzzle. Craig

That is VERY reasonable, considering a Marti Report for a Ford product is between $45 for a Maverick to $200 for a Shelby Mustang. And Mercedes Benz charges €100 for a copy for theirs, plus proof of ownership. Along with some of the others here, I've always like documentation, and if someone has their Production Order, report, etc., next to their vehicle at a car show, I'll include it, as well as the rest of the car when taking photos. It is truly your car's "DNA". Craig

What make would it have been? Craig

I posted a photo of a Philco Transitone in a 1931 President here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?34276-auto-history&highlight=transitone Craig