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Start here: https://books.google.ca/books?id=ayEDAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA71&lpg=RA1-PA71&dq=popular+science+1951+mobilgas&source=bl&ots=n455kj9n8M&sig=ZOfhpMCFLEy267Trz0XKyHy2Agk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjbgcvQzrHXAhUrqlQKHY7QDN4Q6AEIQzAM#v=onepage&q=popular science 1951 mobilgas&f=false Craig

The ultimate Airflow to me is the 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-17. Owning one would be a privilege. Craig

I believe the Railton was more common than the Brough Superior: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?65534-Orphan-of-the-Day-09-22-1937-Railton Craig

Here are some brand new 2003 Crown Victorias at the CHP in Sacramento awaiting outfitting with decals, lights, etc. Craig

I know Porsche still has their 'Paint to Sample' color choice, but its a VERY expensive option. Paccar (Kenworth, Peterbilt), Freightliner and International also do custom colors for their big trucks. As I recall, Ford does have a catalog of 'fleet' paint formulas for long-time repeat customers, but there would be a minimum run quantity and possibly long lead time. I believe Ford's PPV body shells are painted black less the doors, with the doors painted white on separate lines, and then get assembled after the painting process; not a mask job with two trips through the paint booth. Craig

Can one still order a brand new Cadillac in a previous year's color? Cadillac Motor Division had that option for years. Craig

I believe Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and Tesla currently offer a similar custom-fit seat option. That 'custom-fit' option itself (depending on the seat material specified) will most likely exceed the cost of a Brewster when it was new! Craig

Here's another yellow example in Reno: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?47558-Orphan-of-the-Day-01-05-1913-Mercer-Type-J-Raceabout Craig

I don't feel leather is 'out of place' in a chauffer driven limousine. In the case of a partitioned limousine, leather (usually black) was almost always reserved for the front chauffer's compartment, while the rear seating area behind the partition always got the opulent wool broadcloth interior. Craig

No, but the neighbor bought a BMW i8. Now that is one impressive car! A bit of a toy, in that's its not the most practical for hauling a family around, but it's refinement and build quality is well above average. Craig

Here is a prime example where custom body builders like Brewster, Salmon & Sons in England and Graber in Europe who rebodied 'working man's cars' and transformed them into rolling sculpture should be recognized for their efforts; not so much upon which it was based. In the 1960's some of the smaller Italian coachbuilders such as Frua rebodied several 'working mans' cars into special one-offs which are highly collectible now. Craig

As I stated in a previous post, it is based on an Imperial chassis complete with the standard 413 cubic inch engine. Craig

No reason to 'make fun' of Chrysler in the 1930's, considering the Imperial has CCCA status. This Plymouth is unusual and 'different'; not unlike a 1957 Chevrolet "El Morocco" pretending to be a Cadillac. Craig

Stylistically, it is NOT an improvement over the 1965 Imperial upon which it was based. What DOES come to mind though, is this what the 1964-'66 Imperial might have looked like had Virgil Exner still been in charge of Chrysler's styling division? Craig

Hopefully, we will see a late 60's Biscayne or two with an L72 at the MCACN show in Chicago next month. As far as a late 70's malaise-era car, almost of no interest to me. Admittedly, the front & rear 5-mph bumpers of '79 Firebirds were nicely disguised for the time, but the panel fit was atrocious. Craig

One of the muscle car magazines some years ago profiled a '69 Charger which still had its Certificate of Origin in place, in that it was never registered since it was new. Cars like that usually change hands privately, and no doubt, the buyer pays cash. There are lots of 1989 Corvette ZR-1's out there with 'close to zero' miles on them with all the factory stickers and shipping materials still in place. This became a MAJOR and LEGAL headache for GM as there were a number of recalls on the ZR-1's including brakes. Instead of returning the car to the dealer for retrofitting, owners of these low-mileage ZR-1's insisted in picking up the parts at the dealers and leaving them in their unopened packaging to keep with the car. Craig

Even if it truly does have 65 miles on it, its still $100,000 too high. Craig

This 1914 Galt has a similar signal light setup: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?47115-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-20-1914-Galt-Gas-Electric&styleid=1 Craig

Its not a coincidence: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?53951-Orphan-of-the-Day-08-24-1966-Duesenberg-1980-Stutz-IV-Porte Craig

I suppose 'Green Onions' followed by 'Telstar' would be more fitting. Craig

I would sure like to believe this is the case 55 years later, but realistically, I do suspect a few were lost due to accident, severe weather, flooding, fire, etc., over the years. Its unfortunate, but true. Craig

The only flaw in that statement is no one has mentioned the Saturn Sky which came out in 2006 and lasted right until the end of the brand name. It is likely the most collectible of any car made under the Saturn label, and some (along with its Pontiac Solstice stablemate) are already appearing at car shows. And being at the END of the production run of the marque can have just as much cachet as a first-year car does. Craig

That argument could have been easily settled if you bought a Scion Xb in place of the RAV-4. The Scion brand name is now an 'orphan', the Xb is just as practical, and will be more collectible than a RAV-4. Craig

Here's a 1922 Haynes: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?50519-Orphan-of-the-Day-04-17-1922-Haynes-Model-55 Craig