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I wasn't either, But what I got were LOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNG lectures from grandparents, and other "older ones" who lived through it and told me how 'lucky I was'! They were the ones who didn't tolerate fussy eaters, and we should be happy we got dinner, period! The was no such thing as 'welfare' where a down & out recipient received a cheque, but it was called 'relief' with vouchers that were redeemable only for what was stated on it; sacks of flour, potatoes, etc., and one had to still make their own bread. As well, I was told they were happy receiving used toys or clothes for Xmas, and I should be happy with what I got, even if I didn't like it, or it wasn't what I wanted, but because it was NEW! I delivered the newspaper to an elderly couple back in the 1970's, and was told by the woman how fortunate I was the proceeds from delivering the paper were mine, and didn't have to contribute to the family income, as her brother had to back in the 1930's, and on and on..... Craig

Thanks, That Sears Motor Buggy catalog reprint does not show any production figures in it at all. Craig

Nice try, but it was simply sold at Sears & Roebuck as an 'Allstate' in Custom or Deluxe trim: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46900-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-12-1952-Allstate Craig

I have the reproduction of the Sears Motor Buggy catalog I posted in Page 4 here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46927-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-13-1909-Sears-Model-K I'll check later today if they do include production numbers in the Preface. Craig

One thing I DID that I regret was part out a '61 Studebaker Cruiser in 1979. Had I know just how rare they are, and their values have increased quite a bit, I now wish I DIDN'T part it out, which I regret!! Craig

Perhaps he wanted to 'keep it simple', by directly connecting it to the latch, therefore eliminating any linkage. I wonder if the interior handle is in the exact same location opposite. Craig

Here's the prototype 1932 Cord: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?64247-Orphan-of-the-Day-1932-Cord-E-1-Prototype Craig

I wonder if the Tom Mix Cord had any custom touches on it. Craig

Mexico City has the same issues with water & sand foundation. Mexico City's problems is the use of that water for drinking, agriculture, etc., is sucked from the ground, it displaces the 'silty sand' literally causing the city to sink. Craig

None of those look like Napiers to me!! Here are some Napiers: http://www.napiercars.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._Napier_%26_Son https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Napier_(automobile) There was also a sales outlet in Toronto, Canada for Napier. Craig

A Powell is probably the very first 'recycled car'!! Craig

Were there any British 'Napier' cars in attendance in Napier? Craig

This 1944 Pullman survives in Edmonton Transit's historical collection: http://www.barp.ca/bus/alberta/ets/ets194444cx.html Craig

Not always. There are some obscure factory authorized accessories. And here, Mercedes Benz thought they were the first to come up with the 'Airscarf®': http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?79763-Dealer-Public-Relations-Material Craig

Yes: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?57298-Big-RV-vs-train-in-Brownsburg-and-he-lived Craig

Some delivery vehicles, such as the USPS Zip Van was designed to be driven while standing up with the sliding door open, and a canvas strap strung across the opening!! Craig

That was a common aftermarket accessory. It was called "Ashaway" Craig

The 1951 LeSabre showcar was the first GM car with that feature. Craig

That is the key right there. Just keep in mind where the fuel tanks on many of these older cars are; if not under the front seat, or right below the windshield, they are just ahead of the rear bumper, making a Pinto gas tank look good. I would think the vulnerability of them getting impacted are perhaps more dangerous than riding around without a seat belt. Craig

Early 1960's Imperial Ghia-built 8-passenger limousines. Besides the eight electrically operated side windows, the partition behind the front seat would make it a total of nine. Craig

Packards offered hydro-electric antennas, along with windows, seats, and convertible top. Craig

All five GM divisions offered air suspension from 1958-59, except for Cadillac (starting in 1957 with the Eldorado Brougham, extended to other models in 1958) which offered it until 1961. Each division had their own catchy name for it; as I recall Chevrolet called theirs 'Levelaire', Buick, 'Air Poise', and Oldsmobile, 'New-Matic Ride'. Someone can refresh my memory as what Pontiac called theirs (Ever-Level(?)) and Cadillac, if they even did call their version anything. Craig

Never paid attention, as its still a relevant topic. Craig

Maybe there was a giant Gatsby party afterwards. Craig

In 1971 when I was a Boy Scout, our group went on a field trip to the local railroad yard, and got to ride with the engineer for about a mile and back down the track. For whatever reason, I asked him what time it was, and he pulled out a pocket watch, and gave me a rundown on the history of certified 'Railway Accuracy' watches and why it was mandatory that he have it on him at all times while he was in control of the engine. Craig