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Knowing GM, it will only remain a 'concept'; not unlike that 2003 Cadillac Sixteen. If we do see a production version, first thing it's going to lose is that gorgeous pillarless styling. Craig

The top looks like a skateboard ramp!! Craig

In the 1980's some imports were only available in Canada, or came to Canada a year or two before the came to the US. A good example is Hyundai, which came to Canada with the Pony in 1984 and the Stellar in 1985. Hyundai didn't enter the US market until 1986, and only with the Excel. Lada, Skoda, Innocenti, and Dacia were sold in Canada in the 1980's. Craig

Some photos of 'David Dunbar-era Buicks: Craig

The full-size B-body Parisienne was sold in the United States for the first time starting in mid-1983. It was a hasty response when the market suddenly swung back to big cars after the early 80's recession. Some of GM's 'captive imports' were the Suzuki-based Pontiac Firefly, and the Isuzu I-Mark-based Pontiac Sunburst in the mid-to-late 1980's, and not available in the US.. The Pontiac Wave was also a Canadian exclusive until 2003 when it was renamed the G-3 and also sold in the United States. Craig

The Chrysler parts in them were proprietary, as the sales and marketing of the 450SS and Dual-Ghia were not handled by Chrysler. Bristol and Jensen in England also used proprietary Chrysler drivetrains, but again, were not affiliated with Chrysler Corporation in their design and marketing either. A Chrysler dealer may have handled warranty & service on the drivetrain, but that was it. Craig

There were also the Ghia-branded 450SS with Chrysler underpinnings and before that, the Dual-Ghia; which were both unaffiliated with Chrysler Corporation, even though they used Chrysler running gear and several other components. Craig

Have you heard anything from LV as of yet? It would be interesting to know if they actually keep records of their merchandise. Craig

Here is a '66 Mustang in that color: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/23617123789_2c69e45f8e_k_d.jpg Craig

See my links here---------> http://forums.aaca.org/topic/253047-holsman-buggy-1908/?hl=holsman for Holsman photos. Craig

I would keep the clear lens and use a red (or amber if it's to be a turn signal) bulb. Craig

Kaiser spelled it 'Bambu'; not 'bamboo' Craig

So what's worth more? The 'Kiddie' Corvette as seen above? The 1965 'Kiddie' Mustang pedal car? Or the Austin J40 pedal car? Craig

Exactly how many cars did his family own during that time? Do you mean actually found every entire car complete, or simply obtained 'closure' on their fate, as whether they survived or not? Craig

I posted a restored Muntz here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?30460-Random-pic-1952-Muntz-Jet-concept Craig

Good on you for saving a 'standard' '71 Beetle. The standards seem to be eclipsed by the Super Beetle which was new for that year; with McPherson strut front suspension being the most obvious difference between the two. Craig

If these cars were used in the Rust Belt; slim-to-none. The farther west, the better their chances of their survival, but as the poster above stated, being rather ordinary sedans, there would have been little incentive for any subsequent owner to preserve any one of them. Craig

It would definitely be a rarity, and probably the most interesting of all the 1961-3 Rambler Americans aside from the 2-door wagon. Craig

1964 Chevrolet Impala SS side molding; fuel tank filler flap section, I believe. http://www.mad4wheels.com/webpics/hires/00008112%20-%201964%20Chevrolet%20Impala%20SS/1964_Chevrolet_Impala_SS_002_1096.jpg Craig

1961-2 Cadillac, Buick, or Oldsmobile. And maybe Pontiac, as I believe they offered power vents in those years. Craig

Are you now at a stage where you can buy your cars back? Craig

Here is a 1911 Case: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?55245-Orphan-of-the-Day-10-08-1911-Case-Touring Craig

Now what would be awesome to see is a 'police package' basic black LeSabre sedan with one, complete with the HD suspension and handling package. Know of any? Craig

(Waving my hand in the air!) Did anyone else see that white 1965 Riviera at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago last weekend which had the 'Super Wildcat' engine package? Craig

1902 Holsman: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?51820-Orphan-of-the-Day-06-07-1902-Holsman-Motor-Buggy 1909 Holsman: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?52356-Orphan-of-the-Day-06-26-1909-Holsman Craig