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The only place for passengers is a step up to the throne! Craig

First, I found an aluminum plate in the middle of the dash, and upon removing it, there was a gaping hole there. Also there was a 2" round plastic 'bullseye' affixed to the dash with a dot in the center, which served no purpose whatsoever. Then, I looked at the back bumper, and saw two round cutouts replaced filled in with perforated thin metal. And pulling off the door panels, there were more holes in the metal than were on the door panel. I scratched my head, and realized it was the FACTORY hiding/masking options the car didn't come with; radio, clock, backup lights, and power windows!! Craig

And if 'John' cannot help you, try George Rohrbach at Highspeed Motors: http://www.highspeedmotors.com/ Craig

I believe that! There was a '57 Plymouth in Omaha that was parked undisturbed and untouched in one spot for 50 years that was 'missing chrome and sagging springs' when opened!! Craig

That they were! Archie Andrews had 'interesting' taste, shall we say..... Craig

Tame compared to a Ruxton!! Craig

I nominate the Mercedes Benz 600. In late 1963, it was a technological tour-de-force, and remained in production until 1981. Mercedes Benz was manufacturing high quality cars in Europe concurrently, and produced a number of notable cars over the years besides the 600, which would include the 540K, 300SL Gullwing, along with several others. The Ford Model T is definitely worthy of mention, as it changed the entire culture of America when it came to mobility. Thirty years later, the government-of-the-day in Germany must have thought the concept behind the Model T was a good thing, and produced VW Beetle with the intention to make it affordable to every German until the war intervened. Craig

That is entirely correct, where luxury features and expensive-to-manufacture styling touches migrated from the luxury and mid-priced class and eventually to the low-price field, and is now taken for granted on nearly every car on the planet. Starting in the 1950's it became a HUGE problem of gigantic proportions for luxury car manufacturers where leather interiors and power accessories were no longer exclusive to that market. I recall reading it was becoming a problem for Packard, trying to compete when Buick, Oldsmobile, Mercury, and even Pontiac started offering air conditioning, power windows & seats, et al. Today, a brand new Hyundai Sonata can be equipped with all the same creature comforts a Lincoln has, including build quality. Craig

How many remember what a gala event it was on a Friday evening every September when all the new car dealers in town (at least the once-Big Three) papered their windows the previous day and rolled in with their next-year's models? I remember those days well, either going on the Friday evening or Saturday making the rounds and seeing what was new. Even though a car may not have received a brand new body in the 1960's, the yearly updates on existing were extensive enough to be able to tell the year of it half a block away at the time, unlike today. Craig

Its great if you scanned them into your computer. At least you have record of them! I would alert the various Ford Model A and Model T clubs of this, as someone will no doubt be trying to sell them off. Craig

I would contact Louis Vuitton themselves for an answer. Craig

For reference: Here's a restored '32 -----------------> http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?57863-Orphan-of-the-Day-01-04-1932-Diamond-T And a '36 -----------------> http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?47946-Orphan-of-the-Day-01-19-1936-Diamond-T-212A And a '26 -----------------> http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?61823-Orphan-of-the-Day-05-21-1926-Diamond-T And a rare '39 Pack-Age-Car --------------> http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?52519-Orphan-of-the-Day-07-02-1939-Diamond-T-Pack-Age-Car Craig

Place your order for a brand new '36 and watch it get built here: --------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPpTK2ezxL0 Craig

Here's a 1919 Moreland: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?48491-Orphan-of-the-Day-02-07-1919-Moreland Craig

Did you try George Rohrbach at High-Speed Motors? Here a link: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46085-Reedsville-Tie-Rods-etc Craig

The RR 20/25 was what the 120 series was for Packard: A lower-priced offering to get them through the Great Depression. Here is a photo of one in a museum in Oshawa, Ontario. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?76275-Interesting-diversion Craig

That car appears in other photos in that SAACA article, which shows it to be a 1931 Flying Cloud 6-21. Craig

Indeed! More about his fantastic collection of Reo's: http://saacac.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Joe-Asuchak.pdf Craig

Is this for the scallops on the 1954 Skylarks that were a secondary color? Craig

Any K-series Lincoln deserves a much better fate than this one did! What are your plans for it? Craig

This car appeared at a car show last July 1st in Granum, Alberta. Craig

Pimlico Gray metallic/Coraltone. Factory offering on 1955 Studebaker Speedster. It was also offered in tri-tone Coraltone/Pimlico Gray/Shasta White. I don't own one, but I am familiar with the color combination. Craig

A '31 Royale Craig

Somewhat; but not exactly similar to a 1925 Studebaker clock: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?30816-1925-Duplex-Phaeton&highlight=1925+duplex Craig

I could be wrong, but it appears to be a 'licence plate topper'-type promotional item, but this one is meant to be mounted on a flat surface. Craig