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That term 'air conditioner' as used in the above was well before the FTC established it to mean only a refrigerated air source, be it in a building or a vehicle. The British continued to use 'air conditioner' to describe a heater and/or fan-circulated air, and household humidifiers at one time were also marketed as 'air conditioners' Craig

Two more casualties are Hummer and Saab, and it appears Holden may be next. Craig

So far, no one mentioned Cartercar http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46653-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-04-1910-Cartercar&highlight=cartercar Craig

There is one in the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46595-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-02-1924-Gray-Dort&highlight=dort Craig

I suspect any vehicle made during late 1942 through 1945 from the (former) Big Three and Packard were no doubt assembled from components already on hand, notably, the body components. I believe engines and transmissions and other driveline components were still in production for the most part supplying land vehicles for the war. Perhaps Motor Numbers, and not the serial number would provide a more accurate answer for an actual build date to determine if a certain car or light truck for civilian use was built in the duration period. Craig

Sorry to hear this! Too bad some diseases such as this consume many of us far too early in life. Hopefully, either his father if he is still alive and well, or if his kids can carry on the torch and keep the museum operational. Craig

I attended our annual local 'World of Wheels' held here last weekend. Sure enough, there actually was one double-digit-for-miles 1978 Corvette Pace Car amongst the displays. They are common enough to the point where no muscle car, or rod & custom car show would be complete without one. Craig

Here's a 1908 Brush Model A Runabout: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?41966-Brush-Automobiles&highlight=brush+coil Craig

Here's another one: http://thevintagetrailershow.com/portfolio/1937-pierce-arrow-travelodge-2/ Craig

Ideal car & trailer combination from the 1930's would be a Pierce Arrow sedan mated to a Pierce Arrow Travelodge. Craig

How true! --------> http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/10/28/rip-van-disco-a-13-mile-barn-find-pace-car-awakens/?refer=news Craig

I took a photo of which I posted here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?49448-Orphan-of-the-Day-03-10-1937-Duesenberg-Model-J&highlight=DUESENBERG+ORPHAN Craig

Another poster claimed he did not hear of the that term until 5-7 years ago. I have heard the term 'survivor' since the 1960's, and it was probably used right after World War II. In the 1960's, a 'survivor' was a pre-war car that literally survived the second world war scrap drives in North America, and the ones that did were often so worn out as new cars were scarce during and immediately after the war. And in Europe where the battle was being fought, the cars that were hidden away, or were not in the line of artillery fire were true survivors. I would rate any car made before the second world war a true 'survivor' Craig

Good thing their lone 1983 model didn't fall in the hole! http://forums.aaca.org/f169/national-corvette-museum-sinkhole-morning-367133.html Craig

Nice to see some being restored. Here is a '50 in the ACD Museum: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?48816-Orphan-of-the-Day-02-18-1952-Crosley-Super-Sports&highlight=CROSLEY Craig

These Coachcraft Hudsons from England are most interesting, considering Railton has already been established, building their own bodies on Hudson and Terraplane chassis. Craig

Good point, but sometime around 1971, that third brother got lost on the way to all the GM plants! Remember those GM's where you could NOT turn them 'OFF' and the fan ran all the time? Craig

Nice car! Here's a photo of a 1925 McFarlan: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?59198-Orphan-of-the-Day-02-16-1925-McFarlan-Twin-Valve-Six&highlight=mcfarlan Craig

Sears first effort here------> http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46927-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-13-1909-Sears-Model-K&highlight=1909+sears Second effort here------> http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46900-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-12-1952-Allstate&highlight=1909+sears Craig

This story is almost as good as the two brothers who supposedly invented automotive air conditioning, where their names are on the control panel on nearly every car with a/c. Their names were Max and Norm. Craig

I wonder if the Gray-Dorts assembled in Canada also used this engine. Craig

Nope! Its because GM did not want to retool the doors to get rid of the 'tavern' door handles on the B-pillar. They already knew there would not be enough sales to justify the expense of new door stampings unique to the convertible. Craig

Awesome work!! Here is its Canadian counterpart: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?60700-Orphan-of-the-Day-04-08-1961-Meteor-Montcalm&highlight=1961+METEOR And Post #62 here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?9950-What-makes-people-do-this/page2&highlight=1961+METEOR Craig

Here is another photo of the 1916 Premier in the ACD Museum: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?64976-Orphan-of-the-Day-09-04-1916-Premier-6-56&highlight=premier Craig

Why is it a 'problem'? Even the rusty ones you don't get to by the time your body tells you to call it quits (and reluctantly admit it), is retirement income when you sell. Craig