Leif in Calif

Of course, the Mustang "California Special" was a similar idea.....

I thought about this after you wrote it and it seemed correct...yesterday I had an opportunity to test it in the garage and yes, I think that's what happened. It's been about 6 decades since I studied this stuff so I had to look up friction verses velocity and the book says friction is not dependent on velocity, so a wheel spinning backwards would theoretically provide no more drag than one that was locked and sliding. I think I read somewhere that steam locomotives would go to reverse in an emergency stop to avoid wearing a flat spot on the driving wheels. I didn't make them stop faster.

I would suggest finding a professional restorer of porcelain and glass in your area. They are around, and they have the skill and products to do it in a way that will be virtually invisible.

It would be great to see the route and dates! I've gone to a stop on Hemmings Great Race a couple of times as a spectator...it's fun to see the cars and talk to the participants.

I don't think this is a stock color but we've sure seem worse! https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/ben-lomond-1940-buick-special/7733269965.html 1940 Buick 56S Special Straight 8, with three on the tree. All the chrome has been refinished. Runs perfect shifts great will do 70mph on the HWY. Possible trades apache C10 3100 silverado 4x4 email: 91ea06b362633a8da93ae7167deddcd4@sale.craigslist.org

Selling a 1950 chevrolet bel-air - $120,000 (san jose south) The fist thing to know is...they meant to say $12K or Offer (quite different!) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/san-jose-selling-1950-chevrolet-bel-air/7733392805.html Selling this 1950 bel-air for 12k o.b.o 3 on the tree 235 straight 6. It runs just put a new gas tank. Needs interior. Exterior well you can see what it needs. I have some of the trimmings. Seats are there its drivable for cruising already but needs a lil tlc. (408) 420-7329

I guess that you could call these the "Uber Gazelle!" In a way, this might be what later kit Mercedes were trying to copy. These were the work of Brooks Stevens, and the prototype was Studebaker based. I think one reason I like them is they make me think of Briggs Cunningham's Bu-Merc!

couple of photos...Looks like a fun car but I wonder about support for these early Buicks

I always wonder about cars that are for sale for years. Obviously, it's a wrong price, but do they actually want to sell? Doesn't seem so. If that's the case, why bother?

I know... "Neoclassic" cars like the Clenet make me think of Liberace, but I have to admit the very first Excaliburs (like this), have some appeal. (more pics in ad) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/san-francisco-1968-excalibur-ss-roadster/7732848861.html 68 Excalibur SS Roadster for sale. One of about 260 roadsters ever built. Hasn’t been driven on the road since 2004, but it does run and drive. Original 327CI V8 and 3 speed automatic transmission. Very rare American made car with real side exit exhausts and real knock-off wheels. Rust free other than some surface corrosion on the chrome wheels and chrome luggage rack. Clean title in my name registered Non- Operation. $25,000 Located in Folsom CA. I can bring the car to any shipping port in California for overseas buyers. (916) 715-1462

I don't know about the price given the "custom work" but these definitely have a following, and are reportedly a lot of fun to drive. (more pics in ad) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-1972-honda-z600-coupe-rare/7732988038.html 1972 Honda Z600 restored oem with custom color and interior. Runs great with very low miles, under 1000 miles on this rebuild. Please come and view with your own eyes and listen to it run then take it for a drive. Please do your homework on this car and have a look at what they are selling for and what prices are for parts if you can find them. Complete list of items done on car. Basically, everything has been done. Interested parties only reply please. I don’t need help selling and I’m not in a hurry to sell. Weekend driver mostly. Please send any questions and I’ll get back to you asap. Please don’t send low ball offers as they will be deleted. For those that want a VIDEO of car, please reach out. Very rare car and these cars will be harder to find. I might consider trade for equal value or something interesting but no motorcycles. Thanks for looking. $18000

The best of all circa 50s pick ups in my opinion. Seems like a very good deal if as represented.

Seems pretty close to "too good to be true" territory.

I always thought it was the ozone that wrecked the rubber. I remember a 6th grade science experiment where we took an old pair of Mom's panty hose and put them over a bent up coat hanger in the back yard. In about 2 or 3 weeks they fell apart. I supposed the UV could have been a big part of that as well. I'd run the experiment again now, to see if all the clean air regulations have made a difference, but I don't think the required materials are readily available anymore! I due believe (based on my old Nordic skin) there is more UV now.

No interior or engine pics https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/van-nuys-1949-cadillac-for-sale/7731655458.html I've had this car for about 10 years, with the intention of restoring it but unfortunately too busy with work that I can't keep holding on to it. The car has a clean tittle, it has all original parts and motor but it does not run. It does need interior and a paint job. This car is a project car. Please only serious inquiries. Thank you! (818) 510-2832

I don't understand why the wheels are covered like it's being painted. (many more bad pics in ad) https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/long-beach-1938-buick/7731967381.html 1938 Buick, OEM, straight 8, 3-speed on the floor, 4-door, suicide doors, chrome wire wheels Car is located in Long Beach, CA. Call to make an appointment. $20K Price is negotiable--make offer (562) 336-6932

Oh Yes...drum headlights. I think your guess of '25 is probably good. I hope who ever bought it brings in back to life in some way. the good news from our point of view is there isn't enough there to "hot rod".

If the engine is free this might be something....(more pics and text in ad) https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/sun-valley-1940-hudson-delux-art-deco/7732608414.html I'm selling my father's rare beautiful project car. Came from original owner in lifetime was owned by one family very well kept. Car is 99% solid no rust was parked inside the garage over 30 years there is no penalties on this car clean frame clean title clean VIN. It has all the original rims with the clips and it has all the interior pieces and it has all the knobs and switches on the dashboard even for the radio including the original steering wheel this is a matching numbers car with the original engine and transmission and it's a bull because the rear windows roll down. (818)-- 714 -90, 2.5

I like it a lot, but those shiny valve covers make the rest of the engine compartment look bad.

I've never seen this double spring front suspension before and I'm not at all sure it would be a performance advantage. Also those blocked out faces remind me of my mother's "True Detective" magazines from the 50's where black bars often appeared across the faces of people supposedly doing evil deeds! https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/moraga-1915-ford-model-speedster/7732543033.html This 1915 original Speedster is a true testament that car enthusiasts are always trying to figure out how to make cars go faster - even over 100 years ago. During the early era of Ford Model T’s, racers would lighten their cars by stripping everything but the seats off the car, add a circular windshield, and attempt to stiffen the suspension. This car has all that and more including extra parts. Runs well (for a 109 year old car) and creates smiles and waves wherever it is driven. I am happy to start and drive the car for serious buyers with cash but there will be no “test drives” as these cars have very different controls than modern day cars. (same rule applied when I bought it). Hard to assign a price to the car - in my mind it’s priceless - only selling because I bought another antique race car and have no more room. Happy to take offers higher or lower depending on interest and won’t work with anyone looking for lowball deals. email: 64d35f36320932639a84387b56b98731@sale.craigslist.org (Chat feature also available through the listing)

from the Pre-War car website: (pretty nice shop clothes!...and how many jack stands are there? ) We're inside Malcolm Campbell’s workshop in Surrey in 1928, with the man himself proudly leaning on the workbench in full knickerbocker glory. Campbell was London’s Bugatti concessionaire, so he must have driven quite a few examples of France’s finest in England. Is this the 1926 Type 35 he is said to have owned privately?

I'm an hour North of San Francisco in a farm town where the tallest building is a grain elevator. The local Chevy dealer gets $220 an hour and a grand daughter is working at In-n- Out Burger. She gets $22.50/hr.

Don't know what to say about this ad...maybe good if it was in Las Vegas. More pics in ad..... I flew in a Sikorsky when they were current...scary compared a Bell https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/goodyear-1950-cadillac-62-sedan-v8-auto/7732339240.html 1950 Cadillac 62 Sedan V8 Auto $15k+ in receipts - $16,950 1950 Cadillac 62 - Needs Master Cylinder Leaking No Brakes - runs & shifts fine clean AZ title in my name. Car has been buried in my car collection two years, new gas tank fresh gas & new battery. Have receipts for $6300 Paint $3100 SLC Chrome, $4000 Jesse Lee Upholstery plus $1k MISC in 2015. Newer Coker wide white radials. Receipts back to early 1980s from prior owner, engine overhaul 1984 etc. Car was from CO has a rust hole drivers floorboard size of a 33 record and little in passenger rear footwheel sheetmetal covering both under the carpet and a few dime size dents on body & front bumper car was a driver, driven to car shows church & and I've used it in photo shoots. Located in Buckeye, AZ 85326 regional delivery available Models not included & Sikorksy H19D Helicopter is $100k.

Appears to be a 4 cylinder so probably a '28, but I know there was a larger version of the 4 cylinder motor so perhaps it remained in production for commercial use in '29. Anybody know? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/aptos-1929-chevy-ton-apple-truck/7732097847.html Yard art or can be restored. Make offer bring a tow truck I would like to move this car this weekend. (831) 818-0621