Leif in Calif

Did Diana refer to a specific person?

There's a Studebaker Rockne over on the "Not Mine" forum. It's named for Notre Dame's football coach. In the same period, there was the Marmon Roosevelt, which had Teddy's picture on the front. Were there any other similarly named cars? Obviously Lincoln was named for the president (wasn't it?) and you could kind of count Rickenbacker, since even though he was involved, the only reason it was named that was his celebrity.

The shocking thing to me is how few today are Vets. Less than half a percent of the population is what I've been told. No damn wonder we get mixed up in things we shouldn't. My time with Sam did not involve any real sacrifice and has been a benefit to me everyday since.

He put $23,000 as a price at the top of the ad. You are quite correct that Plymouth business coupes only get "so good". I wonder which price is what they are currently thinking.

Looks nice and would be very usable. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/7555679129.html 1940 Plymouth Business Man, coupe with 65,182 Original MilesRun’s and Drive Great5 Window 2-Door Coupe3-speed manual column shift synchronized transmissionWith overdriveTwin tail lightsRemains in nearly original condition with professional restorationSealed-beam headlights18 1/2 cubic feet of trunk space $29,000951-525-1075

A month later...still for sale at the same price ($25,500) https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/7556032165.html

Right! Introduced as a new, lower priced model, not top of the line.

I wonder how many models in this period were named for people? Obviously there was the Marmon Roosevelt. Any others? (not counting company founders like Dodge or Buick) Also marques: Lincoln and Rickenbacker.

Interesting car...I did not know they drove on the left there at one time. (must reply through the website) https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1935-ford-cabriolet-argentina-rhd-car.1278735/ Rare right hand drive Argentina car. California title. Solid car no motor, rolls steers great, too functional. Have a complete running 36 chassis from nice car can include for extra 3500 only with purchase of car not selling separate. Have some parts not shown. New ornament, rare dash waterfall, rumble seat spring. Trades possible but cash preferred.

Looks like a fun driver!

I think this has been for sale for quite a while...here's a new ad: (Now $22,500) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/7554870543.html (831) 801-7375

That really looks nice. The Packard Club was going to have their national meet about 20 miles up the road from me when COVID hit and it was cancelled. Probably saved me thousands.

Interesting that it has aluminum body panels. I would expect they were fabricated by an outside vendor...I wonder who it was.

Is that upholstery the correct pattern? Looks nice https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/7554949694.html Flathead V8 with dual carbs Navarro Heads, Fenton Headers, Dual Exhaust, Interior in good condition, 3 spd on the column. (818) 743-3979

Might be a good project for someone with a lot of Cadillac know how (Depending!) https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklinton-1936-cadillac-fleetwood/7545293119.html I am selling a 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood 70 series 5 passenger touring sedan with dual side mount wheels. Number 1669 of 2000 built. Car was shipped from factory to Hawaii in 1936 by Don Lee Cadillac. (San Francisco). Car was brought back to the mainland sometime in the early 70’s and has had only 3 owners in the last 50 years and has always been garaged since.This is a numbers matching car. Chassis is restored with new clutch, flywheel, pressure plate. Front end rebuilt, as well as rear end (new axle bearings and seals), new brakes and wheel cylinders. Engine rebuilt with zero miles (I have the build sheet, $9200) Body in very good condition with no accident damage. Media blasted to bare metal and primed. New glass and rubber products. Everything original is with the car. All printed references comes with the car including a Full set of service/parts manuals and the CLC Authenticity guide. email: 67a342d1b331370c8782ac748b4ff85d@sale.craigslist.org

Oh yes! Way back in June. To quote Paul Newman in a movie I don't remember the name of "I've got a good memory, but it's short".

Optimistically priced given how much it needs but I hope it can find a new home. https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/dallesport-1927-studebaker-president/7554449669.html Purchased it about 6 years ago with the intent to finish it and enjoy it. Upon further inspection discovered that the wood work had been a hack job by the previous owner, and wound up having to have most of it re done. I have not driven or worked on this project in several years and as such it is sitting ignored and unloved. The car is about 95% complete. Even has some original upholstery in to use as templates. Call Lars (503) 780-9290

You don't see many like this! (more pics in the ad) https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/d/aztec-1950-frazer-manhattan-restored/7554309770.html 1 of 3 known to exist4,000 miles on restoreRestored as close to original as possible Rebuilt numbers matching engine, transmission, and overdriveNew front end and steering box New brakes and master cylinder New wiring with the right wireNew radiator New door seals Firestone bias tiresHigh book $29,950Low book $9,950Possible trade (505) 419-7310

Right O Wayne! This one at least had a very nicely done body which would be correct for it's early 30's chassis. The vast majority of speedsters you see were built some time after Rootleib started (mid-70s) and are in a pre-WWI style on a post WWI chassis with no speed equipment at all. That's not how it was typically done in period. As we used to say "All show and no go".

Did they begin the restoration by having the hubcaps rechromed? https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/rescue-1941-caddy/7554203594.html Parked running, non op-ed, new tires, brakes, mastercyinder, rechromed hubcaps, pretty good shape, some rust. A complete car! email: 648f50e6b62d3624bfebfc100dc8814e@sale.craigslist.org

I don't know what part is 1922 but you have to admire the craftsmanship! https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1922-ford-speedster.1271141/ 1922 Ford Speedster, Built to replicate a miller car using all Ford parts, Custom Model T frame, Model A axles, B-motor &trans, Custom built ALL steel body by Steve Pugner, custom speedster exhaust,4 rebuilt Model A brakes 21 inch wheels, new tires,all new construction, 12 volt, Fit and Finish is exceptional, Painted in PPG deep red maroon, runs very strong & cool, authentic gauges, hand brake, serious inquiries only pics available, for pics or info bobbeenenga@yahoo.com

I'm reminder of the saying "A car like this doesn't mean you have money...just means you HAD money".

There needs to be action by the local government to protect historic resources. My town has three historic districts where you cannot alter the outside of the building without review by the local government. I think it's a good think but not all property owners agree.

Here's the Ford plant at Point Richmond CA (near San Francisco) Now the Rosie the Riveter National Museum. There is also a lot of commercial space. It was restored about 2003. Happy to say I helped them get correct glass for the many many windows.

Great video! Cars (and owners) like this are what make visiting the UK such a joy!