J.H.Boland

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/kitchener-waterloo/1958-morris-minor-traveler/1418321249?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true How about a Traveller woody ? Jim

Perhaps it's driven like this !

This is the McLaughlin Buick emblem on my '29.Not sure if it's original or reproduction. Jim

I bought this '78 GMC Caballero new in July '78. The topper was added shortly after, as I was driving to swap meets all over the place looking for parts for my '21 Chevy and I didn't want the parts to fly out of the back. It has about 90% original paint. It only saw two Canadian winters (the first two) and was in the shop wash bay regularly. It's a great tour car and turns a lot of heads.As you mention, there are a lot newer cars than these that turn up at cruise nights. Jim

I have to admit I didn't pay much attention to the trailer. The '40 Packard "tow vehicle" is what caught my eye !

There's another beautifully restored one at the Stahl museum in Michigan. In good shape I imagine they would bring a fair dollar. Jim

My '40 Packard 110 coupe was given a very amateur paint job many years ago,but is otherwise original,with 44000 miles on it. It gets at least as much attention at shows as restored cars. Restoring it would cost far more than it's worth anyway, and I'm happy to just keep it in good running order. I have to agree with Mark Wetherbee about a designated HPOF class. My '92 Park Avenue would qualify. I still can't get used to the idea of 1990's cars being "antiques". Showing my age,I guess. Jim

I don't have any bicycles that are antique, but I am the current caretaker of my great-uncle's wooden tricycle. He drowned at age 7 in 1890.

In this age of political correctness run amok ,it's getting harder to order personalized plates. The daughter of an older gentleman in northern Ontario bought him "OLFART' plates.A few years later MTO spotted it and refused to renew.I believe he won on appeal.

Personalized plates are available here in Ontario,but not on historic vehicle plates.I would be unable to tow my car trailer with my '72 Chevy truck if it was running historic plates, so I pay full pop ($120 yearly) for regular plates.Historic plates here are $18 yearly. Jim

I could keep everyone guessing about the authenticity of WWW tires by showing this photo of the "doctor" and his car (taken this summer) in front of his "home" at the local pioneer village. Amazing what you can do with photo shop !.

If the day comes when I need to replace the tires, they will be black walls. I'm not keen on the whites either, but they were on it when I bought it. Jim

I once had a '29 Reo Flying Cloud opera coupe. The hat box had a false bottom,presumably for prohibition "bubbly" !

We now display the car with top hat, silver tipped cane, and kid gloves. Also recently added a flip top dog-bone rad cap and an accessory front bumper will be ready soon.

With the top down, it seems like you can drive faster (less wind drag) and the ride is quieter too.

A '95 Buick LeSabre was my winter car until I retired. With traction control, ABS brakes, snow tires,and front wheel drive, it was almost unstoppable. Just make sure the underside is well oiled or you'll be patching brake and fuel lines regularly !

I recently acquired a set of Antique Automobile" dating from 1958 to recently. Did the AACA ever offer an index or bindings for these ? Not sure yet what I'm going to do with them.One thing for sure. I've got lots of reading material for the long winter months ! Jim

A friend just passed on a set of AACA magazines from 1958 on. I'll have no problems passing away the cold winter months ! Has AACA ever offered an index or binding for the magazines ? Jim

If it is,we're in trouble ! Winter sun dogs occur when the sun's rays reflect off ice crystals in the atmosphere. Seems like global warming has missed this area.

I can only dream of taking the Buick out for some time. BRRRR!

General Motors of Canada built Chevrolet "utes" in 1928. I was once told that they were originally built to be used as go-for trucks around the Oshawa assembly plant. There are still a few around. Perhaps someone on here knows more about them. Jim

Actually no. Many small municipalities had motorized apparatus.I have an album of Bickle (Woodstock,Ont.) motor trucks and they date back into the teens. Some small towns had a trailer mounted pumper that was towed behind the chief's car.

Have 3 old trunks for sale. First one is likely late '20's-early '30's.Has chrome plated brass strips.Missing latches.Measures 40W X 16D X 20H. $100. Second one is likely older, early to mid-twenties. Riveted construction.Latches are good.Key long gone.Very sturdy. Measures 36W X 16D X 21H .$150.Third one is a smaller unit , a bit unusual in that the top and rear fold down for more capacity, making it like a little pickup box.Missing original latches.Primed.Measures 33W X 12D X 20H. $125. Pick up only at this point.Located near London,Ontario, 120 miles east of Detroit. If anyone knows if any of these were for a specific vehicle,i would like to hear from you. Thanks. Jim

Who would change your diaper ?

I'm only guessing,but it looks like '36-'38 Dodge heavy truck to me. Jim