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I bought and sold my two tone green Sun Valley (similar to the one below) in the early '70's after the brakes failed and my girlfriend (now wife of 48 years) ran it through the roll-up garage door. She was a keeper, the Merc wasn't.

I'm not talking about the designers and artists who conceived the style and design of vehicles to be manufactured, but the commercial artists and graphic designers who took the hard metal of the automobile and transformed it into a more fluid, longer, lower (and even sexy) expression on their drawing boards, in an effort to convince the public to buy their brand. Print car ads are as old as the industry itself. The "modern" revolution, in my opinion, were the Jordan ads of the '20's that set the pace for so many campaigns. The high point, I believe, were the Pontiac ads of the '60's by Fitzpatrick and Kaufman. Many memorable automobile advertisements came in between, and a few after the "golden age". With the advent of the computer age, print advertising has mostly gone the way of the buggy whip and the dial telephone. Most old car collectors have saved an ad or two marketing their favorite car. If you have some particular favorites, please post them here. If there's enough interest, maybe the moderators would consent to a special forum section about automotive advertising. Stories about the artists, their tools and presentations (media), their personal and professional lives, and even their employers would be interesting too. I'm sure Walt G. and others interested in automotive history would support it.

Maybe Musk will develop a gizmo to attach to his electric cars that will electrocute rats ----and save the world once again!

Posted in October for $13, 500. (Inflationmobile)

According to the knowledgeable gods of the internet: Design and specifications: The M series sported a more aerodynamic shape than most trucks of the time, with easily recognizable "wind wing" vents on the driver and passenger windows, a feature not found on any other make of American truck during World War II. When Studebaker introduced the M-series pickup truck in 1941, the company used the Coupe Express name from its 1937–1939 Coupe Express coupe utility in advertising for a time, but no M-series trucks were ever officially designated as the Coupe Express. So, Mr. Shifter, you have been correct all along. Mr. Moran needs to revise his terminology.

I did a little research... Ford's last year for their 4-door convertible was 1939 and certainly not a luxury brand. The factory brochure states " two cars in one..." an all weather car. This was marketed to Ford buyers, certainly not to the elite uppity-ups. The 1940 Buick brochure explained that the roll-up "windows could be used as wind deflectors", as pictured in the small inset, without mentioning fair complexions or hair styles. ( I have a '60's convertible and my wife insists that the windows on the passenger side of the car be up whenever we drive the car. Well... at least she'll ride in it, sometimes.)

More Woolworth's info: https://www.consumergrouch.com/?p=7112

The seat structure may also support the "B" pillars which in turn support the rear doors.

In my opinion, the worst application of a vinyl top is on the 1966 Toronado. Totally breaks up the intended design.

The American customizers of the '50's picked up pretty quickly on the Canadian Meteor and adapted the Mercury grille and shell into many a '49 - '51 Ford. It was a popular modification.

IMHO, I think we have past the age where the average Joe can afford or justify having a car restored. If you're not able to do the lion's share of the work yourself, you are MUCH better off purchasing the best complete, running, reliable car you can afford. In my recent experience, shops today cater to and are supported by the big money collectors and investors. There is no way most hobbyists can afford attorney level hourly rates for a shop to wrench on their old car, or patiently wait the months or years it takes to complete. Even those with more than average resources find it difficult to justify resurrecting a project vehicle when good to excellent examples can be found for a third of the dollars one might spend on a restoration. There will always be those who will have the ability and/or finances to complete a new build, but,as we see today, project cars go wanting while their reliable and attractive brothers frequently find good homes selling, in many cases, for a modest premium over the project. It's sad to say, but the world is changing. Home and car ownership is down and wages lag behind inflation. As these trends continue, the standard of living we once enjoyed is deteriorating. As I see it, the way we will continue to enjoy our hobby at the average person's level is by appreciating and maintaining what we have and what becomes available, not necessarily stretching resources to transform projects into prizes.

My first engine at swap, at age 16,was putting a used 265 V-8 Chevy into my '46 Ford. No matter what I did, I couldn't get the d**n thing to run. I finally pulled the heads and found a finger-sized hole in one cylinder wall. I called the wrecking yard owner where I bought the engine and he brought out a replacement short block (complete but without heads and intake). It was in the trunk of his parts-chaser car. I was prepared to hook it to my chain hoist when he grabbed the block, lifted it out of his car, walked over to my car and set it on the ground. Not only that, he picked up the scrap block, stuck it in his trunk, slammed the lid and drove off. I was flabbergasted.

Great idea. I used to be able to lift my big floor jack off the ground onto the workbench or into my pick up, but now, at 80, no longer. The only problem will be finding room to store the table in the garage. Tried parking the wife's car outside, but that won't work...I don't like Cherrios for dinner.

The stainless-steel body of Tesla's Cybertruck is reportedly leading to issues with gaps in between the panels https://www.businessinsider.com/cybertruck-steel-body-panel-gaps-production-issue-report-2023-11?_gl=1*1l6io2z*_ga*MTIwNDg4MjY3My4xNzAxMTcyNzc5*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTcwMTE3Mjc3OS4xLjEuMTcwMTE3MjgxOS4yMC4wLjA. The Cybertruck's stainless-steel body has been difficult to work with, especially when it comes to the vehicle's fit and finish, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The stainless steel is difficult to shape into panels without gaps or alignment issues, the publication said, citing individuals who worked on the Cybertruck. The Journal reported the stainless steel was made in "coils that resemble giant rolls of toilet paper," and as a result, the metal was prone to curving and attempting to resume its previous shape, even when it had been flattened.

My maternal great grandfather was a Belgian officer in WWl. We still have his diary, written in French on stiff parchment, bound in sheep skin. He survived the war, emigrated first to Canada, then to Los Angeles in the '20's and lived a productive life into the '30's My father (1907-1997) witnessed an extraordinary amount of change in his lifetime. His parents (my grandparents) were born during the Lincoln administration (1863). Talk about stories! Some of us may recall the '50's or '60's, and a few, like me, the '40's, but we're pretty good about adapting and putting up with change. We also know change is not necessarily progress. P.S. Dad also "loaned" our dog to the Army K-9 Corps in WWll. When Toby came back home in '45, he wasn't the same as before his "service". Regrettably, he was sent to a new home where he lived with his memories and changed behavior. Service animals can suffer from PTSD as well as humans.

another minimal posting...here's the scoop from the seller's fb ad: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1930 Ford $15,000 Listed 7 hours ago in Au Sable Forks, NY About This Vehicle Driven 6,969 miles Exterior color: Tan · Interior color: Black Seller's Description We bought this Model A Delivery Wagon for farmers markets, my mom wasn’t to keen on driving it to them and back. So It’s been in the barn for the last 3 years out of the elements. It runs and drives. Please call or text 845-721-6104 15,000$ Negotiable

Here's a member who has been practically trying to give away his Plymouths for months. I really doubt it's worth your time to mess with the one you found. Let nature claim it where it sits or call a scrapper (who may or may not even want it).

It would be nice if the OP (original poster) of an advertisement for a vehicle would include more complete information from the source in his post. This would allow for a greater number of members to review and comment - especially those without Facebook access. Here's some additional info including price and location... =================================================== 1940 Ford deluxe convertible coupe $23,500 Listed 3 days ago in Mt Pleasant, SC Seller's Description Barn Find - 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Convertible - all original!!! Engine starts & runs. Body in solid condition - keep as is and/or restore if desired. Owner has bill of sale on file. About This Vehicle Driven 6,637 miles Manual transmission Exterior color: Brown · Interior color: Tan Fuel type: Gasoline Clean title

No such thing as a '56 Dodge Dart...flipper or estate sale? Can't read fine print on fb ad.

Try this... Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion This is where you can talk about anything related to antique or classic trucks!

The Marion was an automobile produced by the Marion Motor Car Company in Indianapolis (Marion County), Indiana from 1904 to 1915.[1][2] Marion was also used for prototype automobiles in 1901 by the Marion Automobile Company of Marion, Ohio, which later operated as a garage.[2] A Marion Flyer was listed in 1910 by the Marion Automobile & Manufacturing Company in Marion, Indiana, but no production was reported.[2] 1905 1909

You could land a plane on the rear deck, at least a helicopter. I think the Catalinas and Venturas were better proportioned. They all used the same "vista" greenhouse, but the Bonneville's top seems to shrink in relation to the length of the lower body. I'd be concerned over the comment, "Paint is old. Has lacquer checks and a couple spots of cracking old bodywork. One rust bubble on driver lower fender."

...until you need parts or service.