brewsterbuff

I just found this, purely by accident. What a shock! I first met Mark in the late 1950s or early 1960s. He was always very sociable and willing to sit and talk about his love for cars. Over the years we visited many times at car shows and also at various meetings. Several years ago we were on our way home from FL and decided to accept his perpetual invitation to visit his Lynchburg collection. We called and made arrangements to meet him at the Museum. WOW! What a great way to spend several hours. When we left he gave us an invitation for the future to visit his "other" collection of foreign cars. So sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed by many of us! Don Weir, York PA

I just found this. Thanks for posting the picture. THIS IS MY CAR!

I am looking for a Vogue Double White Wall tire, 650 X 16, introduced to the public in September of 1934 ANY CONDITION, for display only! My 1934 Brewster Convertible Sedan was photographed on September 1, 1934 for the tire introduction advertising promotion. On September 21, 1934 it was delivered to the first registered owner, Darling and Sheridan in Los Angeles, CA. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS! Thanks, Don

Brewster Car Society Check out this link. http://dons-neatstuff.com/brewster2.htm Sorry I have not kept it more up to date. I must try to do better. We have three un-restored Brewsters, Town Car (83 built), Convertible Sedan (13 built), 5 Passenger Enclosed Drive Sedan (1 of only 2 built). Bought the first one in 1963. One at Hershey every year (except 2) since 1998. If we have communicated before, PLEASE email me again. email address on web site link. I have lost all of my old contacts, either a computer problem, a Comcast problem, or my stupidity! BREWSTERLY, Don

This 1936 Convertible Sedan is the Trunk Back model which was a Spring introduction in April 1936. It was purchased by the present owner in the early 1950s and used as his regular, back and forth to work, driver for many years. In the mid 1960s he parked the car and shortly after started an “owner” restoration. The project went forward with many set backs over the next couple of decades, he said that “life got in the way”. He eventually contacted the restoration shop that completely started over and did the full ground up restoration. It has been refinished in the original Spring color of Light Fast Maroon. The interior is in brown genuine leather. Restoration was completed 2005 to show-winning condition by an avid enthusiast and long time member of the Early Ford V8 Club. It has achieved a 1st Junior Award at the AACA Fall Meet in Hershey, PA and was shown several times at smaller local meets, where it always drew a lot of attention. It is an outstanding example of a rare, low production, open car. The bodywork is exceptionally straight. The paint work is completed with the addition of the original pattern gold stripe. All of the chrome was restored to show standards. All restoration work was done to achieve authenticity to the original standards. The dash and window moldings have been properly wood grained. All of the gauges are original and in perfect working condition. The original odometer shows 97925 miles. The tan canvas top is new and in outstanding condition. It has the “Three Position” top which can be set in the fully closed position, the fully open position, and the rarely used half way down position, which gives the car the appearance of an open front Town Car. The engine is a correct 1936 flathead V8 with cast iron heads and aluminum intake. Fully rebuilt during the restoration, it starts quickly and smooth and quiet with the typical sounds of flathead Fords. All the wiring is correct cloth-covered stock. It has the original three-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on second and third gears. Despite Henry's insistence on mechanical brakes, this Convertible Sedan performs and stops in a manner that gives the driver complete confidence. The chassis is completely restored, although it does show some signs of use that could be wiped away with a rag on a Saturday afternoon. The original wheels are equipped with the standard hub caps and proper 16-inch Firestone wide white wall tires. The owner is now in his mid 1980s and, due to health issues, asked me to handle the sale for him. Since I did the restoration work, I am able to show the car at his location, answer any questions about the car and the work that was done. I have known the owner for nearly 50 years and I am completely familiar with the overall restoration project. Located in York, PA. Asking $54.500 OFFERS WELCOME; Contact DON: dewx2pa@comcast.net

I would like to buy a Vogue Double Wide White Wall, size 650 X 16, Vintage 1934 -1935. ANY CONDITION that can be cleaned up to look reasonably OK. My 1934 Brewster Convertible Sedan was used for a promotional photo shoot for these tires. Contact Don at dewx2pa@comcast.net

I need 1 Vogue Double Wide White Wall tire 650 X 16. ANY REASONABLE CONDITION, for display only. I don't know much about these tires but I need it to have the "sculptured" style white wall. THANKS

Wanted - Two Vogue 650 X 16 Double Wide Whitewall tires in any condition. These will be used as side mount spares on my un-restored Brewster Convertible Sedan. This car was used in a photo session to promote these tires when they were announced to the public in 1934. EMAIL Don dewx2pa@comcast.net

Sorry it took so long to reply. if you check out the survivor page http://www.geocities.com/dons_neatstuff/survivors.htm you will find a photo of your car. It is number 9052. Someone there sent me the photo several years ago. Thanks, Don

I need help getting parts for the window regulators in a 1925 Willys Overland 4 door sedan with the Budd body, body style 91A. Thank you, Don Weir

Visit us at www.brewstercars.com and send your comments. Be sure to look at the "survivors" page which includes photos of the cars we have located. If you own a Brewster with the Heart Shaped grille and we don't have it on the survivor page, please drop me a note with a couple of photos so that I can add it to the list. dewx2pa@comcast.net Thank you, Don Weir, York, PA

I desperately need information about the replacement of the door latch spring in the center post of a 1925 Overland Model 91A Four Door Sedan with the Budd body. Also, can anyone supply me with regulator gear mechanisms for the door glass? Thanks very much, Don Weir, York, PA dewx2@suscom.net [color:\\"blue\\"]

I need some FORD script dome type coils suitable for rebuild. Must have good housings but can be dead or questionable. A reasonable price would be helpful.

I need ONE (1) Hub Cap Clip for a '36 to '39 Ford. Seems nobody makes them and I don't have a spare wheel that I can steal one from. I have found that the cap doesn't stay on very well without it! Thanks

I get many compliments on my unrestored original cars. Some are pretty nice and others are pretty "ugly" but they all get favorable feedback and I show all of them at Hershey in the HPOF (Historic Preservation with Original Features) class. You can see photos of them at www.brewstercars.com. THEY ARE ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE! YOU CAN NEVER CHANGE THEM BACK!

I am working on a 1925 Overland 4 door sedan. The only door that opens from the outside is the drivers door. I have been told that there are some pieces missing in the other latches but they all appear to be exactly the same and they all seem to be doing the same thing when you work the handles. To compound the problem, in an effort to diagnose it, I have disengaged the spring that goes between the latches that are mounted in the door post. Can anybody tell me how to retrieve the spring and replace it and also how to get the latches working? Also, I need a respectable right front inside door panel or upholstery to cover it. The car is an unrestored original but this panel is missing. All of the other upholstery is very nice. A decent take off would be great. Thanks, Don

I NEED an original copy of the RROC's Flying Lady magazine for May/June 2002. Buy or Beg, will not borrow or steal. If you are not a saver of these when you get them, PLEASE drop me a note. Don Weir<BR> dewx2@blazenet.net null null<A HREF="http://www.brewstercars.com" TARGET=_blank>Brewster Society</A>

I NEED an original copy of the RROC's Flying Lady magazine for May/June 2002. Buy or Beg, will not borrow or steal. If you are not a saver of these when you get them, PLEASE drop me a note. Don Weir dewx2@blazenet.net <A HREF="http://www.brewstercars.com" TARGET=_blank>null</A>

I would like very much to purchase a copy of "The American Rolls-Royce" by Arthur Soutter at an affordable price. Found one on the net at what I feel is very unaffordable. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks, Don

I would like very much to purchase a copy of "The American Rolls-Royce" by Arthur Soutter at an affordable price. Found one on the net at what I feel is very unaffordable. Please contact me at dewx2@blazenet.net if you can help. Thanks, Don<p>[ 08-05-2001: Message edited by: brewsterbuff ]

I need a rear window shade assembly for my 1934 Brewster Town Car. It is 24 inches<BR> wide and has a small tassle attached to a lever on the passenger end of the roller which,<BR> when pulled, rolls the shade up. I would prefer an assembly which is complete and original<BR> as I will be using it in my original, unrestored car. This appears to be the same as Brewster used on most all of their bodies in the late 20's and early 30's.If you think you can help, please email me at the<BR> above address. I can send JPG photos to compare. Thanks, Don Weir

I need a rear window shade assembly for my 1934 Brewster Town Car. It is 24 inches wide and has a small tassle attached to a lever on the passenger end of the roller which, when pulled, rolls the shade up. I would prefer an assembly which is complete and original as I will be using it in my HPOF car. If you think you can help, please email me at the above address. I can send JPG photos to compare. Thanks, Don Weir

I am in need of a Jaeger Header Clock for the rear compartment of my 1934 Brewster<BR> Town Car. It has the #821260 stamped on the rear of the case. It measures 2 3/8 inches square and has a bracket on the back to mount it on the header above the<BR> division window. This appears to be the same clock as used on many of the late 20's and<BR> early 30's Brewster body Rolls-Royce cars. I would like it to have a good appearance and<BR> be complete although it does not need to be in working order. If you think you can help<BR> please email me at the address listed in my profile.

I am in need of a Jaeger Header Clock for the rear compartment of my 1934 Brewster Town Car. It has the #821260 stamped on the rear of the case. It measures 2 3/8 inches square and has a bracket on the back to mount it on the header above the division window. This appears to be the same clock as used on many of the late 20's and early 30's Brewster body Rolls-Royce cars. I would like it to have a good appearance and be complete although it does not need to be in working order. If you think you can help please email me at the address listed in my profile.<p>[This message has been edited by brewsterbuff (edited 12-19-2000).]

As I see it, there may be a more urgent problems than the future. Any project of this magnitude requires a lot of work. If this is like most hobby generated projects workers are needed. Obviously paid workers are not very realistic, so, we look to "volunteers" to do the work. Many times there are many more well-wishers than volunteers. I understand there are a good many cars that have been donated and are stored for future display. This is great but who takes care of them? Winter is here. Have these vehicles been checked and winterized? Cracked blocks are not desireable even in museum cars. These jobs are probably left to the folks who are readily available. Sometimes no one shows up except the ones who are involved with related branches, such as National Headquarters. Perhaps sometimes these folks also feel like they are stretched too thin but if no one else is there should they just say "the H*** with it" and walk away too. For those who have the interest but are unable, we better say THANKS to the ones who are willing to go the extra miles.