Terry Bond

Fantastic! Terry

Sad. Not aware of the circumstances but reminds me very much of a similar situation. A friends car that was stolen not long ago. The enclosed trailer was actually the target. The car was recovered thanks to our own eagle eyed club members who spotted it after it had been removed from the trailer. I believe one of the perps is still in jail, but he took the fall for a larger ring of guys also involved. The trailers are often re-used as meth labs. My friends trailer was never recovered. I doubt that cute Overland was specifically targeted. It reminds me very much of the one that was parked fir years on the front porch of the old AACA Hq building. Hope things turn out. Please let us know. Terry

This recent discovery was quite a surprise - it's a commemorative print from the Automobile Week event held at the Mt. Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The hotel itself was completed in 1902. It was, and remains today as part of the Omni Hotel chain, an elegant resort spa with a rich history - and a connection to motoring history. Beginning in 1904, a "hill-Climb" race was held there over what was known as the Automobile Road up to the hotel. The event was also called "The Climb To The Clouds," finishing at the hotel. At that time, the road itself was a rocky, jagged, rough path that proved a serious challenge to early automobiles and drivers. Some of the most famous early motorists though made the run, including Joan Cuneo, the year this photo was taken. This 1905 event was held in conjunction with the Glidden Tour that year, the second Glidden held. This wonderful, historic print fits well in my collection, along with an original 1905 Glidden drivers badge, completion certificate and car banner from that tour. Was thrilled to add such a historic piece of artwork to my collection and thought you'd enjoy seeing it. I've added a photo of a Peter Helk prilnt depicting that event. It provides a good flavor the the excitement and challenged drivers had to face. Terry

Another one recently acquired. There are reproductions on this one but they are done on aluminum and are small and square. This one is an original.

Makes no sense at all. Recommend edit and include enough info so people can figure out what you want. Terry

Your truck is fantastic. Every vehicle there was a winner. Best of the best. Terry

They are 1/2" pipe thread plugs that were aftermarket items. Just a few of the thousands of different brand plugs made over the years. There were hundreds of different engines/cars and trucks that used that Size plug over the years, most common was the Ford Model T. Terry

Here is my favorite Eclipse photo. I have another one spelled a little differently too. Terry

Great stuff Ed. I've got a few watch fobs in the collection but this book is one of my favorite Pierce items. It was done as a promotional item for Pierce and includes factory photos, information about the assembly process, and details of the Great Arrow. It's in fabulous condition and was given to me years ago by a good friend. Terry

The graphic imagry of early automobilia is what really rings my bell. Whether it's a piece of sheet music, a magazine cover, postcard, lithograph or any other object from the early days of the automobile, as long as it has a striking image, I get excited. Sure some of it crosses over into other areas of collecting- advertising in particular, but when someone asks me what I collect, it's sometimes hard to get people to understand without seeing. Here are a few recent acquisitions - Terry

Model T. Terry

Thanks for the great photos. I would have been there but had a conflict with the Charlotte Auto Fair. What are next years dates? Terry

Seen on the show field this morning in Charlotte.

Consult your Wisconsin DMV and go online to look at the laws and procedures involved. As I've said many times, don't pay much attention to anyone's shortcuts or thoughts about what might happen in other states. If it's an assembled mix it might complicate things a bit, most states gave procedures for that. Good luck. Let us know how it works out. Yerry

Sad news. She was an absolute gift to the old car world. Prayers for Mel and the entire Charlotte family. See you soon. Terry

??? What car? Terry

Looks just like one I could have bought a couple of years ago for $3000 I passed. Terry

The Model A clubs on line reference material will give you the correct original paint combination for your car if you have any concerns about authenticity. For a driver, it's probably not so important to you. For a trade, I'd take the A if you like it. Terry

I don't want to hijack the thread but I had a leg lamp in my college dorm room window in 1967. I worked part time in a shoe store and used one of their plastic leg figurines to make it. My lamp shade was not as fancy but I'd have to claim it was one of the first.

Two legends of the hobby.Don and Herb Singe. Herb will always have that smile and red leather cap in my memories. Terry

To me, a swap meet will always be a treasure hunt. As a vendor I guess I'd always be in John's "general" category, like most everyone else who displays a mix of items. Catch me at Luray for literature, spark plugs, brass lamps, antique toys, rare early automobile sheet music, Model T stuff and fine quality early automobilia. Terry

If you've not heard by now, it was recently announced the long-time pre-war swap meet at Chickashsa OK has ended. I've never had the opportunity to be there and feel like I've missed a piece of our hobby history. I do have many friends who have attended and keep me updated including text's with photos and reports of what's going on. I know I've missed a lot of the fun of that event, especially since I've been a real swap meet enthusiasts since first getting into the old car hobby back in the 60s. I could make the observation from reports received that it's been going downhill for several years, but prefer to think that like all swap meets, changes happen. In this case I believe a lot had to do with the logistics involved and the cost of doing business. It's always been a family run event based strictly on the love of the old car hobby, but eventually, became too much to handle. It does not appear like the event will be re-established by another group, but there is some talk on the Model T discussion forum about trying to combine it with another established event. That event seems to be more commercial and general flea-market in nature. Having just a pre-war part of a larger event is the way they are leaning, but having to wander through aisles of yard-sale stuff to get to what you are interested in doesn't sound really appealing to me. Meantime, the Pre=War Swap Meet at Luray, Va continues to thrive and grow. It's become a favorite for the early car vendors and parts buyers. I've been setting up there for a few years now and it's become one of my favorites. It's a good old-fashioned laid-back friendly swap meet without all the commercialism that has turned events like Carlisle into a circus. So, regardless how it turns out, with the demise of Chickasha, a piece of our hobby has come to an end and I'm sad for that. Terry

Cool stuff Bob. Brings back memories of a time when cruising was fun. Terry

Typical of what we see in automotive belt buckles these days Do you have the car to match it? I'm not aware of any belt buckles that were ever originally done as advertising items. All seem to be later novelty items. Terry

I'll be purchasing a small collection next month. If there is one that will be a duplicate for me I'll let you know. Terry