Terry Bond

The AACA Judges Guidelines on this website should answer all your questions. Find under the Publications tab on the home page. I gather you'll be showing it at Hershey? Terry

Sounds like the makings of a pretty interesting book. I'd buy a copy. Terry

Yes, we should start a thread like this on Pontiac achievements. My GTO smiles at the thought. Too bad the Aztec was such a disaster but Buick softened it and it wasn't too bad. And, I've heard from a reliable source that if Pontiac had done with the GTO what Ford did with the Mustang, they would probably still be around. Terry

Just like Ford and others did - standard equipment long before 1915.

Would like to know why anyone would consider Oldsmobile as offering the "first standard windshield" in 1915. I looked at the referenced source and a lot of their story of the history of windshields was most likely written by someone on a lunch break at the glass company that generated the story. If olds didn't have a windshield until 1915 Henry Ford beat that by a country mile! Terry

I'm certainly no authority on Oldsmobile, but some of the early data in the post here is questionable, especially looking at this from a global perspective. By 1900 there were a lot of cars on the road and many of them used parts from other suppliers. Whether Olds was indeed the first manufacturer to use parts from "third party suppliers" is certainly debatable. The first "high volume producer" - don't think so - De dion Bouton bad been producing cars for a lot longer and in 1900 alone they produced over 400 automobiles, and over 3,000 engines, many used by other manufacturers in differently branded automobiles - some American made. The first company to publicly promote their cars? certainly not true - The French publication La Locomotion Automobile began production in December 1894. A year later, the well-known American magazine "Horseless Age" began production. That same year, the British publication Autocar began. Countless automobiles were publicly promoted through those periodicals as well as at auto shows and at public exhibitions prior to 1900. I guess it's all in how the author of this info defined the parameters. Terry

Wow, great stuff. I've always had good luck funding stuff in Mich -lots of employees there in the auto industry. Tell us more about that Buick Aircraft pin. Terry

Here is the SOLAR lamp listing from a 1913 catalog. Electric lamps are distinctive - no chimney. it's not necessary on an electric lamp and was not used.

Thought you might appreciate seeing a page from a Solar lamp catalog in my collection. It's dated 1908 and shows combination black and brass or nickle finishes were available even then. I've had a look at a number of images of Premier cars on the internet, and the electric lighting for them seems to have started around 1912. the lamps shown however are of the conventional style. Maybe there are Premier experts there who can shed more light on the lamp and approximately when it was in use. If you want to restore it, do some research and find out what it should look like before you do anything. To change it back to original,l burner assemblies are available. The mirrors for the back however can be difficult to find as they are no being reproduced. Good luck on your project. Terry

More humidors - I posted some of these previously on this forum back in 2001. The motorist humidor shown in two different sizes is a product of the Wilhelm Schiller& Son pottery. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in Bodenbach, Bohemia in 1829, operating under the name of Schiller and Gerbing. In 1885, the firm was dissolved and renamed Wilhelm Schiller and Son and remained in operation until the onset of World War I. The large size is not easily found. The squat round humidor is pictured in the John Zolomiji book "The Motor Car in Art" depicting selections from the famed Ray Holland collection. It's misidentified in that reference however and described as a "bowl with a hole in the lid for an attachment," which is missing from the one photo'd in the book. Under the lid is a molded compartment for a damp sponge to keep tobacco moist, solid evidence of it's actual intended use. I guess it also shows that not all reference works are totally accurate. The last photos show a cute rotund motorist - in this case a bit more than just his cap lifts off. Again, notice the opening for the damp sponge to keep tobacco moist. This is usually a great way to determine if a motoring related figurine is really a tobacco jar/humidor.

Thanks - Sorry, I misunderstood your thoughts. I'm still of the opinion it's a gas lamp that's been converted. It was commonly done. Terry

Oil/electric combo side lights during the "transition" period were indeed common, but I'm not aware of a combination gas/electric headlamp. If it were to have a dual function, it would not have had a reflector of that type. A mirror in the back of the lamp is required to project the light from the gas flame. That would render the lamp relatively ineffective for use with an electric bulb. in other-words - it's not practical to combine the two types of lighting. Terry

Thanks for emphasis on how much our volunteers contribute. I think few here realize what's involved. Dollie and John have been to nearly every one of our National meets for years, all without compensation. with Hershy coming up, its a perfect opportunity to thank them all in person. From the judges to the admin, even the folks out helping park cars, they all deserve your appreciation. Terry

Ben nailed it. Great info, absolutely correct. Terry

Don't the extra eyes come in handy? Even when its my turn to mind the store Susan is out looking for MG stuff. If she spots something i don't need, she'll text me a quick photo. She covers the whole thing so even though I've not seen every inch of it for years, I can still bring home some goodies. Gotta love technology! Now all I have to do is train our dog to sniff out spark plugs. Terry

Shocking news! Her team and all of us are saddened. She was so highly regarded among her team and everyone involved with judging. We were last together at the AGN in Iowa and really looking forward to Hershey. She will be.missed.. Prayers for John and family. Terry

Still more in this category, and more to come. Next up, humidors/tobacco jars. These were done by an Italian artist who used the name "Peko." His artwork was also done on postcards, lithographs, as well as other ceramic objects. The cartoon-like motorist he created is well known. It comes in several different sizes and configurations. They are distinctive with their goggles and sporty driving caps. Last photo shows one with the lid open revealing the compartment where ea damp sponge could be placed to keep tobacco moist. Terry

It's always been one of my favorite stops. Found some nice things there over the years. Terry

But don't forget to turn them off. Don't bother asking me how I know. Terry

Bringing some brass stuff, lamps, clocks, some misc lit, and everything from early auto sheet music, watch fobs to gas light burners. Will have a few really nice pieces of early autombilia -the real stuff - for serious collectors,. I'll have a nice selection of rare spark plugs for collectors too. I'm in my usual spots - GCC 5, 6, almost across from the crab cake vendor in front of the Giant Center. If I'm not there when you stop in it's because I'm out looking for more stuff. Bring me some old unusual spark plugs! Terry

There is an excellent diner up on Rt 22 (Allentown Blvd) not far from where it intersects with Rt 39 - which of course takes you straight into the swap meet. Skyline Family Restaurant - open at 6 for a good inexpensive breakfast. Good spot for dinner too. Terry

Just wondered since Lynchburg isn't that far from home. I'll have a closer look at some of mine and see if there might be one hanging on my wall. Terry

Nice find Ron. Those shops in New Oxford have been good over the years. Of course there were some there that have now closed, but what remains still draws me to them when I'm in the area. Perhaps my best discovery ever in one of the small shops there was this original advertising poster for the Hollier Eight automobile. It was on the back of a bathroom door, were it has been since the building was an old auto parts store. There was some other paperwork in that shop also - order blanks and info for the car. Seems Hollier was one of those short-lived companies that made more money selling franchise dealerships and taking orders for cars than they did selling them. Terry

Great sign. I like the nice bold colors. Have You ever done any research on the company that made it? Terry

I sure miss the Canal House. Italian is popular in the Hershey area and is done well. I'm a regular at Fenicci's. For lunch, Sherry's Crab Cakes is just across from me in the swap meet over in front of Giant Center. Terry