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She was a wonderful person. Ele had a great energy about her and always welcomed everyone into her life. Her true heart was about being a very generous philanthropist. God speed, my friend. She's Got Drive By Erik Torkells March 5, 2001 (FORTUNE Magazine) – Ele Chesney, a vintage-car collector from Tom's River, N.J., will be starring at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. "When I started going to car shows ten years ago," she says, "people thought I was a Mr. Eli." Certainly not after they met her: Chesney, founder of Ocean Microwave, dresses and paints her nails to match the car she has entered in the show. At Amelia Island she'll sport charcoal and silver polish, to go with her one-of-a-kind 1928 Minerva. She may or may not bring Niki Freckles, her dalmatian. "Growing up, you have that dream, 'Why can't I go to a tea party with those people?' At one show, I remember walking into this huge tent with fist-sized roses on the tables. I looked up to heaven and said, 'I made it, Mom. I'm at the tea party.'" --ERIK TORKELLS

Here is a great and rare Solar taillamp that dates from 1910 to 1914ish. This lamp measures about 9 1/2 inches tall. It is in excellent condition including the two lenses, burner, etc. It is brass with nickel trim over brass. There are no dents or cracks. A super taillamp. The price is 495.00 INCLUDING FedEx shipping with insurance in the USA. Call me at: 734-730-4274 or email: motoringicons@hotmail.com

Here is a great and rare Solar taillamp that dates from 1910 to 1914ish. This lamp measures about 9 1/2 inches tall. It is in excellent condition including the two lenses, burner, etc. It is brass with nickel trim over brass. There are no dents or cracks. A super taillamp. The price is 495.00 INCLUDING FedEx shipping with insurance in the USA. Call me at: 734-730-4274 or email: motoringicons@hotmail.com

Still for sale....

1930/31 Model A roadster with a "B" block, Crager/Miller overhead valve head, dual Winfield carburetors, Mallory distributor, "Deuce" radiator shell and more! Let's race!!!!

I just bought this great pair of large early French sidelamps that are about 14" tall. Interestingly, one of the lens has a green shade ring. Both of the lens are identical-but one has the green tint around the lens. They are a pair. It is embedded in the glass, it cannot be removed or applied. I assume it for a warning or but why just one ? Thoughts please!!

My friends are "professional vendors". They said Wednesday and Thursday have been great. Another person is a car dealer (typically 1950s-1970s) and said he has sold 3 of the 5 cars so far. Carlisle is still a good place.

1905 Ford Model C?

Here is an incomplete Bosch ZU4 that turns clockwise. It is dirty. The magneto turns smoothly. Take a look at the photos, it is what it is. Here is a copy of the Bosch ZU4 manual: Robert Bosch ZU4 ZU6 ZF4 ZF6 Magneto Manual (oldcroak.com) The price is 85.00 including shipping in the USA (It is HEAVY!) Call 734-730-4274 or email: motoringicons@hotmail.com

Here is an incomplete Bosch ZU4 that turns clockwise. The magneto turns smoothly. It is dirty. Take a look at the photos, it is what it is. The price is 85.00 including shipping in the USA (It is HEAVY!) Here is a copy of the Bosch ZU4 manual: Robert Bosch ZU4 ZU6 ZF4 ZF6 Magneto Manual (oldcroak.com) Call 734-730-4274 or email: motoringicons@hotmail.com

If you can afford it, then buy it now. After all, how long will you be dead?

Price reduced to 525.00 plus shipping and insurance via FedEx Ground in the USA.

Still for sale. Price reduced to 525.00 plus shipping.

The 1913 Model 31 Touring has a 201 CID engine and is on the 108 inch chassis. The 1913 Model 25 Touring has a 165 CID engine and is on the 105 inch chassis. These are both called 3 Door Touring cars. (The front driver's side does not have an opening door, so there are only three doors) I am not sure what the brand of the sidelamps and headlamps are, but here is a Gray and Davis taillamp from the era. Typically, all of the five lamps would be from the same company. For Sale: 1911-1914 Brass Era Gray and Davis #115 Tail Lamp - HCCA General Discussion - Antique Automobile Club of America - Discussion Forums (aaca.org) You have a great car. I kind of remember this car from Michigan, but I don't know the history. Enjoy! Buicks are GREAT cars!!!

I believe this car was from the Mitosinka collection which was sold at auction in about 2000. He was an old car dealer from LA area. I remember him when I was a kid. He had a few interesting Stutz cars. Nice car. I like the "improved" fenders.

Wayne- Thank you for the great write up on the Charles Montier and his Model Ts. I love the engine-cross flow overhead valve head, twin ignition magneto, side draft carburetors, front plate oil pump, and NO starter!! And then there is the four wheel brakes and three speed transmission with overdrive too! This is an important Model T racecar with great history. Hopefully, it will be bought and returned to France.

This great Rambler is in a collection in Southern California again. And it is driven regularly.

I would price these at a reasonable price for the pair at about 800.00-1,000.00 due to their condition. If they were restored, they would be around 1,500.00 or more. Solar headlamps are always popular. I would list them For Sale on www.hcca.org

IT SOLD FAST!!!! Here is a very nice, original CM Hall Detroit Model 5 brass and nickel "helmet" tail light. It measures about 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" by 5 1/2". This is an electric tail light that would be mounted on a spade bracket. It is in really nice condition with two good lenses (red ribbed and clear), reflector, rim thumbnut, socket, etc. I would date this from about approximately 1912'ish to 1917'ish. It could be kept as-is for an original car, polished for an older restoration, or could be very easily restored. The price is 250.00 including FedEx shipping and insurance within the USA. Call me at: 734-730-4274 or email directly at: motoringicons@hotmail.com

SOLD!!!!! Here is a very nice, original CM Hall Detroit Model 5 brass and nickel "helmet" tail light. It measures about 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" by 5 1/2". This is an electric tail light that would be mounted on a spade bracket. It is in really nice condition with two good lenses (red ribbed and clear), reflector, rim thumbnut, socket, etc. I would date this from about approximately 1912'ish to 1917'ish. It could be kept as-is for an original car, polished for an older restoration, or could be very easily restored. The price is 250.00 including FedEx shipping and insurance within the USA. Call me at: 734-730-4274 or email directly at: motoringicons@hotmail.com

When I was about 16 years old, which would be about 1982, there was a friend named George Templeton. He lived in the Long Beach, CA. area. He built/restored a boat tail c. 1925 Chevrolet speedster. It had a blue body, black top, black fenders and blue disc wheels. It had a "fat man" steering wheel and a Winfield carburetor. (Don't I have a great memory??!!) It had an appearance look like a period Mercury speedster body. He owned the car for years. I think he left Long Beach and moved somewhere in Northern California. The car ended up with another guy in one of the southern states (Atlanta? North Carolina? or ?). That person had the car advertised in Hemmings about 3 to 5 years ago. This is a random shot, but does anyone know this car or who owns it now? I should have bought the car when it was advertised in Hemmings. I have no idea who or was the owner at the time. Thanks.

I sold ZR4 and ZR6 Dual magnetos for 400.00-600.00 in good original condition but not rebuilt. However, that was awhile back. I haven't had one in awhile. Twin spark magnetos are A LOT more money.

The bore or "intake mouth" ( I assume this is what you asking?) is 1 1/4". The center to center bolt holes are 2 1/2"

Being a 1915, it is "legal" in the Horseless Carriage Club of America. We have a lot of fun with these 1915 and earlier cars!!! This looks like a fun car. You can work on it at the same time that you drive it. Early Buicks are good cars and have a strong following too.