West Peterson

This is the way they restore racing cars in Europe. I've seen a lot of Alfa Romeos that look like they just came out of the warehouse after 70 years. I don't know if the purpose is to try and fool people into thinking its original, or if they do it because they like the way it looks.

How about "Plum Crazy?" I notice how quiet the boss is today, perhaps his office has already been torn apart.

Ahh. Now you're teasing me. It's interesting to see how they were obviously trying to illustrate the similarities of the sleek passenger car to the race car. My desire for the Silver Arrow is strong, but it did wane a little bit when I first saw one in person. THEY ARE HUGE. First with a concealed spare tire??? Hmmm. You enter thin ice whenever you mention "the first...." It's just like naming a book, "The Complete...." Have you EVER seen a book named "The Complete..." that was?

I'm not sure, but I was always under the impression that their figures were "estimates" only, and had nothing to do with hard facts or actual knowledge of existing cars. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't they go with percentages, such as... "sincere there were 100,000 made, and based on the depletion rate of x% per year, there are probably XX left."

Makes you wonder why none of the existing silver arrows aren't painted black (or dark). I believe they are all painted silver. It looks good in dark colors. Sorry for looking past the race car, but the silver arrow has always been one of my favorites.

"Attached is a photo of the 1933 Studebaker factory fleet ... at the Speedway." GREAT PHOTO!!!!!

Good premise, but the car would have been at least 10 years old when WWI came about. Its condition is too nice to be 10 years old. I think if you could see the hood clearly, it would reveal that there is no armored plating. However, it sure looks like the Daimler to me, too, except for the grille. The question, I guess, is did Daimler use that heavy fluted grille (seen in gw's second photograph) when it first started using a normal upright radiator.

Thanks.

It would be neat to have an AACA National meet here during the same weekend.

I'm posting this for a friend. Any guesses? (about the car, not who my friends are)

I'm jus going to throw this out as a pure guess... Fiat???

You have friends? Tell your friend it's not a Jaguar... if that's what he's thinking.

Are you implying that there are 8 executives at GM for every line man?

Just so you all know that I know, the photo in the upper left corner of page 44 is not a 1927 Oakland. It's a 1927 Studebaker owned by Bill Davis, Golden, Colorado. Carpenter's Oakland was one or two cars down the row. (I try to make a magazine for everyone, and for those looking for mistakes, I sneak a few of those into every issue. )

If you notice the photography credits, Pat took many of the photos that appeared in that article. Thanks again, Pat.

Is that the January issue?

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Debbie, Every state seems to be different on its rules regarding automobile titling and licensing. I've had experience in Minnesota, Georgia (very lax) and Ohio (very tight). It seems that within the states, it also depends on the individual clerk to which you're talking. One may not budge in helping you, another may say okay, next please. For my 1962 Porsche, I had a Georgia "bill of sale" (no titles for vehicles past a certain age in Georgia). When I needed to license my 1962 Porsche in Ohio, a title is required. Some clerks here would say you need a Georgia title before we can give you an Ohio title. However, I told the clerk that in Georgia titles weren't given for vehicles this old, and all that is required is a "bill of sale." She sent me through. Next, on the "bill of sale," the car's engine number was listed as the car's serial number. Because of the possibility of the engine being replaced sometime in the future, I wanted the car's actual serial number on the title. I showed them the original owner's manual with both numbers listed, and requested the change. Again, she said okay and sent me on my way. I had no problem, but I believe I was lucky. You may have to bring the car in and show them the serial number, or you may get a clerk who looks at your face and documents and trusts you. My advice is to try going in with paper work, a photo of the serial number and car (along with other paperwork New York requires) and see what happens. Putting on a "puppy-dog" face doesn't hurt, either.

I'm not an expert on Whippets, but it doesn't look like an automotive trunk to me. Your grandfather may, however, have used it on his Whippet. Nonetheless, it's a very neat looking trunk, and probably and antique. I certainly wouldn't throw it in the dumpster. I'd bet that if an antique shop had it, they'd be asking more than $100 for it.

The man from who I bought my 1940 Packard owns Sally Rand's 1938 Packard Darrin. Maybe that's why I had her on my mind. Isadora Duncan's history is certainly said (that part about her children, especially).

Bruce, You scored twice here. Yes, I meant Isadora Duncan, and, yes, it was an Amilcar. It is most often listed as a Bugatti. Thanks for playing...

It is well known that Sally Rand, the famous "fan dancer" from the 1920s, died a terrible death when her long scarf got caught in the rear wheel of the car in which she was riding. Name that car (it's not the make of car that is often cited, so don't be too quick to respond).

When you rub elbows with the rich and famous, you get holes in the elbos of your shirt.

I believe the Packard Museum in Dayton has a Chris Craft boat with a Packard V8 powerplant. You might want to give them a call. Ask for Bob Signom, as I don't think anyone else is aware of why the boat is even there (it's up on the second floor, not on display). 937-226-1710. There are several Packard straight-eight light-duty marine engines in the museum, both on display and in the parts department.