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I found this on the Gallivan engines. https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/gallivandohc.html Ad states the conversion is a reproduction using original molds.

I've used both Hargerty and Grundy in the past. Hargerty was a little easier to deal with when getting the policy started and the rates are about the same. I have not had the need to file a claim against any of my collector cars so I cannot comment on the claims process of either one. I am interested to hear which companies members of this forum have dealt with and their experiences, good and bad, during the process.

I have owned a '64 Malibu SS convertible for the past 33 years or so. The plates have been 64TPLSS for most of those 33 years. And yes, people still ask me what year the car is.

Thanks for the link. I will contact him and ask about some plates relatives want to have restored. My entire family has the old car bug so there are at least 3 sets of plates I can think of that would be sent out for restoration.

Thanks for sharing your journey and progress with your parts. Your work is fabulous. And thank you for posting the link so others can find small foundries in their area. I hope I get to see the day when owner's clubs will have dozens and dozens of files available to download that will allow any member to 3-D print parts for their restoration and maintenance projects.

I always loved the look of the Corvette Nomad. I bet they could have sold a ton.

Crossfire?

Is there someone you trust that is fairly local to where the car is? If so, have them go down and take a look at the car to make sure it really is what is being represented. Have you contacted any owner's groups for the Marque to see if they could provide any history on the car? I would fly/drive out and see the car myself unless you can find a trusted party to really go over the car for you.

The roadster is a beautiful car. Good luck with the sale.

I have driven a '68 427 / auto. My girlfriend in HS had one and I drove it once in awhile. Gobs of power but it did ride rough. I had a '78 Silver Anniversary L-82/4 speed car for a few years. Much better driver but didn't have the grunt it should have for a Corvette. Had just about every option except for the CB radio. Guy I sold it to came to the US from Australia to buy a '78 Pace Car or Silver Anniversary and ship it back. When it got on the boat it still only had 32k original miles.

The Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow was out in 1933 and it truly was unlike anything else in the world.

Bottom right tail light - '69 Impala Wagon

I was brave enough to send Gould the water pump from my Rickenbacker last year. That pump is pure unobtanium. They pulled it apart and found a bad, previous repair job and let me know right away what they had found. I knew the pump had been repaired previously but not to what extent the repairs were. The previous repairs were done in the early 80's. The pump worked great even with the bad repairs so I didn't think there were severe issues with the previous repair. Long story short, they were a pleasure to deal with and there was great communication throughout the entire process. I had a good experience, hopefully others will as well.

I've used Gould and would recommend them for doing good work. Prices are decent and they communicate very well with you during the process.

I'm not as interested in being at Pebble as I am in being the only make of car in any one particular location at a time. That is usually the case when I'm out with my Pierce, except when at a PAS meet of course, but it is always the case when I'm out with the Rickenbacker. I like educating people about the cars and their historical significance. Most have never heard of either marque. If I can get another person interested in pre-war cars just by being out and about and showing the value of preserving this little piece of history then it's all worth it. On top of that, driving a pre-war car is like driving a time machine. Heck, I've been seriously considering picking up a Ford Model A so I can drive the snot out of it and not have to worry about hunting down parts when something breaks.

Not surprising that the car was gone so quickly. That era Honda cars go quick, especially if they look halfway decent, no matter what condition the motor is in.

So did you pick up the CRX? I think it's worth it if you wanted something to do some work on. If nothing else, as others have said, it's worth the $500 in parts. Out here in Calif there are a ton of younger car folks that would buy anything and everything off that car.

You're right, true rarity does not equal being valuable. Rickenbacker Motors was only around for 6 years and produced limited numbers of cars so there are only less than 40 total production cars known to exist from all years of production. I feel they were historically significant because of some of their design features for the time and because of the man, Rickenbacker, himself. But a fully restored example will only get around $35,000 on the market. As I mentioned before, most car enthusiasts have never even seen a Rickenbacker in person. I'm lucky enough to have seen four, including mine - one being a very rare 8 cylinder sedan that was being restored.

The car is not factory original. The engine has been redone at least twice (last time about 8 years ago) and the paint and interior were done in the early 80's. The paint job was not the best and it is showing its age. So I wouldn't feel I was ruining an original car by giving it a full restoration.

Hmm, maybe my work PC is still blocking a script that allows for pictures to post. Anyway, here is a picture of my beloved Rickenbacker - blemishes and all. It has the optional brass headlamps with embossed Rickenbacker logo lenses and very 'rare' Hat in the Ring logo tail light lens.

For some reason I couldn't upload a photo of mine. I forget the story behind the photo you posted.

I own a 1926 Rickenbacker E6 Brougham. With around 6 examples known to exist I would say it is rare, most car enthusiasts have never seen a Rickenbacker in person, but that certainly doesn't make it valuable. There is a ton of family history behind the car so I would never sell it, no matter what the offered price was. One day it will get the restoration it deserves. Until then it is a decent looking driver quality car.

First car I ever purchased was a used '75 Camaro. Guy I sold it to had someone run a stop sign and T-bone him totalling the car but he was OK. Second car was a '64 Malibu SS Convertible 327/4 speed that I still own.

Mark, I have been a regular member of the PAS since 2006, I was an off and on again member before that. I saw you post about the air filter retrofit but, unfortunately, the '29 has a completely different filter setup. If you have not attended a PAS meet I highly recommend you do. I have not attended nearly as many as I would like to, you know, life gets busy. I will email pictures to you in the address listed in the PAS roster. Enjoy your Pierce, they drive lovely.

I, too, have seen interest in original, or mostly original cars rise in the past 15 years or so. I think this is a good thing as it is always nice to see examples that have been lovingly cared for decades and decades later. My survivor is a 1929 Pierce Arrow Model 143 Enclosed Drive Limousine. As far as we know, it wears original paint and interior except for the driver's seat which was redone in *cough* vinyl some time in the late 50's. The motor has never been out of it and it and the car has only been maintained mechanically to keep it in safe working order. The car was originally purchased by a Doctor in Pasadena, Ca and he owned it until his death in the early 60's. Someone purchased the car cheap from his estate, cleaned it up and just wanted to flip it. My grandfather purchased the car from that gentleman and the car has been in the family ever since, just maintained and cared for over the past 50+ years.