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Some of the Delahayes at the Pebble show today.

Flat cap and blackwalls (but with chrome wheels) on the ‘33 that won 3rd in the Packard class today at Pebble.

Looking around the web, looks like the bumper halves may just be at the wrong angle. Others look like this, with the bumpers close to horizontal at the ends and dropping at the center to match the contours of the grill—which makes a lot more sense.

Some close up shots. Sorry most of them uploaded sideways, I took them vertically -- sorry about that.

I was really interested to see this 1937 Delahaye Cabriolet by Chapron at the Gooding auction today. No reserve, $225k-$275k estimate, and just went for $207K including the buyer's premium. It looks incredible from 10 feet away, although you realize it's not a concours winner when you're really close up: Paint shows orange peel, there are some scratches here and there, etc. But it's a lot of car for the price. I think it's a bit overdone, with too many colors, but it's still pretty cool. (The front bumper looks off, but I noticed each side is mounted to just a single bolt; I wonder if it's just at the wrong angle. I don't know.)

The auction description was interesting. Yes, it's a bitsa, but it's a bitsa made mostly of authentic Duesenberg parts, which distinguishes it. https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28011/lot/27P/1932-duesenberg-model-j-sweep-panel-dual-cowl-phaeton-chassis-no-2841-engine-no-j-474-see-text/

Spectacular photos! I'm with 30Dodge, those are magazine worthy.

Saw via the Motor City Packards FB page that noted Packard enthusiast Charles Blackman passed away, a few weeks shy of his 98th birthday. I was in contact with him years ago in his role as the Packard Club roster keeper for the Packard Twelves. He was a great source of info. Here's what Motor City Packards posted: *************************************** Dr. Charles Avery Blackman, a long-time Professor of Education at Michigan State University in East Lansing, and a noted Packard authority, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after a brief illness. Dr. Blackman was just a couple weeks shy of his 98th birthday. His Packard friends, of which there are multitudes, will remember him as a source of parts and advice, an avid collector of the Marque, and an expert on Packard production numbers.His love of automobiles was not just limited to Packards, however. He enjoyed cars of all shapes and sizes and price classes. He belonged to the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, the Antique Automobile Club of America, and the Classic Car Club of America. Dr. Blackman of course was a big booster of homegrown Lansing makes like Oldsmobile and REO, but his special fondness was for Buicks and Packards. He was in fact one of Motor City Packards' Charter Members, and belonged to Packard Automobile Classics (The Packard Club, Inc.) long before MCP was founded.Dr. Blackman maintained a keen mental acuity until his final days. His final restoration, a 1941 Packard 160 Business Coupe, was finished up just a few days before it was scheduled to be driven to South Bend IN by his son, Wes. At the Concours d'Elegance at Copsaholm, it received the show's premier level LaVine Award: Spirit of the Hobby. The award honors a person or persons who have demonstrated dedication and passion to the classic car hobby through preservation, restoration, and participation in perpetuating automotive heritage.So much has been said here about what Dr. Blackman has done for the car hobby and for the Packard world in particular, but it would do a great disservice to his memory to not acknowledge his equal dedication to excellence in education -- not only in his execution of his duties as a Professor of Education for almost 40 years at MSU, but also in his passion for sharing his commitment to excellence -- to inspire his students to fully apply themselves and to become the best teachers they can be, so that they in turn can stir and inspire young minds. He shared this passion for excellence in the local schools by serving on the Board of the Okemos School District for many years. And both he and his late first wife, Dr. Margaret Blackman, shared their wisdom and their pursuit of excellence with their son, Wes, of whom they were both very proud.Everywhere that Dr. Blackman worked, everywhere he collaborated, everywhere he volunteered, he always was a voice of reason, and always tried to make this world a better place in his each and every endeavor. Very few people I have met have been so universally respected, and so universally loved.Rest in peace, Dr. Charles A. BlackmanAugust 22, 1925 – August 1, 2023A memorial service will be announced at a later date.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes website - www.greastlansing.com - for the Blackman family.It was Dr. Blackman's wish that any memorials be made to either The People's Church of East Lansing, or to the University of Olivet in Olivet.

They're beautiful cars. Others can answer better than I can, but I'm under the impression that the market in 40s Lincoln Continentals is very very soft, and restoration/repair is fairly pricey, so you're better off buying a nice running car for only a small amount of additional money. For example, I have seen this '41 Coupe, and it looks really good; only $19k (plus 5% premium) on BAT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1941-lincoln-continental-coupe-11/ And check out this '47 Coupe for only $13,350 (plus 5% premium): https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1947-lincoln-continental-7/

Glad you got to see Joe's Camaro and Resto-Rod Emporium, finally!

When I was going there regularly in 2017-2018, they would change a few cars every few weeks in that main annex area (the one w/o reservations)— especially the ones on display up by the front windows. Enough that you weren't entirely sure what you'd see, which was great for the regulars. But great to hear that they're doing even more. And I see they removed the carpet! It was probably time.

Took out the '34 today. Just around town, nothing too unusual.

Used to go there every few weeks when I lived nearby. Great place.

Great footage! Thanks, Peter.