Marty Roth

Seems a solid car for driving- interesting that it features the optional trunk-lid-broomstick support system. When photographing your car for sale, background items should be considered. This one appears to have the rear fender mounted and very patriotic "Old Glory" antenna

Edsel had four series- Corsair and Citation were the upper level, edging toward Mercury territory. Pacer and Ranger were the two lesser series - more Ford-sized and featured. This one appears to be a Ranger - so a Ford sucking a lemon (to keep it cleaner?) The color is spot-on for the era, but seemingly a non-starter for anyone I know.

Kudos all around- Peter, several moderators, Moskowitz Lots of effort behind the scenes

Dirty Dancing? One of our favorite movies also. Nobody puts Baby in a corner! Interestingly, in my early years, I had the priviledge of meeting both Jennifer Grey's father Joel Grey, and Joel's father, renouned klezmer clarinetist, vocalist, and all-around entertainer Mickey Katz (still have several of his Parody records. Yeah, I lived the Catskill (Borscht Belt - Yiddish Alps) summers life from 1953 through the summer of 1966, typically working 9 PM to 1 AM, Wednesdays through Mondays with plenty of time at the pool, or to watch young ladies polish the fenders - and no, that is not intended as a euphamism. Summer of '60 I was driving my red '49 Pontiac convertible. In '61 is was the black '54 Mercury convertible, In '62 and '63 the Onyx and Crocus '56 Powr-Pak Bel-air convertible was the toy of choice, and for '64 & '65 it was a red TR-3, followed in the summer of '66 by the red '59 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce with real roll-up windows and black canvas convertible top - a somewhat "civilized" change from the TR-3's always fun driving, but leaky side curtains. In the early years I was actually too young, even to get Working Papers, much less to work where alcahol wqas served, but being a musicians union member, big for my age, and wearing a suit or a tux in the band, I was able to "get by", at least for a few weeks at a time, and then move to another group if forced out by local officials. Then again, there "might" have been a "gift" to an official.

Good morning, and welcome to the 1930s this era Buick, no matter the series, are dependable drivers, and in addition to BCA functions, are eligible for touring with VMCCA Glidden and Chrome Glidden tour, as well as AACA Founders and Sentimental tours. Looks like a neat addition to the neighborhood - congratulations !

there is always more to a story- usually not as much as a teenager might hope, but I did have great years growing up in NJ & NYC, with travels, college years, Jersey Shore, and spending every summer playing in bands at Catskill Mountain resort hotels, driving great convertibles

Amazing, but unlikely. Now they only build SVU-style melting boxes, more like an upgraded Chevy

I got it - (April Fool ?)

6th from right - maybe a '62?, but also a '56 (hardtop?) across the street and facing the street at the edge of the driveway?

Dave, do you know the location? Maybe Quebec? I count at least 11 Flower Cars Newest vehicle appears to be the 1961 Pontiacs. Mob Funeral?

Dad's '52 Nash Statesman had the venetian blinds, and I used it for dates at the Drive_in Movie

For Volkswagen products offered in the British Empire, the alternative product was a "Mr Tea", as advertized by Father Guido Sarducci on Saturday Night Live. You placed a filter with tea leaves into a funnel, and poured boiled water into it- hopefully not while driving your VW over British Backroads. And you had to pour left-handed while driving on the right side of the car and left side of the road, but couldn't shift at the same time.

Jerry, Meeting the requirements of the judges is NOT the "only reason" ! The reason for the CLUB's requirements, and the reason we judges are compelled to enforce the rule, is for public safety! "IF" you anticipate that a potential fire in your car, or a car next to yours "WILL ONLY BE A MINIMAL FIRE", then maybe you're OK with a minimal extinguisher- but in that case, and with that attitude, I'd prefer that you park somewhere other than next to me. In any case, For your protection, as well as mine, I'll have the larger size - and probably another one as backup - just in case - I once, many years ago, had an engine fire under the hood of a car, late at night, inide of our attached garage, and underneath our childrens' bedrooms. Having the proper type of extinguishers (Halon, at that time), the benefit cannot be underestimated. I shudder to think what may have otherwise happened to the car, the garage, the house, the kids, etc. I've also stopped along a road, usind one of my extinguishers to assist another motorist whose car was ablaze - and I wasn't in an antique - just my old Suburban. As a son of a career Professional Firefighter, Fire Captain, and Deputy Fire Chief, Please accept this advice from one who has been there, helping another. Sometimes you don't get a second chance.

Congrats, Ed, Sorry we cannot be on the Tour, but wishing you well- "SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD"

I was 27, and still have the wide stripe bell-bottoms, but bet they don't fit anymore

and it starts with my cousin Richard driving the Citroen 2-CV (just like the one we had back in the '70s), trying to find Wolfman Jack

Our 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham unfortunately suffered disuse for several years. It would now start when fed starter fluid spray, but would not continue running, so the fuel pump and/or relay were suspect. After removal of the plastic gas tank, with plan to replace the in-tank fuel pump and filter, flushing yielded gummy gel, as well as other odd-colored crap and water. My guess is that acid dip would damage ther plastic tank, and I'm concerned for the condition of in-tank baffles. I don't know of anyone who cleans this type of tank. Can anyone advise a proper way to clean and treat the tank, since a new one is not available, and would be extremely costly if it were. Another used one from a junkyard would probably be no better than what I have. By the way, over the past nearly 10 years, I've only used non-ethanol gas in all our modern and vintage cars exept if inavailable during cross-country travel. I appreciate any advise and suggestions as far as how to do a good job of cleaning the tank, and what materials would do a safe and thorough job.

Jay's work was truly exceptional, and pricing, while not "Bargain Basement", were certainly not extravagant. I used to visit with him at Hershey each year, as his space was very close to mine. We also noted that we had once been neighbors since he was in Clark (Township), NJ, and I grew up just across the line in Linden.

Trimming by "Dave", Critics will "Rave"? and, Referred by Ed, 'Nuff said?

We've driven several Kerrville-based tours- a great area, especially the drive along the Guadelupe River - in both directions, and the Y-O Ranch used to be a fantastic private collection of promarily Marmon cars there, but I believe now gone

John, Is it difficult for you to drive in those, your everyday work clothes?

Having started my corporate technical career within the hallowed halls of IBM's Poughkeepsie, and mid-town Manhattan offices, life revolved around System 360, Hexidecimal, and binary coding in the development of Internal Systems Software, Language development/creation, I/O Interrupt Supervisors, and the like. I transitioned to Applications Systems Software Architecture, and ultimately to corporate administration. Life revolved initially around trays of punch cards and magnetic core storage, warehouse-sized rooms with large mainframe supported by miles of underfloor cable, thousands of tons of conditioned air, and semi-sterile environment - and the transition to solid logic technology with more power on your wrist of phone than all prior versions. We use Apple iPhones, and HP laptop, and manage to survive. The chip technology in the ignition key of my 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham created more problems than my iPhone. Thankfully I can still adjust ignition points and set timing on our early cars, and get pleasure from driving tours. Use that which works for you.

I recall being told by another exceptional trimmer, that Leif's work is considered impeccable - with commensurate pricing- Old adage - You get what you pay for 'Nuff said?

Yes, but with extremely limited available storage space within a metal maybe 3x3 ft box since the folding metal top occupied most of the Ford Skyliner's trunk area

Decent show, but leaves you wondering if they actually do the work, or just remove/tighten the last few bolts? Also, the earlier version with the other two young ladies, rather than the newest artist seemed more realistic. Bogie seems well informed for the most part. Her newer companion/mechanic appears overdone in so many ways that it makes the show less enjoyable, at least the episodes we've watched.