Marty Roth

Explanation may be justified here, based upon historical data. First - From the perspective of years not really mattering as much in 2024 - We in Louisiana Region have been excruciately careful in staying off faster roads when and wherever plausible. We want you to enjoy our part of Cajun Country, and to Pass a Good Time with us. You'll be on lesser used back roads most of the time, despite being headquartered in Lafayette. Our five chapters will each host an easy day's drive to interesting venues, and we think you'll enjoy our food and music, as well. There was a time when the VMCCA Glidden Tour only accepted automobiles as new as 1935. AACA and VMCCA both did not have a specific national tour for the later post-1935 car (considered "Used Cars") by some at that time, and still now by many. VMCCA created their Chrome Glidden Tour - allowing cars newer than th 1935 Glidden Cutoff, but at least 25 years old. AACA followed suite with our AACA FOUNDERS TOUR, first hosted by Ron & Sally Barnett in Huntsville, Alabama in 1988. The Founders followed VMCCA's lead with specification of 1935 through 25 years old - allowing 1935 through 1963 vehicles for the 1988 tour. Later, VMCCA allowed Glidden to accept vehicles through 1942 at the discretion of the tour chairperson, and , I believe, officially changed the years afterward to allow all pre-WWII, and AACA followed suite since the Glidden is owned by VMCCA. AACA (as well as VMCCA Chrome) continued the 25 year old rule since that time, so by 2024, vehicles as late as 1999 models are legal. Further personal comments - While several folks love the Sentimental Tour, many others (and I personally) believe it was always a tour for an era which was never really needed. The late Earl Beauchamp was never shy, specifically with his creation of the Sentimental tour as "His Own Legacy". He first created a Divisional tour covering 1928-1954 vehicles, but soon, at the request of a friend who had later cars, had the Sentimental expanded and authorized as a National Tour for 1928-1958 vehicles, again as his legacy. VP-Touring Committee Chairperson, and later AACA National President created the Vintage tour as an "Intimate" and smaller tour for pre-1928 vehicles. Her specific intent was that there were more than enough tours specific to the Model-A, and extending the years would result in being overwhelmed with faster Model-A Fords. Later, the Founders was pushed earlier to include Post-Model-A as 1932 and newer but 25 years old. Vintage crept up to include 1931 as pre-Founders. Now we have a mish-mash, ... but a similar scenario exists on Glidden, as well. - We see One and Two cylinder cars with their own special route, Model-Ts putter along in long lines blocking traffic with some refusing to pull over to allow modern traffic to pass. Others in late '30s and early 1940s Packards, Buicks, Cadillacs travel effortlessly at highway speeds- so the issue is not unique to Founders Tour. Yes, there are wide differences in the years eligible for this tour - - but whatever you have, we believe you can share the road with us, and let the discussion of tour years creep take place separately. Lessez le Bon Temps Rouller ! Let The Good Times Roll !

We drove that entire tour with our 1937 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton, and quite a few folks seemed to enjoy seeing her travel the highways and byways in and around the London area. Despite the notable variation in years, we didn't feel out of place, and were able to keep pace. The more modern cars also kept (mostly) to the speed limits.

Yes, along with his beat-up 403 Cabriolet and rumpled trenchcoat (and sometimes his dog). There was always a mention of his wife - but we believe it was strictly as a ruse, and to mislead the suspect. I try to record episodes when they are repeated on Cable TV and thank you for the videos of the new DS versions - beautiful - and even the new emblem in the grille is special !

@sebastienbuick Thank you for your amazing and ongoing contributions to the AACA FORUMS. Having owned, restored, and campaigned several French cars (17 different Citroens at one time), I especially appreciate your photos. My Citroen SM was an exciting toy, but the DS-21 Pallas and Break models were fantastic daily drivers, as well a comfortable and safe cross-country cruisers. My 2-CV and my wife's Ami-6 always attracted attention, as did the Mehari. Our Peugeot 504 diesel with Automatique Our dream car is a Chapron convertible - now unaffordable. The Peugeot 203 Cabriolet is one I've never seen in person, and I especially enjoy the 505 convertible - beautiful ! I used to pass a Panhard Dyna, parked daily on Freret St , JUST OFF TULANE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - near a deli when I taught and was administration, as well. PS: Correction - I taught Computer Sciences, Management Information Systems, and Systems Architecture, and served Administration as V.P. - M.I.S. at TULANE, (not at the Deli)

The car appears to sit very high in the rear, and quite low in the front- For you more versed in the Torsion setup, is there a problem with this car's suspension?

Stratford? - No, Strictly New Orleans and Grand Isle, Louisiana, ... but we did enjoy visiting Stratford on Founders Tour / London-to-Brighton this past summer. Now while she recovers from three breaks to her leg and ankle as a result of a fall, one of her complaints, other than the serious pain, is that we had to miss the GLIDDEN TOUR

@kalisi43 I got mine for the 1954 Cadillac from Bob Bryan (407) 8 six five - forty eight 51 very nice gentleman with lots of knowledge

We plan to be "IN THAT NUMBER" Have driven EVERY Founders Tour since the first one in 1988

I had an all-original but appropriately used "James Dean" 1950 Coupe , a decent one, but no place to store it. A friend on this forum offered a garage space in Alexandria, LA, 200 miles away and I graciously accepted. The following spring he advised that someone made a serious offer and I (regrettably) accepted. Shortly afterward, it was hot-rodded.

Additional recollection - The first time I made contact with the lady driving the Lincoln Zephyr, even before I introduced myself, she proclaimed "It is NOT a Continental". I assured her I was aware, and that I knew what a Zephyr was ... Didn't help ! She was apparently very private, and to this day I have no idea what happened to the car.

Interesting that there is no mention in the ad of A/C, although the condenser, hoses, and evaporator are in the pics- Maybe non-functional? Our 1970, & 1964 Valiants, daughter’s ‘66 Barracuda were all great and dependable drivers . Wife’s red ‘66 Dodge Dart GT convertible had been a special order for a dealer’s wife, and had a 318 - exceptionally quick and nimble !

From before I drove legally, and until well after I was married, I only had convertibles, and never had an external visor. As I recall, the only convertible with the external visor I've ever really noticed was a "Step-Down" Hudson", and It seemed unusual, at least to me. With regard to Internal "Flip-Down" visors, here's an unusual one: My 1937 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton has the sun visors mounted to the convertible top's front header bow , and in a double-hinged arrangement. It works fine when the top is closed, but with the top down (in the open position) there is no option for glare protection at all, other than a hat or your hand blocking the sun's rays to see the traffic light.

Don, Thank you for staying positive, even if it seems at the edge of limits - I agree ! Thanks again for lugging the Hudson Front axle to Hershey, and yes, I was able to buy the book you suggested - I appreciate it.

Ready for quad headlights, which were not 49-state legal until the next year

From the photos, this appears to be a 140 hp, 4-carburetor, engine with a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission- a nice combination fir cruising and touring. mic I didn’t already have ours, and I were closer, I could be tempted to check this out / especially with the low mileage

Is there a benefit to having a 262 head on a 308 engine?

When I first got my 1948 MG-TC (XPAG - #4749) it was worn and well used. I was able to crank start it even after a nut and bolt restoration

Don, Yes, any portion of this route could be a great wintertime drive. If you ever needed to get help or make up time, you're near I-10, and also near good dining fare all the way. Be sure to leave time to enjoy Cajun country. Mardi Gras is Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

The Old Spanish Trail (OST) Highway is a transcontinental highway running from St. Augustine, Florida to San Diego, California. It runs through Louisiana (and Lafayette Parish) as U.S. Highway 90 and, in places, as Louisiana 182. https://www.americanroads.us/autotrails/oldspanishtrail.html

Maybe consider driving the JEFFERSON HIGHWAY , following the 1915 route from New Orleans, Louisiana to Winnipeg, Manitoba https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Highway

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Joe, Please keep me posted on your upcoming tours. Hopefully the dates will be possible for us.

Thanks, TerryB, and while I don't own a flower print shirt, somewhere in the back of a spare closet, there may still be some Bell-Bottom Pants, and maybe even a Leisure Suit (saved only for "Period Costume"?)

At the time, I really liked the look of the "Turnpike Cruiser" skirts, and for a short time I had a set on my white 1958 Impala convertible, and it had the "factory" Continental Kit in just the center of the rear bumper.

Rock Auto accepted my order, Charged my credit card- The order never arrived ! I phoned and emailed, but got a RunAround Rock Auto refused to refund Rock Auto refused to send the already paid for Order --- So I had my credit card company refund my payment ! Some time later I tried once again to order an item from Rock Auto- They refused my order and will not allow an order from me UNTIL I PAY FOR ITEMS WHICH WERE NEVER RECEIVED ?? DO YOU THINK I WOULD EVER AGAIN DEAL WITH ROCK AUTO?