A. Ballard 35R

Perhaps it was hinged to avoid hittng the cowl lamp which is missing and probably off to be repaired.!😀

What do you mean by "authentic"?

Packard used a spark plug on the side of the carburetor on the single sixes in the 1920's and called it a "Fuelizer".

Common practice was to always remove top from the bows as top was being lowered in order to prevent flat folds and possible damage to top. Perhaps trimacar can offer additional thoughts.

Do they have the Mercer running? It was waiting to have work done the last time I saw it which was many years ago. As many are aware, this Mercer is the one that belonged to writer Ken Purdy and was the subject of various articles he wrote.

I have no problem with the evolution of electric cars as long as it is market driven and not government driven. It's the latter that scares many of us.

Typically cars of this era and older used these sizes which of course resulted in back pressure which in turn prompted the use of cutouts. Can't remember if Ed said there was a cutout but this engine should really bark with one. I was typing this just as Ed posted.

At the risk of straying further I remember a quote by Ted in the Mercer chapter of Ken Purdy's Kings of the Road book where Purdy is extolling the virtues of a T-Head raceabout. Ted was obviously not in agreement and said, ".....that I can trim any stock Mercer built prior to 1915 in a one mile run up to a medium steep grade in third speed with my 1912 White seven-passenger touring car....." I would think that Ed's newer White would perform even better.

Ted was well known to my family and I knew him when we lived close by to him. He was of medium build about 5' 10" as I recall. That car is huge.

With the top up that must be around 9' high which would be taller that a 1916 1st Series Packard Twin-Six which is 93" or &' 9". Wonder where the car is now. '

Do you know who has the huge 1912 Model 60 that belonged to AACA founding member Ted Brooks. At 132" wheelbase, six cylinderrs 41/4 x 53/4, and a 4 speed it was very impressive. Always wondered who has this rare and desirable car now.

Remember that the Packard Grey Wolf in January 1904 set three world speed records for one kilometer, one mile, and five miles. Guess these don;t count since they were not actual races.

Just spoke to seller who says he has most of missing parts including items that have been re-plated. Engine rebuilt but obviously not running. Says he can get NH registration. Interesting project for someone but not me.

Could be in the Collier collection in Naples by this time.

Does the engine turn over freely when in 3rd and the car is gently pushed?