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    Something new for Restorers..An Auto Stylist..

    in General Discussion

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    Rusty> 56 Lincoln Premieres are favorites of mine. I have owned in my life probably 20 or so. I had an Island coral, 2 Amethyst pink, one Wisteria with blk/ white/ wisteria interior, yellow and blk, and a few Huntsman Red ones.. Also Tri-toned 56 Buicks can be great. I personally would love the flesh or blush color with the red and blk or the yellow/ red/ black (forgot the proper names)Roadmaster . I am aware of the makes you mentioned. In the 20's Lincolns ads had tropical birds with cars reflecting those color ways.. I have been known to buy a car for the color alone.. I always ask interior and exterior color when shopping for a car in the first few questions. I do love 50s onverts in red, yellow, or turq..maybe baby blue.

    Something new for Restorers..An Auto Stylist..

    in General Discussion

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    Thanks to you guys for your input. I have always been someone who speaks my mind and Im not afraid to do so. Just felt it was time to speak up about it. In my mind these vehicles are a MAJOR investment of time and money(and yes love). Beyond that they sadly, will some day, be sold either by the owner, or their heirs...so why make that process more difficult for anyone?? My services would always remember all those factors and certainly the needs of the owner/client.

    Restored vs customized ,etc. I meant of course colors and materials that would be proper to the make and vintage.. I too love survivors and totally original cars even if a little on the weak side, showing the patina of many years. Whats odd about color coordinating a car. In times gone by the tastes reflected the time periods. You see browns, golds, oranges and green in the '70s and pinks,corals,purples, turquoises,yellows in the '50s.. Some very odd color schemes I personally like as they mirror the time period and conjure up what the roads looked like then. Today collectors might have a hard time looking at them..but its also about preserving a sense of history. Isn't that what we all basically do? Pass a memory of a time gone by to our kids and their world?

    Just like in house design Stylist or decorator have to please clients. So have great taste and others well some of the photos you saw answer that. Certainly if you arent too sure youre up to the level of achieving a pleasing outcome why not admit it to yourself and seek the help of a person who has the style you admire? Folks do it with their homes all the time.. the results generally are closely tied to the owners tasts as well as the stylist needing to please them. For example duplicating an original interior. If you start off with leather that doesnt have the same hand(stiffness, thickness, finish ,etc) even the most skilled craftsman would end up with a completely different looking interior when completed. You dont make a mans suit out of coat weight fabrics.. it all just doesnt work.

    Finally in response to the fellow that asked to see a car I have done. Honestly my personal cars were all I did,even those I didnt take to the level we are discussing now. They were dr only drivers. Additionally, this is a new avenue for me so Im not sitting here with a portfolio for your review. Perhaps with any luck I will be working on making that portfolio soon. If you have a serious interest contact me directly I do have some photos around.

    Thanks for the replies and shedding light on a topic important to me.

    1979 Fleetwood Brougham Rare 2Tone Cheap to Good Home $1,000

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

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    I have owned this car for about 5 yrs. The car is very original and straight( a few slight dings) I dont see any plastic in her but there are some rot issues. She hasn't been drive in a few years, yet she starts up rather quickly.Brakes are soft. These are a reliable comfortable 70's ride. Great car to practice your skills on or as a project for Dad and Son.. Some photos avail. Car is in Staten Island Ny..ManninoDesigns@aol.com

    Something new for Restorers..An Auto Stylist..

    in General Discussion

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    After many years on the Design World and as a Car Collector, I decided to blend my skills,knowledge,and talent to offer fellow collectors my services. I would like to know from members if they can help me clearly define the needs of the restorer. I have a strong background in color, leather, fabrics, as well as color research on Automobiles, duplicating original trims,fabrics, special stitching,period detailing, etc.

    Without any offense to any collectors, I came to this idea when I saw several autos that the workmanship was fine but the coordination or choice of colors, and interiors I felt didnt make the vehicle shine as it could. In fact I wondered if they considered the cars appeal for resale. Anyway email me with your thoughts or ideas.

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