alsancle Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Joe, I was thinking that if you swapped out the orange wheels for black and the orange hood for brown you would have a much different car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 That would certainly be a huge improvement but I'd still be badly put off by the chrome yellow. Outside Hollywood (never known for good taste), I find it hard to believe any of the great Classics (i.e., with a capital C) were painted outrageous colors... at least not very often. I do know of a couple, invariably the property of narcissists with lots of money desperate to be noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 11/8/2017 at 9:34 PM, JV Puleo said: That would certainly be a huge improvement but I'd still be badly put off by the chrome yellow. Outside Hollywood (never known for good taste), I find it hard to believe any of the great Classics (i.e., with a capital C) were painted outrageous colors... at least not very often. I do know of a couple, invariably the property of narcissists with lots of money desperate to be noticed. I've heard stories from old timers who said that some of the show cars were indeed painted quite wildly in order to capture attention. However, many of them had to be painted "normal" before anyone would buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 The Royale built for the 31 NY Auto Salon was documented in period as being "Tomato red" and when the chassis was finally stripped that was red also. Lots of Red. There is a V16 Caddy like that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 When restoring 1930 Franklin Dietrich Speedster Convertible Sedan (an auto show car) the car was originally lemon yellow - frame, body, all what would traditionally be black on engine, and ... - do not know color of wheels (they had been sandblasted at some point) and every single nut, bolt, washer, lockwasher was chrome plated (and as a result we had to break nearly every one of them when restoring car). On top of the yellow paint was a host of other colors (apparently they repainted car between auto shows and then reported it as having been sold at each). We chose I believe its third set of colors - mulberry maroon and satan red. One of our 1931 Cadillacs was originally dark blue with a bright orange undercarriage and black wire wheel - pinstripe was ivory. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 An 8-90 Cabriolet? I thought there was only one. From the waynesboro-stauntonregion aaca website. Displayed at the Augusta County fair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 15 hours ago, alsancle said: An 8-90 Cabriolet? I thought there was only one. From the waynesboro-stauntonregion aaca website. Displayed at the Augusta County fair. Nope. It's an M6-80. Possibly owned by the same person restoring the 5-passenger coupe above, since they're both in Virginia. However, Gassman Automotive's website is down now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 I thought the hood looked shorter. Still very rare and cool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I bought this 1929 J-8-90 Limo yesterday. It has a few problems and is partially disassembled but I think it will be worth the trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsancle Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Nice Steve. You are my hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edinmass Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Neat car. Parts are going to be almost impossible. That looks like Jack C.’s back yard in California. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, edinmass said: That looks like Jack C.’s back yard in California. Sure does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 You have correctly identified the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 11/8/2017 at 7:34 PM, JV Puleo said: I find it hard to believe any of the great Classics (i.e., with a capital C) were painted outrageous colors... at least not very often. I do know of a couple, invariably the property of narcissists with lots of money desperate to be noticed. Ever seen a Ruxton? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Grimy said: Sure does! I was there only once about twenty years ago.......but I never forget a location with good cars. Not too bad considering the amount of garages I visit and considering it’s about three thousand miles from home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Of course, I have – and the crazy paint scheme was originally done for an auto show. It's like lemmings into the sea to presume that everyone that bought one wanted it to look like that. That said, I don't think that all the Ruxtons together made up any more than an infinitesimal percentage of the Classic cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, edinmass said: was there only once about twenty years ago.......but I never forget a location with good cars. Not too bad considering the amount of garages I visit and considering it’s about three thousand miles from home! You have a superb memory, Ed. It has been (only) nine years since I was there. Congratulations, pughs, I'm delighted that this car will now get the attention and love it so richly deserves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'd leave it exactly as is! Those colors grow on ya! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Not a Stearns, but a Moline Knight. Pretty cool, even with used car dealer ruining picture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 The Brunn bodied J8-90 car is for sale. See attached picture. Chance to own something nobody else has. I would like someone else to step up so I don't have to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Stepping up to a one off car like that is easy.........jumping off the cliff over the asking price is another thing. I like the car, but the list of purchasers for such a machine is smaller than most people can imagine. It's not a select market, or a slim market, its a non existing one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, edinmass said: Stepping up to a one off car like that is easy.........jumping off the cliff over the asking price is another thing. I like the car, but the list of purchasers for such a machine is smaller than most people can imagine. It's not a select market, or a slim market, its a non existing one. Coachbuilt open car, documented auto show as new, 3 owners, big motor full CCCA Classic chassis. Only one known to exist of the 3 built. What else do you want? Edited January 21, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Even better body styling would be my biggest complaint. I don't think that body is all that great looking. Top looks kind of clumsy and doesn't look like it flows well to the 1/4. Could also be the angle of the photo. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: Even better body styling would be my biggest complaint. I don't think that body is all that great looking. Top looks kind of clumsy and doesn't look like it flows well to the 1/4. Could also be the angle of the photo. Just my 2 cents. A view when new. It is not Brunn's greatest design but I think it is ok. A blind rear quarter would have been better. According to notes from the 2nd owner, the body was originally intended for the smaller 135 inch wheel base. This car has 145. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Any side shots with the top up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 58 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: Any side shots with the top up? Best I could find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I think it's handsome and given what it is, I don't think the price is crazy. As with any orphan brand, the number of buyers is small, but I don't think it's zero. I can think of three of my own clients who own such unusual stuff and to whom it might appeal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Not terrible, I think it could be a little better, more worried about the engine rebuild needed from the looks of the exhaust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: Not terrible, I think it could be a little better, more worried about the engine rebuild needed from the looks of the exhaust. It's a Knight sleeve valve--if it's not smoking, it's broken. And if it's a former Aseltine car, the mechanicals are going to be right. Nobody knew more about these cars than he. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 44 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: It's a Knight sleeve valve--if it's not smoking, it's broken. And if it's a former Aseltine car, the mechanicals are going to be right. Nobody knew more about these cars than he. This one smokes a little more than it should. According to the notes with the car, the original owner drove the car over 250k miles including multiple times across the country. The car is mostly original including the interior. It was painted or partially painted in 1951 by the first owner. I think the buyer should assume a motor rebuild. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, alsancle said: Coachbuilt open car, documented auto show as new, 3 owners, big motor full CCCA Classic chassis. Only one known to exist of the 3 built. What else do you want? FANTASTIC CAR !!! The fellow who owned for eons was the point person for Stearns Knight "everything", including parts - fantastic car (also a huge care) and well documented from its first Auto Show to today. Sleeve Valve - they all smoke and does not matter how good the engine rebuild or how low the mileage - good news is your exhaust will never rust out. Most have a Skinner Oil Rectifier and that helps a little with the smoke. Edited January 22, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Mason Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I love the add...the car you direct but do not drive.. . I do not endorse or recommend this🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Not quite as nice as the one in the ad, but the next best thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 5 hours ago, pughs said: Not quite as nice as the one in the ad, but the next best thing. Do you have it running yet Steve? How about an update on the J-8-90? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 1/21/2020 at 5:21 PM, alsancle said: Best I could find. I also like the looks of that. I seem to remember an all-black Duesenberg with a similar almost square roll-down rear quarter window that was in the "Duesenberg Room" at the old Imperial Palace Museum around 1995 or so. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, 8E45E said: I also like the looks of that. I seem to remember an all-black Duesenberg with a similar almost square roll-down rear quarter window that was in the "Duesenberg Room" at the old Imperial Palace Museum around 1995 or so. Craig If you look at the factory photo and the the side shot, I think what needs to happen from a cosmetic perspective is: 1. Fenders and wheels are the dark dark brown currently on the molding. 2. Snap rings are chromed 3. Tires are black. Voila! Much better looking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 14 hours ago, alsancle said: Do you have it running yet Steve? How about an update on the J-8-90? I haven't touched the 1927 Victoria coupe pictured above but I have been working a lot on the J limousine. As you may know, the engine was seized when I got it. I spent about 8 months pouring stuff into the cylinders and trying to turn the crank shaft using a strap wrench on the fan pulley and a 4 foot piece of pipe. I used to try to turn it almost every day. Finally, after 8 months it moved about a quarter of an inch. Each day it would move a little more. After two months, I turned it a full revolution. All of the accessories and radiator were off the car when I got it. I put the starter back on, hooked up a battery, changed the oil, and turned it over continuously with the starter for about half an hour. I put the rest of the accessories back on, put the carburetor and ignition stuff back on, poured some gas into the intake manifold. It started and ran for a few seconds. I did this several times. I went to hook up the gas tank and fuel pump and found that there were holes in the gas tank. I removed it and sent it out to be repaired. I sent the sending unit to your friend Mike to fix the broken sending unit. The gas tank is back and I am waiting for the sending unit. I expect to have it running and drivable in the next few months. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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