Gongrats Mr. Earl

[Mark Simmons]

I received my Buick Bugle in the mail a few days ago now an excellent publication all round per usual. I would draw your attention to the "Barn Find" article by our own Lamar Brown (aka Mr. Earl). An excellent story with great pictures. The outcome of the quick turnaround on the cars was amazing. The crown jewel of course being the pre-war sedan which I know will be well taken care of by one of, if not the newest member of the pre-war forum under the Buick heading. So now we can add to his already impressive resume the title "pre-war correspondent". KUDOS to you Lamar for saving these fine Buicks, finding them good homes and writing a great article about the whole adventure. Oh and thank you to your understanding missus as well.

[MrEarl]

Thank you so much for those kind words Mark (and to the twelve folks who "liked" what he had to say ) This was truly one of the greatest events of my life. It all happened so quickly. I am glad that I wrote the article as it will serve for many years as a reminder of  a time I don't ever want to forget.  I really enjoyed writing the story and working with Cindy in laying out the text and pictures. It was not easy compressing into 5 pages all that happened between that first email from Bruce Kile and the last car leaving Buick Gardens. I had taken so many great pictures and I had so much I wanted to tell about. Cindy is so easy and fun to work with and knows what the readers want to see. I also want to thank Pete for giving me that many pages to tell the story.

But the real heroes of this story are Ed Gilmer (the original owner of all the Buicks) and his son Tom. Ed had to be one hell of a Buickman in his day and truly loved his Buicks. And  Tom has to be one of the most generous persons I have ever known and I tried to pass on that generosity to those who I sold the cars to. His right hand man Ray was also just a fine southern gentleman and a great help in having some of the staff of Tugalo Gas help in prepping the cars for loading and such.

Regarding the "crown jewel pre-war sedan", regrettably Miss Tugalo Gas has taken her place in line behind a couple of '54s that are awaiting repairs/reassembly but fear not, she does not get lonesome. I and sometimes Rita and I just go and sit in her and marvel at that long beautiful hood up front and that back seat that you could practically dance in and wonder about the times and people she has known. I am gathering a few parts for when I do get around to her though, in fact Bruce already found me a battery bracket at the swap meet at the Nationals. I am really liking this guy Bruce these days. 

And yes Mark, I am so thankful to have such a trusting and understanding wife as my sweet Reet, they don't come any better ( or any prettier).

Again thanks for the KUDOS Mark, I sincerely appreciate it.

[Thriller]

Once you get that car on the road, perhaps it is the '54s that will get jealous of all the time you spend with it. 

 

Suzanne's favourite is our 1941 for the smooth, quiet ride and nice Buick touches. 

 

[Joseph P. Indusi]

Lamar:

Thanks for saving those Barn-Find Buicks and for taking the time to prepare that great article in the Bugle.  I admire people who step up to the plate and do what is right. 

Joe, BCA 33493

Edited July 13, 2017 by Joseph P. Indusi (see edit history)

[MrEarl]

On July 11, 2017 at 9:06 AM, Thriller said:

Once you get that car on the road, perhaps it is the '54s that will get jealous of all the time you spend with it. 

 

Suzanne's favourite is our 1941 for the smooth, quiet ride and nice Buick touches. 

 

 

Rita really likes the '38 and was quick to point to a lot of the 30's styling cues especially the curvy and "feminine" look of the front most part of the front fenders. I concurred...

But to say I'll be spending so much time with the '38 the '54s will get jealous ... might be a bit of a stretch. 

[MrEarl]

2 hours ago, Joseph P. Indusi said:

Lamar:

Thanks for saving those Barn-Find Buicks and for taking the time to prepare that great article in the Bugle.  I admire people who step up to the plate and do what is right. 

Joe, BCA 33493

 

Thank you Joe, I really appreciate that. But lets not forget the selfless nature of Bruce Kile who turned me on to the cars and the generosity of the owner of the cars to sell them at a very reasonable price or else none of it would have ever happened. Rita says it was just karma paying me back for helping others but I don't know about that. I do know that I tried to pass it on whatever it was. 

[smithbrother]

Got to love that FITTY FO guy, 

 

I still moan when I think back to our selling our 54 Century HT.  

 

Dale in Indy

Edited July 13, 2017 by smithbrother (see edit history)