John_Mereness Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 13 hours ago, alsancle said: They were giving these away at Arizona this year. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az20/arizona/lots/r0098-1931-rolls-royce-phantom-i-marlborough-town-car-landaulet-by-brewster/839186 12 hours ago, edinmass said: Wow........I missed that number...........free is correct..........you should have bought it. Nice car too, needs correct taillights (probably substituted when someone added on the passenger's side lamp), exhaust pipes wrapped, vacuum tank chromed, and a bunch of detailing; and should have gone higher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md murray Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Another thread on here motivated me to dig through my desk a little! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 A better look at these White touring cars: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 "Do these wheels make my car look big?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 23 hours ago, Lebowski said: I prefer this one over a Futureliner. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Body Production Line in 1928 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojh Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 3 hours ago, twin6 said: "Do these wheels make my car look big?" Don't tell me he parked in a big puddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 3 hours ago, twin6 said: "Do these wheels make my car look big?" A common issue with tires that became unavailable for otherwise perfectly usable cars (the only problem is when someone over the past 60 years did not collect the needed parts to convert back and you buy something with the problem today). Some people have said that solutions are easier today than they ever have been, but a problem you really do not want nevertheless (and certainly effects the price). the other fun one is you have the wheels and the rims, bu do not have tires and need to move the thing out of a barn or... - not so easy of a ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, ojh said: The puddle casts a neat reflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 3:13 PM, Lebowski said: For anyone unfamiliar with this rig,it was restored by and belongs to Ken Hindley,of Union,Ontario.It was originally built for William Gray of Chatham (of Gray-Dort fame). Before attempting to restore it,Ken had to remove the barn that had collapsed on top of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, twin6 said: Rather rare artillery metal wheels - also unusual lighter colored top and pinstriping (as well as whitewalls) - I would say this one was could be headed for Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 52 minutes ago, md murray said: Speedwell ? They supposedly used some sort of rotary tubing within tubing design for valves = LOW SURVIVAL RATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md murray Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 36 minutes ago, John_Mereness said: Speedwell ? They supposedly used some sort of rotary tubing within tubing design for valves = LOW SURVIVAL RATE Yep- I've always wanted to see one in person, Dick Shappy sold one a few years back but I've only seen pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, John_Mereness said: Rather rare artillery metal wheels - also unusual lighter colored top and pinstriping (as well as whitewalls) - I would say this one was could be headed for Los Angeles. The wheels were made by a company in Pa. near Philadelphia I believe. Have a brochure or catalog on the company and its products - think I did a article on them for the CCCA or RROC on that wheel company about 20 years ago. I no longer belong to either club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Was the company Smith? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 A better look at those Speedwells. The expressions on the faces of the drivers is priceless, driving in the winter without a windshield or source of heat was only for the ruggedly hearty. On the other hand, the other fellow seemed to be enjoying the chance to burn up the roads with his Speedwell, to see if its aptly named. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 7/5/2020 at 8:21 PM, V16 said: ACD meet 1956 These are cool photos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 I do believe that the wheel company was indeed Smith, I will try to find the time to locate the brochure /catalog issued by them that I did the story on. It was in the RROC publication "The Flying Lady" They also I recall fitted these wheels to Pierce Arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) 1929 Rochet-Schneider transformable coupe limousine 6 cylinder car. Note the overhang at the rear with the trunk and the two spare tires. Just imagine the weight of the two tires and wheels alone. Edited August 5, 2020 by Walt G mispelled word (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozer Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 The Chauffeurs favorite wheel stand car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 1928 Ceirano chassis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Duesenberg - Rubay body 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Renault 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twin6 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Early 20's custom Packard owned by Jesse Lasky in California. Wish I knew more. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 53 minutes ago, twin6 said: Early 20's custom Packard owned by Jesse Lasky in California. Wish I knew more. Reminds me of their Indianapolis Racing Cars - the most famous loosing cars in history (I am not sure they ever won a thing with them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Maybe they did have one of the race cars in mind when building that car! Here's DePalma in "299" at Sheepshead Bay, 1919. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LI_BENTLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) On 8/4/2020 at 5:36 PM, ojh said: For the light colored White, Note the horn an electric/bulb horn. This is a 1912 or 1913 car. Edited August 6, 2020 by LI_BENTLEY Add info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LI_BENTLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 10:51 AM, John_Mereness said: Speedwell ? They supposedly used some sort of rotary tubing within tubing design for valves = LOW SURVIVAL RATE Top car is a 1911 or 1912 bottom is 1910 or earlier both 50 hp 4 cylinder 1913 they tried a rotary valve 6 did not work in real world went back to a poppet valve setup. Not a tubing in tubing, a solid shaft with slots machined in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 22 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Reminds me of their Indianapolis Racing Cars - the most famous loosing cars in history (I am not sure they ever won a thing with them) 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 2:07 PM, John_Mereness said: Renault This is the 40 or 45HP Reinastella - other models of lesser engine capacity and shorter wheelbase were Monastella, Vivastella , Nervastella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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