Steve Moskowitz Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 <span style="font-weight: bold">General Motors will be supplying a 1903 Curved Dash Olds, 1909 Oakland, 1918 V-8 "Chummy" Chevrolet, and the first Pontiac ever, serial #1 1926 Pontiac Coupe that will be on display at our Annual Meeting in Phillly. These cars have been seen by very few in the world and should be a great treat for our annual meeting! Annual Meeting Chairman, Mike Jones, promises us a great time so don't forget to "come on down".</span> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Steve,Sounds like a great lineup of vehicles for display. Looking forward to seeing them.Ok.. this is probably dumb question time...."Chummy"?? I never heard that one before. Was it an actual nickname the car acquired or a creation of your own? If the former, any idea why it was called that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 "Chummy...Informal and now obsolete term, it seems, used infrequently both in North America and Britain to describe the cramped interior of an Ocassional four-seater body, best represented by certain pre World War II cars" This particular car has commonly been known as a "Chummy"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 The Prueitt's will be debuting a clients 1929 Alfa Romeo also. They are in the process of just finishing it up from a 2 year restoration. I believe it is one of three made, has racing history and is the lone survivor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Steve is the Chummy the same as a Cloverleaf body? The Cloverleaf was a three seater, when viewed from above the interior had the shape of a 3 leaf clover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 No, the Cloverleaf is another style. Lennart Haajanen wrote a book entitled "Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles" which I refer to from time to time. It is hard at my advanced age to keep everything straight. I have seen two of the cars coming to Philly and only have been told that the Chevy is a "Chummy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aacalifeer Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 The Chummy Roadster is a true rare V8 ! The V8's were available in two body styles: the Chummy Roadster and the Touring Car. The Chummy Roadster is a two door 4 seat open car. Access to the rear compartment is thru the center of the "bucket" seats in the front. There are probably less than 12 known to exist of this body style. I have seen 3 of these over the years. I wish I could attend the meeting to see these automobiles. I've attended one Annual meeting and it was a great time. Here is a web site that shows a 1918 Brochure of the Chevrolet V8...http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/Chev/1918/ Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I believe that body style is also known by the moniker "Cloverleaf" by some other companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I know that the Annual Meeting is long over but I just came across this article on the web that discusses the GM Heritage Collection and the AACA.A Google search shows that the story was repeated quite a few times in various forms over the Internet. A good plug for the AACA. Thought some might like to read it. The original URL where I found the story is:http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/02/10/210240.html------------------------------------------------------------------------------General Motors Heritage Collection Joins Elite GroupDetroit, MI - February 10, 2006: Detroit When the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) chose General Motors to receive the prestigious AACA Plaque, it put the world?s largest auto company into some very exclusive company - - namely the great automotive collections such as those of the Smithsonian, Harrah?s and the Blackhawk Collection.Steven Moskowitz, Executive Director of the AACA noted that their National Awards Committee unanimously voted to honor the contributions General Motors has made to the sport ?not only in terms of the preservation of great automobiles but also for their unselfish sharing of those remarkable cars at exhibits and shows from coast to coast?.The presentation of the Plaque is an important part in the AACA?s National Convention held February 10-11 in Philadelphia , Penn.?It is an honor for the GM Heritage Collection to receive the AACA Plaque? said GM?s Tom Conwell, Director, Auto Shows and Operations, ?We are proud of the vehicles in the Collection and even prouder of the remarkable accomplishments they represent. Being able to share them with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic audience through the AACA, its chapters and affiliated clubs lets more people appreciate our great heritage?.The AACA, with over 60,000 members, is the world?s largest special interest automobile club with members in all 50 states and over 50 countries around the world. It is dedicated to furthering interest in and preservation of antique automobiles through education, the establishment of standards for judging, and active participation in shows, meets and tours.The General Motors Collection of vehicles includes more than 700 cars and trucks in America alone? hundreds more worldwide. When not appearing in exhibits and shows around the world, about 200 of the vehicles can be found on display at the GM Heritage Center located in Sterling Heights , Mich. The Heritage Center is a private facility, not open to the public. Its purpose is to provide an environment for business meetings and special events that will allow attendees to experience the inspirational milestones of the Heritage Collection that serve as the inspiration to propel GM into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 the "sport" !!!???? The communications specialist was suppose to let me read the press release prior to sending it out. Needless to say he did not. I am also disappointed that they did not give any credit to Dick Balsley who deserves tremedous credit for what he has done with the collection. On the plus side, our hobby and AACA did get some positive press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Steve, I do consider it a "sport". I feel "sporting" each time I drive one of my antique cars on the highways of Virginia. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> "Sporting"! It's a happy thing! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Congradulations to GM, and thanks to any publicity we can get.Share the spirit! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />WaynePS Just can't spell that "Congrad" thing right! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 So, if it IS a "sport", then there should be Professional and amatuer classes, and even professional teams.Does this mean car collecting could be more than just a hobby?Could it be considered a "profession"?What a DREAM JOB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Hey Randy, How about the "Pro" Classes in meets, for example, being the judged classes, and the "Amateur" Classes being the DPR (Driver)classes? And, I feel real "Sporty" dressed up all weekend at Philly. So did, Mike, my son. The Youth Program Director told him Friday to not wear that suit jacket Saturday as they would be using paints on a project. Mike says, "What? Not me, I love wearing a suit!" (I don't think he said he looked sporty, but you be the judge!) <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Please notice the Youth Chips and the large Dfer Button(Thanks again David Devine). Cool, Huh? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 ...and Sue and I are always feeling very sporty in our MG rounding country road corners at speed - and the police officer who stopped us was also a very good sport. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Terry, How "sporting" was the police officer? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Actually, he just wanted to check out the car. Had never seen anything like it before (MGBGT). He even asked "who made it?" When we told him MG, he just said, uh...ok.We have such fun!Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Terry, I saw my first one in '68- California. I guess that's what it was... a fastback type MG? This Company Captain owned it. Seems like yesterday! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cullen Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 There was also a MGC version of the GT, What a rocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill pritchett Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Also a few of them had V-8s put in them at the factory, especially in England. I was on an MG tour (I have a TF) a couple of years ago and one was on it. They were a very small V-8, a Rover motor if I remember correctly. Also, a few American V-8 were put in them.The MGCs had a 6 but the suspension was not beefed up and caused a lot of problems so they were not sold very long. I have been told that when the suspension was improved, they were quite a joy to drive as long as it was in daylight and the Lucas Prince of Darkness could not get a hold of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I believe that V-8 engine was based on the early 60's aluminium block small displacement engine that Buick developed, then dropped after a couple of years of production. Rover bought the patterns, and cranked them out for years (with two S-U carbs where a Rochester ought to be!). A limited number of MGB's were factory produced with this engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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