August 2015 The Brass Lamp

Classics at the Salons By Gerald Perschbacher (LL.D.) all rights reserved

Actor James Cagney enjoyed his massive Dietrich for 1931

"How will they know what instead of being moguls of in- the Salon, which -- in those con- to buy unless they come?" dustry who had leveraged the servative year -- goes far in say- That could have been a ownerships of corporations. ing it was the golden age of de- motto for the Motor Sa- By its own admission, a Sa- sign and that the Salon was at lons of old held in fashionable lon "presents annually to a dis- the heart of it. New York, Chicago, San Fran- criminating and distinguished Custom body builders of fine cisco, and Los Angeles. These clientele, all that is really meri- automobiles would have been annual events were popular in torious in high-grade motor pressed hard to survive well the late 1920s and into the , custom coachwork, and without the Salon. And, truth be 1930s. Meant to be high-class the various accessories thereof, told, there were sophisticated shows, a Salon usually attract- admirably staged in a beautiful showings of cars in other venues ed people by invitation only and appropriate setting, and on fashioned after the major Sa- and were bright spots in a dis- a scale commensurate with the lons. Cases in point: Packard, mal economy wherein some importance and character of Lincoln, and Cadillac dealers, millionaires were soon selling the products exhibited." hungry for high-dollar business, apples and counting pennies But the event was much set aside fancy areas of their more. In fact, it proved to be a large dealerships/distributorships pool for study in automotive to showcase the best of their design, a test for what was picks for local patrons. Pierce- strong in appearance among Arrow in Buffalo, New York, was the buying public, and a crea- prone to this tendency, too. tive klatch which foresaw trends on the horizon. In some cases, Continued on Page 6 >>> new trends were launched at

The President’s Column Martin L. Hassel (314) 232-5934 We are all “Seekers”…. President By Larry Hassel

Peter Bitzer (636) 256-7511 I think of all of the reasons why I to a 900+ mile road trip adventure 1st Vice President/Programs joined The Horseless to bring it to St. Louis. However, Sharon Mercer Club way back in the early1980s. today, I received the following letter (636) 928-8672 I sought excitement and adven- and found it fascinating. Perhaps 2nd Vice President/Membership ture beyond the TV set, and it one of you may be able to solve was the “throwing of the gauntlet” the mystery for the gentlemen writ- that put me over the edge per- Louis Allen ing to me? (314) 741-4158 haps. The “gauntlet”…well, that Treasurer pertained to my lack of “Hello, knowledge of cars and a com- I am searching for a 1956 Packard Joe Yochim ment made by a certain female to (636) 947-1157 Executive I sold about 30 years ago, that effect regarding my potential and thought you may be able to point Recording Secretary incompetence that would hinder me in the right direction. I sold the car Dr. Gerald Perschbacher my success in the rebuilding of early in my marriage, when money was (314) 849-5249 on a certain yellow Mer- short and my time was needed for oth- Corresponding Secretary cury Capri that probably long ago er things. I am not interested in buying went to that great junkyard in the it back, but rather I am just curious as Directors sky (where it belonged!!!). Before to what happened to it since I last saw Ted Hamburg(2015) you fall off your chair with laugh- it on the back of a flatbed. Ted Baker(2015) ter, just think about what this club Bill Albertin(2016) Al Mercer(2016) has to offer. I’ve met some inter- I did not keep any records of the sale, John Clark (2017) esting and colorful folks to say or even of the car itself. The only Ron Nelson(2017) the least. I believe I may have things I remember is that I sold it to a become one of them over the gentleman for $500. I believe he lived Ron Nelson years. We seek mystery and in Arnold or Fenton. The car was two- 9826 Affton View Ct. adventure, pursuit of temporary tone blue. The base color on the body St. Louis, MO 63123 was sky blue, the top and side stripe (314) 638-7131 sanity, the possibility of a barn Brass Lamp Editor find, or locating something that were dark blue. It had only 29,000 one long thought was lost in the miles on it. The Packard belonged to Don Hoelscher annals of time. Sometimes it is my grandfather, who bought it from an older lady whose husband had died (I (636) 939-9667 about the pursuit of a new treas- Webmaster remember going to the car lot with my ure or learning about some inter- grandfather and father, when the lady esting factoid that might or might pulled in with the car...my grandfather not be automotive related…such was looking at a Simca at the as the story of the lost 1956 Pinin time). My grandfather gave the car to Farina designed Chrysler Norse- my father in the late 60's. man Concept Car that went down with the Italian ocean liner, An- My father rarely drove it, but I do re- drea Doria. member driving it to Lake of the Ozarks once. I was sitting in the back All of us fondly remember certain seat with my sister. On a flat piece of www.hccmo.com cars of our youth and wonder Hwy 7 or 5, just south of the lake, my what happened to them. This (314) 991-HONK dad decided to open it up and see if it last month has been fascinating would go 100mph. It did, I watched the for me. I’ve avidly been following hit the mark. I don't the fine work that Bradley Potts is know if I was excited, probably more Celebrating 71 Years doing on the 1901 Curved Dash terrified than anything. Olds, but perhaps a bit more ex- In citing for me, I bought another St. Louis! “collector car,” and that is leading

2 Shortly after that the Packard devel- I’m sure that any leads would be “It had approximately 11,500 oped transmission issues, so it sat appreciated. Feel welcome to on our back lawn in South St. Louis miles on it and the owner reli- for years. It was a source of great share any information with me, giously changed fluids and amusement for my neighborhood and I’ll get back to the individu- drove the car gently. It was a bit pals however. It had some sort of al. more than I wanted to spend… automatic leveling system. We and it was Torch Red (we com- knew enough to dig a battery out of As to my “find”…I was rambling monly refer to that color as one of the good cars, and hook it up around in “Hemmings Online.” I “Arrest Me Red”) with what to the Packard. About 800 kids was reminiscing about the cars I Chevy describes as a Light Oak would pile on the back and had sold and missed the shear Leather interior. The car had wait. After a minute or less the car adrenaline rush and rumble of would lurch upward. We would all every conceivable option, in- jump off, and it would spring even the C-4 Corvette I had for a cou- cluding the glass top, ride con- higher. A small switch under the ple of years. I decided to do a trol, head-up display and a very dash could be switched off, and the search on “Corvettes.” I always nice Bose factory audio system car would remain in a 'raked" posi- had a certain hesitancy about with CD Changer. tion. Eventually my father gave the the digital display, having owned Packard to me, and I put it in my dirt an Audi that was prone to cata- I once had vowed I would never floor shed...the front end stuck out a strophic display failure. I found couple feet and I couldn't close the own a RED or Yellow Corvette a very nice C-4 in Sebring Sil- because of the “euphemisms” door. As you're probably thinking, ver…a 1996 that had low miles even though this car hardly was driv- attached to “old” men owning en, sitting on dirt exposed to the in Terre Haute, Indiana. Just for such cars. I am old and I can elements (and the kids riding the curiosity, I contacted the gentle- justify that! There is no getting ) took its toll. I decided to try to man and learned that someone around that…you find little sub- save it by selling it to someone who was coming to look at it in a day tleties like…”can we help you had the resources it needed. and it was probably sold. He out with your grocery cart?” rein- was kind enough to email me forcing that concept. You just I had it appraised. I remember the that day to apologize that I gentleman that appraised it had a know it even though you don’t missed out. feel it on the inside. I’ve already long last name, so I’m thinking it was probably Mr. Perschbacher. I even had one note from my cousin “Stuff” sometimes happens for a wondering if I’m buying silk had a man visit from California. He reason…the “kid in the candy shirts and gold chains to acces- was traveling on business, and store kind of stuff!” I was sorize myself when I drive the made a detour my way. He said he “eyeing” another car…an ex- Corvette ! only purchased restored vehicles, quisite year 2000 C-5 Corvette but the 29,000 miles captured his that was absolutely pristine and Continued>>> attention. He decided not to buy it described as such with very de- because the condition was a bit tailed photos further bolstering rougher than he liked. In the end I the image. sold it to save it. The man that bought it drove it by my house once in the 80’s. I was working in Peoria Illinois at the time, and unfortunately missed it. The man told my wife he had spent $15,000 to that point, a large portion of that for a paint job. He said the restoration was not complete.

That’s the end of my story so far. I apologize for the long email, I got a little carried away. Like I said earli- er, I don’t want to buy it, I’m just wondering what happened to it in the last 30 years. Maybe you saw it at a show or swap-meet somewhere.

Thanks for your time,”

3 See…the stereotypes begin…I’m not your father’s little “Volvo driv- ing Quiche Eater.” Sorry Volvo drivers…the billboard in Detroit says they don’t write songs about Volvos, and they’re right.

Well, the Corvette is located in Tracy’s Landing (Annapolis), Maryland. I know the area somewhat, having spent some time working in D.C. I contacted the owner and a flurry of phone By the time you read this, the car show from my youth…”Route calls and emails with Allan Burt will be in its new home, after a 66” where two young men ensued. In the end, in a burst of 900+ mile road trip. One can’t traverse the United States in a cognitive dissonance, I declined help but look forward to the ad- Chevrolet Corvette…sort of to buy the car and then Mr. Burt venture and meeting the “past” the spontaneous prose of Jack came back with a much lower Kerouac in “On the Road” owner. New tires await arrival price, which I hadn’t anticipated. where each turn in the road on 09 August and then the car That was the game changer…I becomes an adventure. I will goes over to Sport Chevrolet in was like a “catfish on a fishing take pictures along the way… Silver Springs, MD to get line…took the bait and now it’s this may become a coffee ta- checked out for the journey into the frying pan.” Some folks ble anthology tribute to all of home. They claim they have the those legends of my youth… in this club may refer to my ac- best Corvette tech on the East- yea…about that shopping cart quisition as a “late model used ern Seaboard. The two day ad- you want to help me with… car” but I prefer to refer to it a venture begins…across Virginia, park it in the handicapped future collectible. You’ve heard into West Virginia, Kentucky with zone!!! me speculate on what those col- an overnight stop in horse coun- th lectible cars might be as we See you on August 16 at the try…Lexington…onward across gaze into the crystal ball of the HCCM Picnic in Paul Schroed- the bottom tip of Indiana and into future. Well, this is one of er Park in Manchester…fun Illinois and then home. This will them…maybe…certainly I’m be like reliving a favorite TV times and great BBQ await. convinced! -Larry

ar history came up in a court case in recent years and was a determining factor in the judge’s ruling. Some old-car pictures have special use far be- C yond their initial intention. When a property owner brought action against the use of vehicular traffic along his beachfront area in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, it gave pause to the community. The land owner had more than one parcel of developed land and was worried about potential traffic accidents. He felt the motor transportation infringed on his private-property rights. In defense of the access use of the beach, the court saw photographs of pre-1930 cars along the same beach. The judge “upheld the public’s right to drive there, finding that evidence was overwhelming and virtually undisputed that beach driving dates as far back as the early 1900s and has continued for decades,” reported Exhaust Valve, Fireball Chapter, Buick Club of America, 4947 Fairhill Dr. SE, Buffalo, MN 55313-4712 (Jim Jaeger, edi- tor). In fact, court exhibits showed horse-drawn buggies along the beach in the 1890s. What set off the property owner was when he was told to pay $5 when he decided to set up chairs and a beach umbrella on what he contended was his stretch of beach. A law officer said that was the cost for anyone wanting to park their car on the beach. The owner didn’t think he had to pay to park on his own property!

4 EXCEEDING SPECS This story was submitted by Melba Nolan. “This is a true story that hap- pened to my father, Forrest O’Keane. He nearly died from the injuries. A broken piece of the transmission hit a large artery in his arm and he nearly bled to death. It is just a reminder by him for everyone to be careful when trying to make old cars run faster than they were designed to go.”

A couple of years ago I ac- by moving the link- quired a Roof 8-valve cylinder age by hand, after starting the head, which I completely re- engine, shutting it off, and built with new 366 truck valves starting it again. But the fabri- and new rocker arms, which cated linkage was completely were for a 1952 Ford 6-cylinder wrong, and it went over cen- truck. They were 1.5 to 1 and ter and would not return to were modified to 1.3 to 1. I also idle. The engine went wide put in new push rods from a 216 open, reaching very high Chevrolet and new valve RPMs immediately. However, guides. The rocker arm risers with the Roof head in excel- were made from billet alumi- lent condition, along with oth- num stock. I did not have the er components, it ran flaw- proper Roof valve cover but the lessly. Frontenac fits perfectly. The exhaust manifold was the origi- The magneto ground was on was building to put the Roof nal which hooks up to the stock the other side of the engine, head on, was not to have the Model T exhaust pipe. The in- so I turned off the electric fuel magnets on the flywheel. I have take manifold was made by a pump, but the lines and car- taken several flywheel assem- friend, Elvin Townsend of buretor bowl were still full of blies apart and have found bro- Quincy, Illinois. I mated this gas, so it continued to run un- ken magnets or brass screws in with a Bosch DU4 mag, with til it would run out of gas. But them. I guess we should cover side drive along with a Winfield one of the magnets must have the transmission cover with Model S updraft carburetor. broken through the center something heavy when running and came off of the flywheel. them at higher speeds. After the Roof head was re- It went through the transmis- stored, I did not have the short sion cover also destroying the After getting to the house for block rebuilt for the head and rest of the magnets. help, an ambulance ride, a heli- was anxious to see how it would copter ride, several days in the perform. I had a good running Shrapnel went everywhere, hospital with several stitches, I engine in a 1914 delivery wag- hitting me all over my body. am back home now ready to on, so I decided to put the head Shrapnel came from the trans- put everything back together on that engine to see how it was mission cover. Pieces of mag- again. going to run. After installing the nets were everywhere. The conversion I needed to fabri- copper windings on the field Anyone building a touring en- cate the throttle linkage, it took coils were unwound, ground gine that is going to run 35-45 some planning to make the up, thrown out and some hit miles per hour on its own mag- throttle linkage work. I installed me. There were holes in the neto should pay strict attention an electric fuel pump that was roof of the delivery wagon to the condition of the magnets, pressure regulated to deliver and even in the roof of the brass screws, and the rest of proper fuel to the carburetor. building. I suspect that the the components for any signs of engine, which was a 1921, stress cracks, or anything that When I was ready to start the may have had a cracked or can be detected. We are run- engine (all systems ready to broken magnet, but it was ning our Model Ts faster with go) it started immediately. At running off the DU4. I had the higher RPMs than Henry ever idle speed it seemed to run floor boards out which left a made them to run. So we should perfectly. I had been running direct opening for the metal use great care in rebuilding our the engine at slower speeds to fly through. The lower unit I T engines.

5 <<< from front page rise to importance. Soon his name was connected with LeB- Such high-end dealer points aron and other classic custom often carted out albums of pho- body builders with whom he tos compiled by custom-body rubbed shoulders and shared makers, identified by number artistic ideals. and type. In this way, the Salon Dietrich, Inc., was based in concept lived beyond the actual Detroit, a natural location for time of the event. Those pic- an active stylist favored by the tures were regular representa- likes of Lincoln and Pack- tives of actual cars that appeared ard. The firm was saluted as a at a Salon. pioneer in From the start, exhibitors at a offerings. To do it right was a Salon were not interested in challenge since open sedans Cagney’s Auburn 1250 Salon Cabriolet large sales numbers. Ultra- occasionally lacked structural wealthy buyers and rising movie support due to their long Mr. Dietrich went on to ex- stars liked it that way. An official stretch to accommodate the press his stylistic ideals in Pack- reported in print, "To understand pair of rear doors. Two ards cataloged as Dietrichs in the usefulness of the Salon in Duesenberg chassis were en- the waning years of the 1930s. developing automobile sales, it trusted to him in 1930 and re- They had some of his touches, is necessary to understand that sults involved advances in ri- to be sure, but were not full- its prosperity from the business gidity. This was a blessing fledged Dietrichs as much as viewpoint is not dependent up- since too many cars -- even products from earlier years. on a large number of sales, as customs -- had excess twists Generally, though, Salons the industry ordinarily looks at and shimmies when hitting allowed small custom-body volume, but rather upon the de- holes on the road. In some companies to springboard to velopment of a list of thoroughly cases, the adversity became so fame and, in the process, garner satisfied customers. Nor is the pronounced to the point of car modest business. But by the sale of cars on the floor the only doors swinging open. That very nature of custom building, thing. Specifications and orders invited danger. no company expected to pro- for other cars grow from com- Grover Parvis had taken duce much higher than 5, 10, a parisons of various features of note of Dietrich's work in the dozen, or perhaps a slightly the cars on display." Some of mid 1920s. Parvis was the New higher number of the same de- the custom body shops were York whip and creative entre- sign and usually these all had occupied for months with special preneur for classic custom noticeable differences that make orders to mimic or alter designs Packards. For several weeks he them cherished classic remnant that appeared at a Salon. toured the nation in hopes of survivors of those glory days. Raymond Dietrich had an snagging orders from large When the old car hobby was illustrious career in automobile regional Packard operations. being birthed in the 1930s, it design. His creative genius He used three customs as his wasn't long before the classic graced the chassis of ultra- selling points and returned Up customs of the 1920s and 1930s desirable motorized carriag- East with 150 orders. Packard were tucked away by collectors es. His long life enhanced his moguls heard of it and upped who saved them from future marvelous interfacing with hob- the order by another 175. All metal drives for defense purpos- byists which, in turn, increased were to be Dietrichs! This es. Their values were minimal the appreciation for his prod- type of ordering had seldom and their efficient uses of gaso- ucts. been seen by any car maker up line plus oil were negligible. Ray had humble begin- to that time. Even so, these cars emitted an nings. His father was an uphol- Regardless, Dietrich efforts enviable aura of an outstanding sterer and nurtured his son's carried its own ups and down rise in automotive aware- love for drawing. He entered the and early on was not highly ness. By the 1950s they had work world as an engraver. By profitable. As was common in gained status as worthwhile cars 1913 he became a delineator for the business of custom bodied to be exhibited alongside the Brewster & Company in New cars, there was a time an early ancient one and two cylinder York City. There he gained Dietrich enterprise was merged cars of the earliest days of mo- firsthand appreciation of wood into the Murray Body Corpora- toring. construction and body de- tion. Then more doors The Salon cars provide their sign. He added an education in opened, as with the example lasting importance and today mechanical work, then held a job cited involving Packard. reflect their respectable worth. for Chevrolet as he began his

6 North County Veterans Home

Mini-Show July 12

It was a hot Sunday July 12, but we had 12 people and eight cars to show at the Veterans North County retirement home. Classic Car, Packard and the Horseless Carriage Clubs contributed cars and drivers: Elliot and Doris Cytron (Packard); Wendell Smith (1928 Rolls Royce); Wayne No- lan (1923 Moon); Allan Franz (1976 Cadillac El Dorado); Ted Baker (1977 Pontiac Grand Prix). The veterans appreciated the cars and the drivers appreciated the lunch, which was on the house. —Bill Albertin (1967 Chevy)

7 Phil Katz and His ‘Perfect Hudson’ By Gerald Perschbacher

When word reached us about the Phil Katz cherished his passing of 83-year-old Phil Katz, 1939 Hudson in outstanding the simple reminder of the name unrestored condition. Here evoked memories of fond HCCM it is in 2001 at a special events. HCCM exhibit.

Phil had an immaculate 1939 Hud- son Model 112 sedan. It was the low-end model, not fancy, and plain in its black paint. But it was extremely low in mileage and was immaculate inside and out. You probably guessed it by now: the car was unrestored. That is, except for a little perfect re-paint on the Photo by Dr. Gerald Perschbacher fenders, which often were the first thing to be scraped in those days of round, bulging fenders that typi- Hudson. It was a matter of love It took some time before I real- cally held down the corners of any for the car even more than for ized that Phil’s disdain for water American car. the hobby. on his days off may have been driven by his regular line of Phil loved to collect something that I say that since Phil pretty well work: Plumbing. tempts hardcore car hobbyists. He stuck to his Hudson. The rest of liked trophies. He sized up the a show was almost a “frame Phil’s mind began to wander competition at shows and watched around the picture” and Phil’s some years ago. It was more like a hawk. Yes sir, he usually Hudson WAS the picture (in his than a person might normally won. If a People’s Choice was be- mind, of course; and even so, no “wander” in a daydream or a ing selected, Phil knew how to one could fault him for it). Phil high hope. It caused him to “wine and dine” onlookers with was nice generally, although a wander from our club and our delicious words of awe and the hot day raised his tempera- shows. This was a sad moment sweet aroma of respect for the ture. Mainly, it was because he since the Hudson was losing its phenomenal condition of the would need to cover the original greatest champion. But Phil’s car. Thus, he deepened their ap- front seat to avoid perspiring drift seemed basically painless preciation for old cars in general against it. Blazing sunlight on a, for him and was more of a soul- and his car in particular! extremely hot day wasn’t good pricking drift for those for original black paint, Phil rea- close. We imagine that prick Chances were good he could take soned, That’s how particular he became a jab to the hearts of first in class but if not that, then a was. loved ones, then a cut, and fi- second or third beckoned his fu- nally ended with depar- ture. Rarely did he depart trophy- We never would expect to see ture. Many a good man has less. That type of competition the Hudson and Phil unless the faded in like manner. among other car hobbyist made weather was perfect. He simply shows better. That’s because oth- would not inflict anything else The car exists…somewhere…but ers in his class upgraded their cars, on his Old Favorite. So lingering without the care Phil gave detailed them nicer than before in memories of Phil are nearly it. Still, we hope Phil’s care as hopes of outclassing that quaint, 100% blue-sky days. Well, a few longtime owner saved the car unassuming Hudson. times there was slight cloud cov- for future days and, perhaps, er. At those times Phil kept keen many more shows. In a peculiar Phil attended more Easter Con- watch. respect, a lot of Phil may forev- cours shows, special HCCM dis- er have been engrained with plays, and other car events than At the first sign of two clouds the car. most people could imagine. He set bumping together, Phil was in- up a special sign or two, pulled out clined to depart. I wonder if he Look in your mirror We are his folding chair, and joyfully told ever washed the Hudson—or caretakers of old cars. Phil anyone and everyone about the simply dusted it? proved it. And it is good that we all are reminded of it. 8 Jack Mulligan Cars for Sale These cars are being Sold "as is". To arrange to see the cars contact Jack's Daughter Barbara Jenkins 636-443-5187

1915 - 3 Dr. Touring VIN 745906 3 Speed Manual Transmission. Recent Restora- Red w/Black Fenders, Black Interior. Purchased tion but the car hasn't run in several years. This 9/24/85. 4 cyl. Has Wire Wheel Knock Off's, is a very Rare Car, only 435 were made. - asking Rocky Mountain Brakes, Front Accessory $100,000 O.B.O. Springs, Ruckstell Axle, Locking & new (several years ago) Gas Tank. 244,181 pro- 1956 Ford Thunderbird - 2 Dr. Convertible duced. VIN M6FH166101 Yellow w/Black & White Hasn't run in several years - asking $18,000 Interior. Both Tops - Black (Hard & Soft) w/ O.B.O. stand. Purchased 10/18/88. V-8 (292 cid) Has A/ C, 3 Speed Std. Trans., Power Seat, Continental 1930 Packard 732-409 - 2 Dr. Convertible Kit, Wire Wheel Hub Caps, Tack & Radio. Only w/Rumble Seat VIN 294544 Blue w/Red Interior. 15,631 produced. Purchased 11/7/92. Has Tan Top. Side Mounts, Starts & Runs - asking $20,000 O.B.O Stone Guard, Wire Wheels, Top Boot, & Trunk. 3 Speed Manual Transmission, 8 Cyl. Engine & 1959 Chevrolet Corvette - 2 Dr. Convertible work several years ago. This Packard was VIN J59S106230 White w/Red Interior. Pur- owned by Fred Weber prior to Jack purchasing it chased 10/23/79. Has Black Soft Top & White & was featured in a movie. Hard Top (includes stand). 3 Speed Manual Starts & Runs - asking $40,000 O.B.O. Transmission, Power Top (only 661 ordered on the ‘59). 1931 Ford Model A - 2 Dr. Convertible VIN Only 9,670 produced. A4220410 Yellow w/Black Fenders, Tan Cloth Starts & Runs - asking $50,000 O.B.O. Interior & Tan Top. Purchased 10/14/89. 4 cyl. Has Rumble Seat, Side Mounts, Wire Wheels. 1985 Mercedes-Benz – 380 SL 2 Dr. Converti- AACA 1st Place Winner in 1977. Only 11,801 ble VIN WDBBA45C5FA033030 Navy Blue produced. Paint, Interior & Top’s. Has both Soft & Hard Hasn't run in several years & has stuck clutch - Top (no stand). Has A/C, not working, 3 Speed asking $19,000 O.B.O. Auto Transmission. Mileage is 87,146. Pur- chased Nov. 2005 1954 Kaiser Darrin - 2 Dr. Convertible VIN Asking $ 15,000 O.B.O 161001297 Yellow w/Yellow Interior. Purchased 10/30/86. Has Yellow Top w/ Side Curtains.

INVITATION FROM TOWN AND COUNTRY On October 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. Town and Country is having a parade along Clayton Rd, from Weidman Rd to Longview Park (Approx 1.25 miles). We envision residents young and old ….. Waving flags….expressing community and patriotic pride. The parade will end at Longview followed by a fall Festival with fireworks at dusk At today’s meeting it was suggested that we reach out to the Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri for participation with some vintage cars in the parade. Currently we have 8 classic cars participating that will end on the lawn of Longview Park. We just want a fun afternoon to celebrate Town and Country, its residents, businesses and organizations. And at the same time encour- age a spirit of patriotism. Contact for more information or to participate: Fred W. Wiesehan 13900 Clayton Rd. Town and Country MO 63017 636-227-5347 [email protected] 9

CARS FOR SALE 1962 Austin Healy Spridget My intention was to restore my Spridget, but have been unable for health reasons. I re- built, bored out the bug eye motor that needs to be stripped down, cleaned, and reas- sembled. It has been uncovered for some time so dust and dirt are in there. I have the dual carbs, original radiator, transmission and most body parts (about 70%). I don’t want to junk it without seeing if anyone needs parts. I would like to get $500 total for all the pieces. James Collier, (314) 757-7719, [email protected].

1956 Dodge Custom Royal Sedan A nice, car with 61,612 original miles. As we started our family, we looked to replace the Dodge and found a nice Vista Cruiser. I have had the Dodge garaged for 22 years (since high school). It was repainted once in the 80s and never wrecked. White paint areas are shiny. Blue paint areas have some loss of luster, a few stone chips and one 1/4 -inch rust bubble. Chrome is great with some scuffs and bumps. It has a 315 wide block V-8 with push-button automatic, factory “Super Red Ram” Package with dual exhaust. As far as I know it has never been rebuilt and I use lead additive. It has full factory A/C (compressor missing) with dash controls including closable rear window fresh air scoops and in-trunk blower and air return vents. Nice custom seat covers (never re- moved) over original interior with factory door panels and carpet, original dash and ra- dio (non-working; antenna off). Headliner is stable. Factory passenger visor mirror. New Coker radial whitewalls. Needs a brake job (soft pedal). Asking $8700. John Iv (314) 283-6669.

Enjoy the horseless carriage era! A 1901 Locomobile is for sale; needs seat cushions. A functional steam car from a bygone era! Price: $39,500. For further information or to contact seller, ask Dr. Gerald Perschbacher (314) 849-5249 [email protected]).

INVITATION 11th Annual Bosnian Festival We invite the participation of HCCM members. Auto parts company as major sponsor and judging. Sunday, September 6, 2015 11:00 AM –6:00 PM (vendor set-up at 8:30 AM) 5000 block of Morganford across from Bevo Mill Displaying vehicles receive two food and beverage gift cards. Advance registration gets mention in program booklet. Sadik Kukic 314-757-5000 10 The Brass Lamp

The Publication of the Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri, Inc. AUGUST 2015

Activities Calendar

Information in this calendar is summarized. See flyers for Club Events Calendar events —go to www.midwestswapmeets.com August 16 Picnic—11 AM Schroeder Park September 18 7:30 General Meeting, Logan SWAP MEETS October 16 6:30 White Elephants, Logan 2015 CAR SHOWS, ETC. November 20 6:30 Chili Cook-off, Logan December 5 Holiday Party, Mus of Transport Aug 21-23 Ozarks Club Swap Springfield MO Fairgds September 13 Wheels In Motion September 20 HCCM Car Show & Swap, Casino Lot September 26 Brass & Nickel Show, Mus. Transport All— September 26 British Car Show, Creve Coeur Lake Park I looked at a number of locations for the 2015 Holiday Party and the obvious choice to give us a central location and the September 27 Oktoberfest Show, St. Charles MO th October 3 N. Jefferson City Pavilion and Park Swap 5 of December (Saturday) date I wanted is M.O.T We’re close October 17-18 Carthage MO @ Mother Co-Redemptrix to having it all arranged (and with heat on in the Lindberg Bldg.). They have a great new caterer…”Catering Your Way by Lisa.” I think this gives us an automotive theme (certainly we’ve been there before) and it is festive. I’m excited about It’s not too early to begin thinking about what you can returning and this will continue to forge a good relationship donate to the White Elephant Sale in October. I have with M.O.T. I had a difficult time getting excited about ban- some old car ads to donate. Maybe you have some, too, quet centers….and I want to keep with our antique car/historic or old magazines with car ads in them. I like ads from theme and provide something unique. my favorite cars—Chevys and other GM makes from the 50s and 60s (that’s a hint). I also collect license —Larry plates from 1948, so if you donate an old plate that Ron Nelson or I like…presto! We have a bidding war! Oth- er car-related items I’d like to see are old dealer plate frames from St. Louis Pontiac dealers (like Vincel Pon- tiac in South St. Louis). Other items might include dealer badges and auto nameplates; oil and gasoline dealer posters and signs; repair manuals; old car pho- tos. Think of the sale as early Christmas shopping for your car friends. Like many of you, I go to lots of swap meets and antique stores. Think of it as an evening swap meet. What can you share? I am bringing $100 with me to the sale, and hope that I can spend it all that evening—for a good cause—because proceeds go to charity. What old car parts, auto ads, posters or tools do you have to donate? If you have saved it, someone else will probably see its value, and buy it if they have the chance. Let’s try to reach our goal of $1,000 for the auction for the first time in a long while. --Ted Baker

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Wendell and Diane Smith’s 1928 Rolls Royce at the North County Veterans Home mini-

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