The ARIZONA Classic Roadrunner

Invicta, Isotta-Fraschini Automobiles; In Memoriam: Fuelberth, Vander Heide, Hanson

John & Jane Vander Heide’s 1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe

At The 2014 Auction Breakfast

Classic Car Club of America, Arizona Region—Summer 2018

Arizona Region Classic Car Club of America 2018 Board of Managers Director Dale Lillard 602-374-4979, email: [email protected] Asst. Dir. Dana Rapoport 508-207-5311, email: [email protected] Secretary Robert McAtee 602-368-9323, email: [email protected] Treasurer Steve Kreisman 480-907-5996, email: [email protected] Membership Gary Capra 480-860-1610, email: [email protected] Editor John Ossenfort 928-913-0005, email: [email protected] Club Store Dee Pellegrini 480-419-1137, email: [email protected] Ken Dennison 480-585-6747, email: [email protected] Steve Evans 602-214-1527, email: [email protected] Rosemary Price 480-235-0420, email: [email protected] Tom Hamilton 360-710-6516, email: [email protected] Ed Winkler 480-998-5437, email: [email protected]

Committees of the Region: Publications (John Ossenfort); Website (Steve Evans); Events Coordina- tor/Regalia (Dee Pellegrini)

Check out our website at: Mailing address: AZ Region CCCA, Gary Capra, 24163 N. 91st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 www.arizonaccca.org Contributors this issue: Ed Battershell, Dale Lillard, John Os- senfort, Ed Winkler In This Issue: Message from the Director ...... Page 3 AZ Region Events Calendar/National CCCA Events Calendar...... Page 4 In Memoriam: Bruce Hanson……………………………………...…….....….Page 5 In Memoriam: John Vander Heide…………...…….………...………...……...Page 6 In Memoriam: Walt Fuelberth………………………………………….….…..Page 7 In Memoriam: Katie Robbins………………………….………..…….…....….Page 8 European Classics A-Z: Invicta…………………………………………….….Page 8 European Classics A-Z: Isotta-Fraschini………………………………..….….Page 10 Region News………………………...……………………………….….….....Pages 3, 4 Ads…….…………………………………………………..…….………….....Pages 4, 12

On the covers: Front: John & Jane Vander Heide’s 1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe At the Auction Breakfast 2014 (photo by John Ossenfort); Back: Walt & Sarah Fuelberth’s 1940 Cadillac 60 Special at Classics Under The Sun 2012 (photo by Ed Winkler). Four Roadrunner issues will be published in 2017: December-February , March-April, Summer, and October-November. Contact the editor, John Ossenfort, at [email protected] or 928-913-0005. What is a Full Classic® Car? A Full Classic® as defined by the Classic Car Club of America is a “fine” or “distinctive” auto- mobile, American or foreign built, produced between 1925 and 1948. Generally a CCCA Classic was high priced when new and was built in limited quantities. Other factors including engine displacement, custom coachwork and luxury accessories such as power brakes, power clutch, and automatic lubrication systems, help determine whether a car is considered to be a “Full Clas- sic®”. The complete list of recognized classics may be obtained from the Classic Car Club. of America, P.O. Box 346160, Chica- go, IL 60634. Purpose of the Classic Car Club of America, (CCCA): for the development, publication and interchange of technical, histori- cal and other information for and among members and other persons who own or are interested in fine or unusual foreign or do- mestic motor cars built between and including the years 1925 and 1948, and distinguished for their respective fine design, high engineering standards and superior workmanship, and to promote social intercourse and fellowship among the members; and to maintain references upon and encourage the maintenance, restoration and preservation of all such Classic cars.

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A Message from Region Director Dale Lillard participate in events where we drive our cars. They are much prettier outside showing off than in gar- ages. Please bring them out. Get ready for an exciting classic season, Dale

Region Members! Be sure to check out pages 18-19 of the August CCCA Bulletin—it’s got all the information on the 2019 Annual Meeting in Scottsdale on January 13- 19! There’ll be a Grand Classic show and Awards Banquet; tours of MIM, the Bill Pope Collection, the Wrigley Mansion and Taliesin West; the Re- Hi, Fellow Motorheads, gional Awards Banquet, our Auction Breakfast and a Full Classic Driving Tour to more auto col- The summer ended with the death of a dear friend lections, culminating with trips to the major car and member of our club, Bruce Hanson. He was my auctions! AND you’ll get to visit with old friends first contact when joining our club in 2006. I had you haven’t seen in a while! Headquarters is the just purchased my mother's 1936 810 Cord and was Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, and the participating in the Copperstate 1000. I could not registration form will be available shortly. Don’t get the car to shift into 4th gear and called Bruce, miss it! who owned a Cord, for advice. He was mortified that I would drive it in the Copperstate, not really knowing anything about the car and specifically not able to use 4th gear. Fortunately I figured it out be- fore the tour and Bruce came to the send-off to meet me and see my Cord. It was the first Cord to attend the Copperstate and he was rooting for me, although I am not sure he thought I would make it. I called him when I succeeded and we have been friends since then. He was always helpful finding parts and giving advice for keeping it running well. His own Cord was clearly one of the best restored Cords in the world, winning many awards more than once. Ironically I have entered the Cord for the 2019 Cop- perstate and I am sure he will be smiling. I will miss him. This has been a difficult summer for the Ari- We have also lost two dedicated members from a zona Region. We have lost three wonderful few years back. John Vander Heide and Walt Fuel- Region members since June, as well as the berth were part of the glue that kept the Club to- inimitable Katie Robbins. This is on top of the gether before I joined. I hope our current members passing of Bob Hannay earlier this spring, can continue to give the Region the support today that they provided in the past. and Nancy Ingler, Neil DeAtley and Nancy Wirthman last year. We have another busy year planned, particularly Long-time members John Vander Heide, with the CCCA Annual Meeting and Grand Classic Walt Fuelberth and Bruce Hanson all passed being held in Scottsdale in January during auction away in the last 3 months . Obituaries and week. We will continue to encourage members to memories start on page 5.

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FLASH!!

The 2019 CCCA Annual Meeting will be held in Scottsdale next January! Your help will be needed! Save the date—January 13th-19th!

2018-19 Regional Events Nov. 4 Annual Regional Meeting, McCormick Ranch Club McAtee Jan. 13-19, 2019 CCCA Annual Meeting, Scottsdale Rapoport/Evans Mar. 9, 2019 Classics Under The Sun, Pavilions McDonald’s Winkler

National CCCA 2018-19 Events Grand Classics: November 3, 2018 Florida Region (with Hilton Head Concours) CARavans: October 14-17, 2018 Post-Hershey Mini-CARavan September 9-17, 2019 Pacific Northwest CARavan 2019 Annual Meeting: January 13-19, 2019 McCormick Ranch Resort, Scottsdale, AZ!!!

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Bruce Hanson

Bruce A. Hanson, age 88, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Al- vin and Mildred; son Brad and wife Louise. He is survived by sons Scott (Deanna), Todd (Liz); Bruce Hanson and his sons with his First grandchildren Tim and Becky; step-daughters Joy Place award for his Cord at the Rancho Santa Nelson, and Sally Meyer (son Chad). Fe Western Grand Classic in 2002. Bruce was born on March 10, 1930 in Milwau- kee Wisconsin. Bruce relocated to the Valley of Bruce Hanson was a true "car guy." During his the Sun in 1961 where he started working at Ru- lifetime, he owned at least seventeen 1936-37 dolph Chevrolet. The dealership became Lou Cords. He was the "go to" guy for Cord infor- Grubb Chevrolet a few years later and Bruce con- mation and was always willing to answer ques- tinued working for the Grubb family for over 44 tions about or to solve problems with years. Bruce's passion in life was cars, especially a Cord. He could tell you the history and owner- the many years he worked on restoring his super- ship for almost any Cord. His favorite thing was charged 1937 Cord 812 Custom Beverly Sedan. working on, showing and talking about his 1937 His biggest thrill was always the yearly trip to Au- Cord and 1960 Corvette. It was important to Bruce burn, Indiana for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg to get things right and he always checked, double Annual Reunion where Bruce was sure to bring checked and checked again to be sure things were home an award. Bruce was a long standing and right. He would spend weeks detailing his Cord lifetime member of the ACD Club and the Classic before a show. After getting to know Bruce, he Car Club of America. Over the years, Bruce and was a nice, friendly, caring person who would do his Cord won an abundance of awards, most re- anything to help you. He will be missed. cently at the ACD West Coast Meet. Bruce was - Ed Battershell also happy to provide consulting assistance in any type of Cord restoration work, including the Tom Mix Cord. Bruce also owned a 1960 Corvette with his son Todd. As a member of the Solid Axle Cor- vette Club, Bruce enjoyed taking the car to car shows where it most recently won Best of Show at Corvettes in the Park this past April. He was never happier than working on these classic cars. His family and friends will certainly miss the countless stories he had when talking about his car or his enthusiasm at winning his newest award. His amazing energy and zest for life will always be with those of us that were fortunate enough to know him. A reception to celebrate Bruce's life will be held Bruce and his 1937 Cord 812 Custom Beverly on September 16, 2018 at Martin Auto Museum Sedan on an ACD tour in 2017 during the hours of 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Photos courtesy Ed Battershell Arizona Classic Roadrunner, Summer 2018 Page 5

them and their amazing support during his extended bout with cancer. The family sincerely thanks the host of John's caregivers who helped him fight the John good fight. He has finished the course and has kept the faith. Vander Heide A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 11th in the Chapel on the campus of Calvin Col- lege. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hos- pice of North Ottawa, Calvin College Seminary, or a charity of one's choice.

John VanderHeide, Jr. - Grand Haven, MI Fleets of heavenly angels carried John Sjoerd VanderHeide, Jr. to his rest on Sunday, June 24, 2018. John was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1931 to Jan S. and Anne Heyboer VanderHeide. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High, Calvin College, and the Business Administration School at the University of Michigan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, returning to Grand Rap- ids to join the family business, Holland American Jane & John Vander Heide at the 2005 Auc- Wafer Company, until his retirement in 2000. tion Breakfast John was a man of many interests. His leader- ship roles as a board member were appreciated by many local organizations. He also served as a board member for schools and associations coun- trywide. John was a dedicated member of the Christian Reformed Church, serving in various po- sitions. In his retirement, he was a member of Sec- ond Christian Reformed Church in Grand Haven. John's happiest moments were spent with his family: his wife of 64 years, Patricia Jane (King), and his sons David (Cherise) VanderHeide, Dr. Richard (Holly) VanderHeide, and John III (Jane) VanderHeide. The most tragic moment of his life was the death of his son, John III, in 1989. John is John Vander Heide with other 2007 Arizona survived by a brother, Stuart (Nelleke) CARavan committee members Bill Clayton, VanderHeide, and a sister, Barbara (Lee) Ham- Bob Messinger, and the late Larry Cowen at mond. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Jans- the Radisson Fort McDowell. ma. Many precious grandchildren, great grandchil- dren, nieces and nephews will remember him with John was always the tallest guy in the room, and one special love. of the friendliest. He was a great source of John was an avid U of M sports fan, a fisherman, knowledge on 1941 Cadillacs and was always ready golfer, tennis player, ham radio operator, car buff, to help the Club and its members. Just one example: and music lover. His favorite hobby was participat- after the 2015 Michigan CARavan, John drove ing in Car Club events in Michigan and Arizona, across Grand Rapids to help get my car started for where he resided in the winter. John will be fondly its return transport to Arizona. I didn’t even know remembered by his large group of coffee buddies about it until afterwards. All his friends in Michigan and good friends from all walks of life in Michigan and Arizona will miss him. and Arizona. He treasured the time spent with - Editor

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Sarah and Walt Fuelberth at the Holiday Party WALT FUELBERTH 2003 Some younger members may not have met Walt. He was the quiet grey-haired man standing to the side with a gentle smile on his lips and a memora- ble chuckle. And he was a true car guy and a real American hero. After growing up in rural Iowa, Walt joined the call in World War II; he flew 30 combat missions as a B29 pilot in the Pacific. He worked many years in the Chevrolet Division of General Motors before retiring and ultimately moving to Mesa. He and his beloved wife Sarah were regulars at all Re- gion events in their 1940 Cadillac 60 Special for many years. Walt assisted in Club activities in many ways and was a vital contributor in setting the routes for the 2007 Arizona CARavan. Sarah’s health and her passing a few years ago Walt Fuelberth with Bill Ingler at the Spring limited Walt’s involvement in recent years, alt- Luncheon 2006 hough we were lucky to see him again last year at the Terry Larson garage tour. With failing health, he recently moved back to Northville, Michigan to be close to his daughters, where he passed away on July 13th. The Club will miss both these fine peo- ple. - Editor

Walt & Sarah in 2012 with their 1932 Chevrolet Convertible Cabriolet (n/c) Courtesy Ed Winkler Sarah and Walt at the 2007 Auction Breakfast

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European Classics A-Z:

Invicta

Speed With Quality

By John Ossenfort

Noel Macklin, an engineer and ex-race car driv- KATIE ROBBINS 1928-2018 er, began assembly of the Invicta in 1925 in his garage at his home in Fairmile, Cobham, Surrey. "First Lady" of Classic Cars Catherine Jean He wanted a car that was as well-built as a Rolls- (Katie) Robbins, who played a pivotal role in cre- Royce but with the speed of a Bentley. His proto- ating, managing and growing the Classic Car Club type used a Coventry-Simplex engine, but for pro- of America (CCCA) and the Classic Car Club of duction he went with a Meadows 2 1/2-litre America Museum died June 18th in Rochester straight six OHV engine, with two chassis lengths Hills, Michigan. Katie developed a passion for (SC and LC) depending upon the customer’s taste Classic Cars through her husband Jim’s involve- in bodywork. In 1926 he went to a larger 3-litre ment. She loved the administrative duties as well; engine, and in 1928 to the popular 4 1/2-litre she started as a Michigan Region Board member, Meadows engine. then Director, then on the National CCCA Board In 1929 a new design, the NLC appeared, again and finally as its President. Katie's skillful man- with a choice of chassis and utilizing the 4 1/2-litre agement of the CCCA responsibilities was recog- engine. This was Macklin’s “Rolls-Royce” and nized and the position of Executive Administrator was the most expensive Invicta thus far. was created for Katie so that she would remain in that position, always available to counsel new presidents and board members on the business of running the club and museum. Her staggering amount of service to the CCCA and the Museum (43 years Regional Board, National Board 38 years, Museum Trustee and Treasurer for 33 years) set a high bar for service. The CCCA has established a service award in her honor, "The Katie Robbins Distinguished Service Award", for those members who most emulate her commit- ment and dedication. In spite of all this time and effort spent on the CCCA & the Museum and the subsequent recognition, she was most proud of her two children Candace (Robbins) Haag and the late 1928 3-Litre High Chassis Tourer Jamie Robbins.

Members of the Club who have attended a national CARavan know the tradition whereby all the at- tendees are asked to stand, and then sit down when the number of CARavans they have attended is counted. The emcee starts counting from one and the attendees sit one by one. Katie was almost al- ways the last person standing. (Her final count, if I remember correctly, was around 60!). 1929 Invicta Type NLC 4-1/2-Litre LC Tourer - Editor by Cadogan

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Again trying to increase his market, Macklin brought out the 12/45 L-type in 1932. It ran a 1 1/2- litre straight six SOHC Blackburne engine, but the car was really too large for the power output. A su- percharged version, the 12/90, came out in 1933 to solve this issue but only a few were produced.

1931 Invicta Type NLC 4-1/2-Litre LC Tourer by Mayfair Courtesy Foshie In 1930, in line with the rest of the automobile in- dustry, Macklin introduced a cheaper but quite at- tractive version, the A-Type, at the London Motor 1932 Invicta 12/45 L-Type 5-Seater Saloon Show. Then, at the end of the year, the racy Invicta Courtesy classiccarcatalog.com S-type was introduced with a low chassis body (rear axle mounted above chassis). It was dubbed the Macklin sold the Invicta company that same year “100 mph Invicta” by the press. and production facilities were moved to Chelsea. The company remained in business until 1938, alt- hough production essentially stopped in 1935. Macklin went on to found and build the Railton at the old Fairmile Estate. Invictas, particularly the S-Type, were popular race cars in the 20’s and 30’s. Macklin’s sister-in- law, Violette Cordery, won a number of trophies for setting long distance records and even did an around-the-world drive in an Invicta. Other notable drivers included Donald Healey in the 1930 and 1931 Monte Carlo Rallies (winning in 1931 with an S-Type), famous Bentley driver and journalist S.C.H. “Sammy” Davis, and Raymond Mays, later ERA and BRM race car developer and driver. 1929 Invicta A-Type 4-Door Touring by Carlton

1934 Invicta 4-1/2-Litre S-Type Low Chassis Tourrer Courtesy Silodrome

All Invictas through 1938 are Full Classics®. 1930 Invicta 4 1/2-Litre S-Type Low Chassis There are 5 Invictas in the 2018 CCCA Handbook, Tourer an A-Type and 4 S-Types, all open cars, but none Courtesy supercars.net in Arizona. Arizona Classic Roadrunner, Summer 2018 Page 9

European Classics A -Z: Their reputation spread worldwide with the intro- duction of the Tipo 8 with the world’s first straight eight engine in 1919. The engine was an OHV OHC 5.9-liter producing 80hp (soon raised to 90hp) with a top speed of over 85mph. Only the chassis Isotta- and engine were supplied; all wore custom coachbuilt bodies. Its only real competitor was Fraschini Rolls-Royce.

Valentino’s Favorite

By John Ossenfort

Isotta-Fraschini was founded in Milan in 1900 and named after its two founders. Its first car was produced in 1904—a 24hp 4-cylinder model. In 1905 they brought out the Tipo D, a 100hp 17.2- liter monster for racing. Engineer Giustino Catta- neo joined the company in 1905 and led Isotta- Above: 1922 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8 Boattail Fraschini to add early four-wheel brakes and over- Torpedo, Cesare Sala head cam engines to their products. Courtesy The Italian Tribune The company first gained fame with its racing Below: Rudolf Valentino with his 1924 Tipo 8A cars. The revolutionary 1908 FE with its 1.8-liter Town Car by Fleetwood SOHC inline four had a top speed of 95 mph, at a Bottom: 1924 Tipo 8A Landaulet by Sala & time when the racing standard was the giant 2- Riva cylinder and 4-cylinder 1-ton cars with minimum Courtesy RM Sotheby 12-liter engine size.

1909 Isotta-Fraschini FENC race car

They also began to gain a reputation for well-built luxury cars with the Tipo KM of 1910-14, with its 10.6 liter SOHC inline four with chain drive.

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In 1924 the Tipo 8A came out. Its engine was Below: 1930 Tipo 8ASS Torpedo, Castagna now 7.3 liters with a horsepower rating up to 160. Courtesy Old Motor These gained real fame as the car to have if you were a successful movie star like Rudolf Valentino and Clara Bow. (A Tipo 8A landaulette coupe de ville limousine by Castagna is featured as Gloria Swanson’s car in the movie Sunset Boulevard). Engine upgrades available included the Tipo 8AS (Sprint) and 8ASS (Super Sprint).

The Tipo 8A was replaced by the Tipo 8B with 160 hp in 1931, but the depression had struck and wealthy buyers had disappeared. Probably some- what less than 100 cars were produced, and produc- tion stopped in 1934. Only 3 Tipo 8B’s are known to exist today.

Above: 1924/32 Tipo 8AS Sport Cabriolet, Carosserie Worblaufen Below: 1928 Tipo 8A Faux Cabriolet, Cesare Sala Bottom: 1929 Tipo 8ASS Roadster, Castagna Courtesy Barrett Jackson

Above: 1931 Tipo 8B Sedan De Ville by Jen- sen Courtesy coachbuild.com Below: 1933 Tipo 8B Dual Cowl Phaeton, Castagna

All Isotta-Fraschinis from 1919 are Full Classics ex- cept the Tipo 8C Monterosa. There are 13 Isotta- Fraschini’s listed in the CCCA 2018 Handbook. None reside in Arizona. Arizona Classic Roadrunner, Summer 2018 Page 11

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Walt & Sarah Fuelberth’s 1940 Cadillac 60 Special At The 2012 Classics Under The Sun