Northern Lights Ohio Region Classic Club of America

Volume 60-2 Summer 2014 Board of Managers, Ohio Region

DIRECTOR / INNER CIRCLE Term Limit ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / PROJECT CHAIRMAN Dave Heinrichs 2016 Matt Harwood 2014 25716 Osborne Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028 9852 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087 440-668-3763; 216-849-5263; E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] STAN HYWET CO-COORDINATING COMMITTEE STAN HYWET HEAD JUDGE Margus Sweigard 2016 Gary Rosenthal 2016 2800 Hemlock Drive, Willoughby, OH 44094 13569 County Line Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 440-942-1647; E-Mail: [email protected] 440-423-1718 (H); E-Mail: [email protected] STAN HYWET CO-COORDINATOR SECRETARY Joan Virostek Mike Dube 2014 5422 Hudson Drive, Hudson, OH 44236 3178 Robin St., Ravenna, OH 44226 330-653-8428 330-297-8792; E-mail: [email protected] STAN HYWET INNER CIRCLE CO-COORDINATOR TREASURER / CLUB AWARDS CHAIRMAN / ADVISORY George Strom 2015 Al Truelson 2014 646 Washington Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035 3616 Erhart Road, Litchfield, OH 44253 440-322-6608: E-Mail: [email protected] 216-299-0576; E-Mail: [email protected] STAN HYWET INNER CIRCLE / HISTORIAN EDITOR, “NORTHERN LIGHTS” Harry Wolk 2014 Bob Porter 2015 19655 Parklane Dr., Rocky River, OH 44107 12540 Edgewater Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107 440-331-4028; E-Mail: [email protected] 216-228-1169; E-Mail: [email protected] STAN HYWET ADVISORY / EQUIPMENT EDITOR, “HIGH BEAM” Bob Brown Mike and Jane Dube 2014 635 Eastwood Road, Hinckley, OH 44233 3178 Robin Street, Ravenna, OH 44266 330-278-4318; E-Mail: Not listed 330-297-8792; E-Mail: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP STAN HYWET INNER CIRCLE 2016 Norman Cangey 2015 Jim Battenhouse 21355 Hillsdale Avenue, Fairview Park, OH 44126 24071 Elm Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070 440-333-8921; E-Mail: [email protected] 440-777-0884; E-Mail: Not listed SUNSHINE ALTERNATE 2014 Joan Kamper 2015 Bobby Girardi 9225 Lindbergh Blvd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 321 Substation Rd., Brunswick Hills, OH 44212 440-234-5659; E-Mail: [email protected] 440-823-9151; E-Mail: [email protected] PUBLIC RELATIONS / BOARD MEMBER 2014 WEB SITE: www.orccca.com Melanie Harwood, 9852 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087 216-849-5263; E-Mail: [email protected]

National Dues are $60, payable CCCA, 1645 Des Plaines Photo contributors this issue: River Road, Suite 7, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Regional Bob Porter, Joan Kamper, dues are $25 single, or $30 including spouse. Doug Seybold, Joan Virostek, Membership chairman can handle both local and Matt Harwood, Jim Cowin national dues. One must be a national member to be a local member

The Northern Lights is the Official Publication of the Ohio Region Classic Car Club of America. It is published and mailed by Engler Printing, 808 W. State Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420. Editor is Bob Porter, 12540 Edgewater Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107, Phone: 216-228-1169, E-mail: [email protected]

– 2 – 2012 AWARD SUMMARY Armington Trophy – Given for the best members Full COMING EVENTS Classic at Stan Hywet. W.W. Williams Achievement Trophy – Person who 2014 contributed the most to the club over the last year. July 19 National Meet, Warren Good Joe Award – Joseph Virostek Memorial Trophy – August 16 Clocktoberfest, Berea, The Kampers Given in recognition of a good deed or act of kind - ness toward another club member. August 24 Patterson Fruit Farm Car Show, Northern Lights Award – Members choice of an article Chesterland in the Northern Lights written by a regional member. August 30 Octoberfest, Berea, The Kampers Rodway Trophy – Most Improved Classic September 4-7 Grand Classic, Sawmill Creek, Bayowski Trophy – Most Improved Classic by a member The Snyders Paige Palmer Award – Person who has been a member September 19-21 Concours, Stan Hywet, Akron 3 years or less and has contributed the most to the club. October 5 Clambake, The Browns & Truelsons ORCCCA Touring Trophy – Most miles driven in the last November 2 Annual Meeting, Sheraton/Cuyahoga year in a Full Classic. Falls Board of Managers Trophy – Most participation points December ? Holiday Party TBA accumulated in the last year. Howard Davies Award – Past Director Award – This 2015 award is given to the outgoing director in appreciation of their leadership during their term in January 8-16 National Annual Meeting, office. Amelia Island area, FL/GA

COVER CAR Welcome New Members The front cover car is a 1941 Town and Roger Melton, 888 Waddington St., Country, ’s answer for an upscale vehicle Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 at home in both “Town and Country”. Although Andy and Madonna Wolf, 5145 N. Meridian, all the were on a 6 cylinder chassis, one was Indianapolis, IN 46208 made on the longer 8 cylinder chassis. That is this Thomas Inwood, 34603 Bramble Lane, car, which is owned by Steve Grobl of Naperville, Solon, OH 44139 Illinois, the grandson of the original owner. Lawrence Fanta, 24404 E. Oakland, Bay Village, OH 44140 The rear cover is From the Past. It’s a gathering of NORCCCA members at the Athenaem Hotel in Robert Sebo, 1790 Quaker Lane, Salem, OH 44460 Chautauqua in 1996. Aren’t we grand? James Doyle, 11452 Old Osborne Rd., Box 508, South Vienna, OH 45369 Robert and Lola Signom, 1350 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH 45420 UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS Steve Glazier, 3720 Loramie-Washington Rd., Houston, OH 45333 First Monday of Each Month Robert Young, 780 West River Rd., July 7 Jim Battenhouse, North Olmsted Valley City, OH 44280 August 4 Gary Rosenthal, Chagrin Falls David Gano, 343 Highland Ave., September Al Truelson, Litchfield Salem, OH 44460 October 6 Margus Sweigard, Willoughby Hills Herbert (Bill) Williams, 624 Flamingo Dr., Apt. 113, November 2 Annual Meeting, Cuyahoga Falls Venice, FL 32485 December 8 Joan Virostek, Hudson Robert Escalante, Custom Auto Svc, 302 French St., Santa Ana, CA 92701

– 3– Room with an ocean view: 90-year-old cargo ship serving as a holiday home hanging over a cliff on Lake Erie Submitted by John Paskva

• Ship originally transported iron and coal for Ford Motor Co. • Interior designed by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison was a passenger • Was decommissioned in 1981 after nearly 50 years of service • Ship’s forecastle removed and hung over Lake Erie as a holiday home

During its time in service this cargo ship played host to illustrious guests such as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. The Benson Ford was originally a cargo ship for the Ford Motor From the time it was built in 1924, the boat was also used to company, but has been converted into a holiday home transport coal and iron ore across the American lakes. After hanging above Lake Erie being decommissioned in 1981, it was left to rust for four years before the front part of the ship was removed, sailed to Lake Erie, and perched on Looking over the top of an 18 foot cliff to serve as a holiday home. bow, which dangles The four-deck, 7,000-square foot getaway is made out of the ship’s forecastle 18 foot above the Lake, it still looks and includes the walnut paneled state rooms, dining room, galley, and passenger as if the boat is lounge designed by Henry ford for his own personal use while on board. sailing. The ship-house was originally owned by Frank J. Sullivan, but after trying and failing to turn it into a hotel in 1992, Sullivan eventually auctioned the building to father and son Jerry and Bryan Kaspar, who still like to relax there while taking time off work. However, it has been modernized with a garage, a game room, bar, state-of-the-art kitchen and four bathrooms.

The boat was used by Ford himself to travel across the American Don’t look down: Tourists may need a head for heights if they take a Lakes and Thomas Edison also took a ride. tour out onto the bow of the boat.

The ship still contains wood paneled state rooms, dining room The four-story, 7,000 sq. ft. home has kept the historic interior and lounge designed by Henry Ford. and updated it with some modern technology – 4– NEWS RELEASE

Mahoning Auto LLC (celebrating 40 years this year), NE Ohio, will be selling convertible top, seat, window cylinders, and solenoids, for 1946 and newer cars. Besides saving you money from major suppliers, they are made to higher specs than OE, and with a 5 year warranty, manufactured in the USA since the mid seventies! Car Club members will save at least ten percent, top cylinders under $100! Custom cylinders made to specs at the same price. Call Dave Bayowski at 330-538-3246, or email him at [email protected]

The Early Chrysler Town and Country By Bob Porter

When the name “Chrysler Town and Country” is men - Accessories could be added to enhance the look, such as tioned, most people think of contemporary vans. However, roof rack, fender skirts, spotlights, fog lights, and sun visor. to automobile aficionados, the vehicle that comes to mind is Because of the initial rarity and few remaining cars, most likely the look-alike 1946-48 wood bodied or these early T & Cs were seldom seen at car shows. convertible. But the name for the Chrysler car originated in Consequently they were overlooked by collectors until 1941 as an upscale vehicle at home in any surroundings. recently. They now have come into their own. Several fresh - David Wallace, the president of Chrysler at the time, ly restored cars have brought over $400K at auctions! wanted such a vehicle, a “dressy station wagon”, as it were. After the war, the prewar style “wagon” was discontin - The concept was to use wood in a more rounded and stylish ued, in favor of a 6 cyl. Sedan and 8 cyl. Convertible. Also form from the prevailing boxy station wagons of the time. made were 102 8 cyl. Sedans. All retained the structural ash The designers took a standard Chrysler Windsor 6 and mahogany framing. cylinder chassis with front clip, but used a 7-passenger The popular postwar ’46-48 T & Cs were a facelift of sedan metal roof for a more flowing look, eliminating the the ’42 design, with few changes made in that period. The need and look of slatted wood and fabric ceilings most wag - most notable was the so-called “harmonica grill”, that dis - ons had. However, the doors, rear quarters, and rear tinguished the postwar from the prewar cars. “clamshell” doors were structural solid ash, with insert Three-year production of the postwar 6 cyl. Sedan was panels of mahogany. 4055, 8375 for the 8 cyl. convertible, and 102 for the 8 cyl. The cars were quite stylish, and came in 6 and 9 passen - sedan. ger configuration. Production was 997 in 1941 and 1000 in At last count, (2006) there were 154 6 cyl. sedans, 389 1942. There are 17 known ‘41s and 15 known ‘42s left. Not 8 cyl. convertibles, and five 8 cyl. sedans known. All are all are running. Full Classics! – 5– Jim Diamond’s ‘41 1941 Town and Country on display at Amelia Island

Brown leather, marbelized dash Three seats

New Structural Wood Peter Heydon with his ‘41 in basic form, black wall tires, no roof rack or fender skirts

“Clamshell” doors open “Clamshell” doors closed – 6– Al Scholten’s ‘42 T&C shiny chrome Jeff Larger’s 1942 T&C original “Blackout” model. Most chrome painted out except bumpers

Marbelized dash Head liner with wooden slats

Leather and basket weave “Saran” Three seats

1946-48 T&C Sedan one piece lid 1946-48 Convertible “Harmonica” grill – 7– 1942 Town and Country “Blackout” Model By Bob Porter

This unique automobile, the only one of its kind left, The T&C was used sparingly during the war. It was was built in January 1942, shortly before the Chrysler stored in a garage in the early ‘50s on ’s east side. assembly line was converted to making Sherman tanks. There it sat almost forgotten until the race riots in 1966, Ernest S. Carpenter, a Cleveland businessman who made when it was discovered by Richard Larger. He was able to industrial training films, purchased the car, knowing it buy the car from Mr. Carpenter and move it to a safer would be one of the last cars available for the duration location. The mileage showed 22,000. After much cleaning of the war. and discovering that the wood, paint, and interior under the Planning on keeping the car, he had his company logo dirt were near perfect, the mileage was definitely correct! put on the doors and trunk, using his initials ESCAR. The car continued to sit until sons Gary and Jeff showed Even then, chromium was in short supply, and the few interest in taking it to shows. In recent years, along with cars that were available had most of the former chrome trim their parents Richard and Maureen, they have made it a pieces painted. Bumpers were the exception, as the paint Larger Family Affair, and are more than happy to talk about would chip easily and cause the car to look less than perfect. their unique Town and Country. The late cars were known as the “blackout” models. The Largers are ORCCCA members from Delaware, Ohio.

The Larger Family’s Blackout ‘42 in front of a B-17 airplane

– 8– Jones Open House, Akron, November 8

Bob Jones and son Eric had their annual Open Garage A modern classic is a beautiful 1956 (Lincoln) Continental Tour on Friday, November 8, from 4-8 in Akron. The main Mark II. car collection is stored in the basement of what used to be a Having attended a number of these open houses in the bakery. The first floor houses the Jones’ interior design stu - past, I was amazed at how many people were there this year, dio, which was also on display. to the point where taking pictures was impossible. I suspect As the collection has grown, more cars are stored in the offer of free pizza, appetizers, and soft drinks might adjoining buildings on the grounds. The nucleus of the col - have something to do with it! lection are Fords from Model Ts to the ‘50s. However, a Thanks to Bob and Eric for their generosity in hosting 1946 Packard Custom Super Eight has been this event. recently added, which is the collection’s first Classic.

Mob Scene

Recently acquired 1946 Packard Limo A modern classic 1956 Continental Mark II (nc) – 9– Classic Car Club of America members invite reporter on first leg of 3-day tour By Judie Perkowski, The Daily Jeffersonian, Submitted by Jim Cowin

The parking lot at the Salt Fork Lodge a couple of weeks ago could have been a scene from the movie, “Somewhere in Time,” the romantic flick about a dream- like quest for true love in the early . Twenty-four meticulously restored automobiles, owned by members of the Classic Car Club of America, were lined up and ready to navigate the 115-mile Ohio Woodlands Tour from Barnesville to Marietta. Participants in the tour originated from , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and West Virginia. The tour began at Salt Fork State Park, early on a sunny Friday morning with weather that was undoubtedly blessed by Mother Nature to assure the entourage their “babies” would not suffer the indignity of a dirt-spattered chassis. The group connected at various intervals along the planned three-day driving tour, coordinated by Jim and Gail Thomas Sutphen of Columbus, stands next to his pride and joy, Cowin of Cambridge. The Cowins, members of the ORCC - a two-tone green 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. Mr. Sutphen bought CA since 2009, lead the caravan in a burgundy 1941 this gorgeous automobile from another car collector in New York. He said the vehicle is in its original condition, it has never been restored. Packard Convertible 160 . He said the only thing he added was air conditioning for his wife. The vehicles, lovingly described by their owners as “functional works of art,” evoked stares and compliments ranch, home of the mighty Texas Longhorn steer. Then it from those who came in contact with the timeless modes of was on to the Victorian Mansion in downtown Barnesville, transportation, even when they stopped for traffic lights or a beautifully-restored home built in the late 1800s. The 26- to refuel at a gas station. room mansion was, and is, decorated in Victorian-era It was a scenic tour, off the time-saving, well-traveled designs, complete with a gazebo in the backyard where ad high-speed driven I-77. Classic cars are able to drive at everyone enjoyed a barbecue lunch. highway speed, but owners prefer to pamper their presti - An hour or two later, it was time to hit the road to the gious properties with speed no faster than 55 mph. Hence, day’s final destination: The Fairfield Inn in Marietta. the “scenic tour” itinerary. All roads traveled lead to State Route 26, one of the First stop was to the Dickinson’s Cattle Ranch where most winding, hilly and indeed, picturesque roads, that took the group was transported by bus to tour the sprawling approximately three hours of traveling time before all per - sons were accounted for, arriving in Marietta for a memo - rable dinner excursion on the sternwheeler, The Valley Gem. Saturday events began with breakfast at the Inn, then on to visit the Campus Martius and Castle Museums in Marietta, before stopping for lunch at the Stockport Mill Inn. After a sumptuous repast, it was time to pack up and head to McConnelsville for dinner, and then back on Route 78 to Miners’ Memorial Park to see the famous Big Muskie bucket. Sunday brought the group back full circle to visit the Cambridge Glass Museum, and then meet Jack and Nancy Dunning to view their antique car collection. The weekend wrapped up with a luncheon at the Cowin’s home This 1931 8, J-472 Convertible Victoria , is the near Seneca Lake. pride and joy of owners Elaine and John Klein of Indianapolis. In Several of the classic car enthusiasts, who spoke of their 1988, Elaine surprised her husband when she presented him with his cars as they would speak of their children, said the car they Christmas present – the keys to this magnificent automobile. were driving for this event was completely restored at the - 10 - time of purchase. Others said they bought their automobiles because of the vehicles’ history and had them restored. The oldest car on the tour was a 1923 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Albany Dual Cowl Tourer, owned by Walter Blanko, Jr. of Allison Park, PA. The burgundy color brought out the wood accents of the huge touring vehicle. A couple from Columbus, Tom & Tamea Sutphen, said they bought their 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud from a Classic Car Club collector in New York. Sutphen said the vehicle is in original condition, it has “never been restored.” He said to accommodate his wife he installed air con- ditioning. Elaine Klein from Indianapolis, said she bought the absolutely spectacular, cream-colored, 1931 Duesenberg 8, Bob Porter’s 1949 Chrysler Town and Country (nc). J-472 Convertible Victoria Rollston, (yes, that is the vehi - cle’s full name), as a Christmas present for her husband, John, in 1988. Youngstown resident Gene Tareshawty said he bought his 1940 Packard Super 8 Darrin in 1982 and had it restored – twice. He says he drives it everywhere. “The Packard is the best collector car ever made . . . Royalty bought them. They are a well-made, dignified and expensive car,” Tareshawty said. Tareshawty has been restoring cars since 1984. Nine of his 25 cars are in model years 1940-42. He is also the owner of the Packard Youngstown Motor Co. Museum in Youngstown Bill Davis of Charleston, W. VA., proud owner of a Dale and Josie Adams of Ohio are the proud owners of this beautiful 1933 Nile green Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental, said, 1931 Nash 8, 890, Club Sedan. when asked what his favorite car is, said, “Always the one I’m driving.” Davis bought his Rolls Royce in London in 1984. “This car was built for the Paris auto show in 1933 and was used to transport England’s King George V,” said Davis. The Rolls’ luxurious interior with leather upholstery, intricate dashboard instruments and accountrements are indeed, fit for a king, down to the original color of Nile green. It cruises between 55 and 60 mph. Gas mileage leaves a lot to be desired – about eight miles per gallon – with a tank that holds the equivalent of 28 American gal - lons. But you’re driving a vintage Rolls Royce, and it doesn’t get any better than that. According to its website, the Classic Car Club of America was founded in 1952 to celebrate the grand auto - mobiles of the prewar era. Cars can be American or foreign, built between 1925 and 1948. Cars older than 1925 may be accepted in to the club if they are nearly identical or funda - mentally the same as the prewar vehicle. A classic car description: it was high-priced when new and hand built in limited quantites. Other factors include The detailed and unique styling of the grill on this 1931 Packard 840 custom or handmade body, custom coach work and uphol - Club Sedan, is one of the reasons the automobile is so popular with collectors. This fabulous specimen is owned by stery, and other luxury accessories. Roseanne and Thomas Bayliff of Toledo. [email protected] – 11 – ORCCCA Theater Party, February 23, 2014 By Joan Virostek

Twenty-two ORCCCA members attended the theater party in February, and enjoyed the delightful musical comedy “Lucky Stiff”. Although he was dead, the “lucky stiff” spend a week in Monte Carlo being conveyed everywhere in a wheelchair. Needless to say, the body (a live actor) was the hit of the show. Our dinner stop was the Rosewood Grill at the historic Turner’s Mill in Hudson. Great food was enjoyed by all. ORC - CCA members who traveled some distance to attend the event were Bob and Kathy Mizieko from Vienna and Jim and Gail Cowin from Cambridge. Also attending were: Bobby and Kathy Girardi, Gary and Maria Rosenthal, Al and Diane Truelson, Joan Kamper, Dave Heinrichs, Harry and Kathy Wolk, Mike and Jane Dube, George and Marilyn Toth, Joan Virostek, Morrie and Wendy Dannenhirsh, Joan Virostek, and Bob Porter.

Kathy & Harry Wolk Wendy & Morrie Dannenhirsh – 12 – ORCCCA Theater Party . . continued

Joan Virostek, Al Truelson, Bobbie Girardi, Dave Heinrichs Alan and Diane Truelson, Dave Heinrichs and Joan Kamper

George and Marilyn Toth Kathy and Bobbie Girardi

Gary and Marcia Rosenthal, Wendy Dannenhirsh Bob and Kathy Mizieko

Jim and Gail Cowin Jane and Mike Dube – 13 – Thirsty Dog Brewery March 3, 2014 By Joan Virostek

The Thirsty Dog Brewery in Akron was our destination on Sunday, March 3. We understand that the firm is the second largest brewery in Ohio. As our bartender guide took us through the facility, he explained the different processes used in the brewing of beer. Those high gleaming steel vats are very impressive. They have a whole wall covered with the logos of their different brews, and each one features a different breed of dog. Of course our favorites were the ones with “Arnie” on them. In case you’ve never met him “Arnie” is the Sweigard’s great (in size and personality) Irish Wolfhound. We enjoyed sipping and sampling their wide variety of beers. I wish that I had taken a vote of our members’ favorite brew. I guess we may have to go back again to find out. Members attending were Margus and Vicki Sweigard, Bobby Girardy and son, Gary Rosenthal and son, Jane and Mike Dube, Al and Diane Truelson, Dawn and Dave Heinrichs, Dave and Jane Schultz, Chuck Loper, Joanm Virostek, Jim Keller and guests.

The Group Take your pick!

Tour of the facilities

– 14 – President Roosevelt Used to Ride Around in Al Capone’s Limousine Submitted by Joan Kamper

Hours after Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the Secret Service found themselves in a bind. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was to give his Day of Infamy speech to Congress on Tuesday, and although the trip from the White House to Capitol Hill was short, agents were not sure how to transport him safely. At the time, Federal Law prohib - ited buying any cars that cost more than $750, so they would have to get clearance from Congress to do that, and nobody had time for that. One of the Secret Service members, however, discovered that the US Treasury had seized the bulletproof car that mobster Al Capone owned when he was sent to jail in 1931. They cleaned it, made sure it was running fine and had it ready for the President the day after. Al Capone’s 1928 341a Town Sedan had 3,000 pounds of armor and inch-thick bulletproof windows. Mechanics are said to have cleaned and checked each feature of the Caddy well into the night of December 7th to make sure that it would run properly the next day for the Commander in Chief. The car was sold at an auction price of $341,000 in 2012. From the Past Photo by Trefney

Arrival of Roddie’s newly purchased 1930 Packard, August 1986

Part of the early welcoming committee. There was a total of 24 people throughout the evening. (l. to r.) Marilyn Roddie, Joan Virostek, Dick Johnston, Dick Roddie, Will Roach, Tom the truck driver, Harry Walkup and Joe Virostek. – 15 – – 16 – – 17 – – 18 – Above: Andy and MaDonna Wolf on Appalachian Tour Below: Hood can be lifted from either side, or removed altogether for heavy-duty repairs.

– 19 – – 20 – – 21 – – 22 – – 23 – Annual ORCCCA Tech Seminar a Big Success by Winton P. White

Just in time for the driving season, the Ohio Region CCCA hosted what has become its annual Technical Seminar on April 27, 2014. While the 2013 event was focused on safety inspections and marketing your Classic car, this year we invited professionals from several relevant parts of the car industry to talk with our members about things such as antique engine oil and collector car insurance. Dave Heinrichs of Heinrichs’ Vintage Car Shop in Columbia Station, Ohio generously offered the use of his facility once again, and by noon, more than 50 old car fans had arrived to socialize, have some lunch, and listen to Dick Pryce in his 1941 90 Series limousine is greeted by our presenters. Of note, several members drove collector host Dave Heinrichs (Bernie Golias’ 1922 Winton is visible in the background). vehicles to the seminar, including Dick Pryce in his imposing 1941 Buick 90 Series, Bob Brown in his Brad Penn distributors who arrived with samples found exceptional 1941 Cadillac 60 Special, Bernie Golias in his themselves overwhelmed by CCCA members eager to massive 1922 Winton, and Bob Porter in his lovely 1954 purchase some Brad Penn oil. I bought two cases for Cadillac Fleetwood. We welcomed members from other my 1929 Cadillac, completely convinced that it was the clubs, including the AACA, the Nifty Fifties Ford Club, right choice. as well as guests and family members of all ages. For $5, Following Ken was no easy task, but Jestin Davis of it was a great way to jump start the old car season here Hagerty Insurance stepped up and introduced himself as in northeast Ohio. Hagerty’s new northeast Ohio representative. Jestin will Co-hosts Matt and Melanie Harwood of Harwood also be very active with the club at local events, and will be Motors, LTD. kicked things off at about 12:30 by hosting youth judging at this year’s Stan Hywet Father’s introducing the first speaker, Ken Tyger of the American Day car show. With him were Jim Englert and Kim Todd of Refining Group in Pennsylvania. For those of you the Mobile Insurance Agency, local Hagerty agents who unfamiliar with this company, American Refining Group pointed out that their personalized service doesn’t cost extra produces Brad Penn Oil, formerly sold under the Kendall and puts an expert in your corner. Together, the three of brand name, and their line of oils should be familiar to them emphasized that insuring your collector car is critical anyone with an old car (popularly referred to as “the in several ways: First, be sure to have adequate coverage green oil”). Ken is an Oil Monitoring Analyst and his for liability. Many collectors merely buy the minimum knowledge of lubricants, old cars, and history was more without even realizing it as old car insurance is typically so than impressive. He came fully prepared with a multimedia affordable. As Jim was quick to point out, if you have the presentation that was quite compelling, explaining the minimum and injure someone, the insurance company will virtues of pure Pennsylvania crude, the processes that Brad simply write a check for their portion of the liability and Penn uses to formulate their lubricants, and why old cars walk away, leaving you to defend yourself. But if you have need oils specifically formulated for old engines. He adequate coverage to protect your home and assets, the addressed the zinc issue, which is a frequent source of insurance company becomes your partner in your defense. discussion among old car hobbyists and provided his I know it’s not pleasant to think about and fortunately expert opinion on the subject (verdict: if you have a accidents of any magnitude are very rare in our hobby, but flat-tappet cam, you should use an oil with zinc in it). the unpredictable nature of driving an old car makes this Details on the refining process, a brief history of the very sage advice. They also reminded everyone to make domestic oil industry, and a few hands-on demonstrations sure your agreed value policy (you DO have an agreed value made for a very informative and entertaining presentation. policy, don’t you?) tracks with your car’s current value. Afterwards, Ken fielded questions from the knowledgeable Many old cars appreciate and if you last reviewed your crowd, offering expert advice on a personal level. policy five or ten years ago, you may not be adequately Obviously, his words were quite compelling, as the covered today. Jestin pointed out that Hagerty offers an – 24 – Annual ORCCCA Tech Seminar . . continued array of appraisal tools to help you determine your car’s Special Thanks To: value and will work with you to find a number that makes Ken Tyger and Nick Dixon of the American Refining Group everyone comfortable. Even if you are not a Hagerty (www.penngrade1.com) customer, their advice was universal. Jestin Davis of Hagerty Insurance (www.hagerty.com) Judging by the lack of leftovers, lunch was delicious Jim Englert and Kim Todd of the Mobile Insurance Agency and with more than a few phone calls after the event (www.mobileinsagency.com) thanking us for bringing these experts in to talk to us, we Dave and Dawn Heinrichs of Heinrichs’ Vintage Car Shop can safely count this as another success for our members. It (www.HeinrichsVCS.com) appears that this will become a popular and well-attended Matt and Melanie Harwood of Harwood Motors, LTD. annual event each spring and we look forward to next year’s (www.HarwoodMotors.com) seminar.

Jim Pryce’s 1941 Buick 90 Limited Car of the Day Bob Brown’s 1941 Cadillac 60 Special Fleetwood

Jim Cowin’s 1941 Cadillac 60 Special Fleetwood Bob Porter’s 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special (nc)

Enthusiasts get acquainted and have some lunch. 1931 Packard and Jestin Davis, Jim Englert, and Kim Todd of Hagerty Insurance talk 1936 Cadillac in for service at the Heinrichs shop. with members about risk management. – 25 – Annual ORCCCA Tech Seminar . . continued

Gathering for Tech Session 1930 Packard 733 Club Sedan, Stephen Yoder

Dave Heinrich’s 1915 Electric David Schultz’ 1931 Lincoln Model convertible sedan

Bernie Golias’ 1922 Winton (n.c.) Future Classic? Dave Heinrich’s 1917 Winton (n.c.) Future Classic?

– 26 – Medina County One Day Caravan Sunday, May 18 by Bob Porter

Bobbie and Kathy Girardi put together a Spring tour of Medina area attractions. After partaking of an optional early lunch at the local Quaker Steak and Lube, members met up at the A.I. Root Company. This firm pioneered the Honeybee Industry of America, and was the first bee supply manufacturer in America. The family red brick Victorian home is quite impressive, as is the large gift shop. The busi - ness office across the street appears to be Arts & Crafts. The next stop was a privately owned museum called “The Little Wiz”, which featured early fire department equipment. The latest item was a 1916 Model T fire engine, although most items were pre-1900, when horses were used to pull rolling equipment. The third stop was just off Medina’s handsome Victorian square. It’s called “Castle Noel”, and as the name implies, the emphasis is on Christmas items. A guided tour takes about 45 minutes. Next was a drive in the country to Maple Side Farms on Pearl Road in Brunswick, where one could see as far as 50 miles as the topography dropped down. Strange to see the heavy traffic on Pearl, yet enjoy the quietness of the view looking west. Mother Nature looked on us favorably with both sun and warmth, encouraging 34 members to join in the fun. After viewing, we drove the short distance to the European Best Restaurant and Bakery, where a fine German buffet was served. Afterwards, Director Dave Heinrichs announced that new member Jim Keller won the “Car of the Day” award for his ‘1942 Packard 160 convertible. Thanks to Kathy and Bobbie for a delightful day!

Phil Masters checking out the fire equipment – 27 – Medina County One Day Caravan . . continued

Margus Sweigard, Kathy Giardi, Mike & Jane Dube Joan and Rudi Kamper, Al and Diane Truelson

Gary Rosenthal and sons Joan Kamper, Marjorie Strom, Jim Keller, Phil Masters, young Mr. Keller

Kathy and Harry Wolk Joan Virostek, Sally Sinclair

Bill and Chris Snyder and guest Guests of the Snyder’s – 28 – Medina County One Day Caravan . . continued

Bob Porter’s 1935 Cadillac Bill Snyder’s 1931 Marmon Sixteen Club Sedan

Jim Keller’s 1942 Packard 160 Dave Schultz’ 1931 Lincoln Convertible Sedan

Norm Cangey’s 1930 Packard Dave Heinrich’s 1917 Winton (nc)

Al Truelson’s 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood Gary Rosenthal’s 1941 Cadillac Fleetwood – 29 – Compliments of Carl Hummel and

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