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Inside This Issue Michigan Region 2018 Activities Calendar………...…..………....………….…….…4 From Your Editor…..…….….……….……….….….….….….…..….…….…………5 Greg Ornazian’s 1935 Delahaye 135M Teardrop Coupe..…….………………………7 Marcus Shelley’s 1935 Auburn 851 Touring Sedan….….…............…………………11 Ohio Region Mini-CARavan & Grand Classic..................….……………………….16 The 2018 Ice Cream Social………………….…………......….…….…………..…...21 The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Tour..………………….……........…………………23 2018 Concours of America at St. Johns…………………………………………..….26 Statement of Ownership…………………………………………………………..…29 Remembrance: Wally Donoghue………….…………………………………………30 Remembrance: Debbie Hayes Ferrand…………………….………………………...31 The Steering Column…………………….…………………………………………..32
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From Your Editor By Rich Ray As I write this we are just wrapping up a great Full ClassicÂŽ season in Michigan. The weather is cooling, reminding me why I should never complain about those hot August days. In any event, it was a busy season as you see from the table of contents of this issue: activities, activities and more activities. After checking out Greg Ornazian's Delahaye and Marcus Shelley's Auburn, you can move on to the Ohio Region Mini-CARavan & Grand Classic which drew a lot of participants from Michigan and Ontario. The 2018 Ice Cream Social was another great success as was the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Tour. Topping off the season was the 2018 Concours of America at St. Johns where Michigan Region members made a strong showing with both their Full ClassicÂŽ and non-classic cars. On a sad note, this issue marks the passing of two members who did a lot for the Michigan Region through the years: Wally Donoghue and Debbie Hayes Ferrand. They are remembered in these pages and our condolences go out to their families. There has been much discussion about the seeming demise of the collector car hobby due to lack of interest among younger people. While I don't dispute this trend, I recently experienced a small glimmer of hope. My grandson, Max, was telling his mother that he needed to buy a classic car magazine for a 5th grade project. His teacher wanted each student to bring a magazine about a subject that interests them from which they can cut photos, etc. My daughter suggested he take one of the many copies of Torque from his collection that spans back a couple of decades. With a look of complete horror, he said "Mom! You can't cut up Torque Magazine!" So off she took him to the store to buy a "disposable" car magazine. Hopefully, all this may help warm you, as you may be hunkered down in front of the fireplace on a blustery gray Michigan November day.
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What is a “Full Classic®” car? A Full Classic ® as defined by the Classic Car Club of America, is a “fine” or “distinctive” automobile, American or foreign built, produced between 1915 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 “oneshot” or automatic lubrication systems, help determine whether a car is considered to be a “Full Classic®”. The complete list of the Club’s recognized Classics may be obtained by writing the CCCA, P.O. Box 346160, Chicago, IL 60634 or at www.classiccarclub.org.
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Greg Ornazian’s 1938 Delahaye 135MS Teardrop Coupe
Article by Greg Ornazian
Emil Delahaye began building his eponymous automobiles in 1894 and they quickly became known for their racing prowess. Designer Jean Francois joined the company in 1935 to create the sporty Type 135 models for which Delahaye is widely recognized today. Delahaye built and sold their automobiles as running chassis only; all bodies were provided by custom coachbuilders. Giuseppe Figoni was born in 1894 in Piacenza, Italy and emigrated with his family to Paris as a child. He apprenticed to a wagon builder at fourteen and developed true artistic talent in metal. After service in World War I, he opened a body repair shop in Boulogne-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris. The business prospered and by 1925 Figoni was building complete bodies on a variety of chassis, including Delahaye, Bugatti, Renault, Delage, Panhard and Alfa Romeo. In 1935, Figoni took on a partner, businessman Ovidio Falaschi, who also originated from Italy, creating Figoni & Falaschi. This partnership created some of the most memorable designs of the 1930s through the 1950s. Falaschi kept an eye on the finances while Figoni provided the designs. Figoni was fascinated by the emerging aircraft industry and was strongly influenced by the shapes of planes. Much of his work centered around aerodynamics and creating the allusion of motion 8
Images by Don Wood III and the Author
even at a stand-still. He started with a simple sketch, reproducing the design by affixing narrow iron straps to the chassis and then created a wood frame in ash to which the hand-formed sheetmetal was attached. Figoni's fascination with tear drop shapes caused a sensation at the Paris Auto Salon of 1936 when he presented a Delahaye 135 with elliptical shapes and enclosed tear drop shaped pontoon fenders, which he called “enveloppantes" and is so well expressed in this coupe. This 1938 Delahaye 135 MS Teardrop Coupe, Chassis 60112, is equipped with the desirable racing specification 160 hp MS engine and custom coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi. The exterior is a cream color and the interior is finished in red leather with white piping. This Delahaye is a right-hand drive model with chrome wire wheels and also sports a rumble seat. The car was first displayed by Figoni & Falaschi on their stand at the 1938 Paris Auto Salon show. Prior to being shown on the stand, Joseph Figoni, an Italian national who immigrated to France had the grille painted blue, white and red; the colors of the French flag to show his love and patriotism for France and also his political statement against Hitler. The car is the only one of its design.
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Clockwise from below left: Chrome wire wheels add traditional elegance to the design; louvers accentuate the flowing lines; the red, white and blue grille honors Fignoni’s love of France and disapproval of Hitler; teardrop shapes flow together in the profile view; more teardrops in the taillamps and rumble seat step; the MS engine develops 160 HP; triple carburetors feed the thirsty engine.
The Delahaye has always been a favorite brand of mine, especially ones that carry coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi. Upon John O’Quinn’s untimely death, the car was purchased by another car collector, John Groendyke. John Groendyke’s passion for collecting often allows him to change his collection. The quality of the car’s restoration and its very well established lineage of ownership led me to its purchase when offered by John at the RM Auction at Amelia Island. During my ownership, the car was invited to Pebble Beach in 2016, the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, the Concours of America at St. Johns, as well as various other car shows. Since its restoration was near perfect, the car would win awards at every show it attended. Like John Groendyke, I too change the cars in my collection. Because of its uniqueness, beauty and value, I was unable to enjoy it as a car to drive – thus the decision to sell. With the help of Michigan Region CCCA member Mark Hyman (editor: see advertisement on inside front cover), this fabulous car has again moved on to another new home. November - December 2018
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Clockwise from left: rear hinged door provides ready access to the interior; the rumble seat is an interesting touch on the coupe; note the elegant wood trim on the instrument panel; even the door trim panels reflect flowing lines; speedometer and tachometer are centered on the panel with ancillary gages in front of the driver.
White trim accentuates the red leather seats; rumble seat passengers have good legroom; Greg & Robin Ornazian enjoy their Delahaye; the Delahaye as it appeared on the Figoni & Filaschi stand at the 1938 Paris Auto Show.
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Clockwise from above: A sample of the sketches created by Figoni & Falaschi in the 1930s to entice prospective clients to open their wallets; the Pebble Beach judges going over the car; the Delahaye on the show field at Pebble Beach in 1917; on the field with a line of teardrop cars; the rear view of the car is very striking.
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Marcus Shelley’s 1935 Auburn 851
Article by Marcus Shelley Images by Don Wood III & the Author All cars have a story. This car has many. Our life with “Scarlett” started in 2007. When I was young I had lots of old cars: Model T’s, a 1939 Chevy, a 1958 219 Mercedes, to name a few. When I left home to seek my success in industry the only car that went with me was the Mercedes. Years later I would find myself married with children. It was at that time that I agreed with my wife that after our second child finished college I could again pursue the old cars I so loved. Hypothetically, we agreed to two things. One; the car had to be enjoyable for passengers and family, so this meant a closed car. Two; if you could only get one car, what would it be? It had to be special. These criteria drew me to look for one car in particular. I had known of the Auburn Car Company since high school and I knew that they made the Auburn, Cord and Model J Duesenberg cars. Several of these cars have been setting price records my whole life., but luckily, many of the 4-door models had remained reasonably priced. So, I set about looking for a full option 1935 Auburn 851 4 door sedan. We were already members of the ACD Club, so I took advantage of the ability to place an advertisement in the club magazine. Upon returning from a road trip with my wife, I absentmindedly pushed the “play messages” button on the answering machine. There was a voice saying, “I think I have the car you are looking 12
for”. Of course, my wife wanted to know what he could possibly be talking about. That is when I explained that, well, since our son was now out of college, I was of course searching for an old car. And this man was calling about selling us an Auburn 851 touring sedan. I said this with my very best smile! After having flown to Maryland on the next available flight to see Scarlett with great excitement, I learned that she needed brake work. That seemed manageable, since we were searching for a driver, a car we could have fun with, not a trailer queen; this seemed to be it. Plus, it was red, my favorite color! So, we had her shipped directly to Brian Joseph’s Classic & Exotic Services so he could install his stainless-steel brake system. While he had her there, I asked him to go over the car and see if there were any other major issues. Well, his shop discovered that there were some very major issues. Such as the engine really needed to be rebuilt; so much for buying a “driver” that was ready to go. Home came the car with all of its bits. I then set about studying how to rebuild the engine. Some friends suggested I should try rebuilding a lawn mower first. After much research and many fits and starts the best course was determined to be taking the engine out and having it professionally rebuilt by John Forsyth of Ohio, a pro who specialized in these engines. Once we had the rebuilt engine back in the winter of 2011, it became clear we should also rewire the car. November - December 2018
Clockwise from above: The restyled 1935 grille and flared fenders make an attractive front end; the rear end features a built in trunk for clean appearance; hood louvers vent air; the straight 8-cylinder engine produces 115 HP; the rebuilt engine has proved reliable on many trips; this is why the wiring was completely replaced; American flags decorate the front end.
Fortunately for me, I had very good expert friends that helped me out numerous times. Particularly, Jeff and Dwayne at Grosse Pointe Auto Repair who let me leave Scarlett at their professional garage for most of a year. Jeff and Dwayne told me what to do and let me work on the car a couple of days a week. As part of that process, we were able to go through the whole drivetrain and it turned out to be in surprisingly good shape. For example, I had been told that the 2-speed rear end did not work, but when it was disassembled and reassembled correctly, it started working right away and has worked great since. Even the dome light worked again. The history of the Auburn Automobile company is substantial, but the story of the 1935 model year is of interest. The company had spent half a million dollars in 1933 to launch the 1934 models. The 1934 model year was a disaster. Harold Ames, a director of the Cord company, had been one of the people critical of the 1934 model. He was called to Chicago early in 1934 and asked to take on the challenge of improving the Auburn. He was given a budget of just $50,000. With this little budget he took Gordon Buehrig and Augie Duesenberg and moved them from Indianapolis to tiny Auburn, Indiana. This is when history changed, as detailed in Gordon Buehrig’s book, Rolling Sculpture, A Designer and His Work. November - December 2018
Augie went to work with Lycoming and Schwitzer-Cummins to come up with something that would give the new Auburn a performance image. The 8-cylinder engine already had 115 horsepower, but with the new Schwitzer supercharger the engine developed 150 h.p. propelling the sport model to a guaranteed 100 miles per hour. Even the sedan models could reportedly do 90 mph. Gordon was given the job of doing the re-design. According to Gordon, “with a $50,000 budget, we could not do much�. The chassis and bodies were carried over. The hood, fenders and grill were changed to give the car a distinctive look. The car also received a special new hood ornament which remains an art deco icon to this day. This rounded out the face lift. The 1935 cars were introduced in the summer of 1934 as a mid-year model change. 1935 style changes helped get sales up, but what Ames really wanted was a crowd-drawing car. That is when Gordon got the idea to reintroduce the boat tail speedster. Auburn had made boat tails in the past and in fact there were still a hundred bodies left over at the Union City body plant. Gordon had his team cut and weld the bodies to make a car like the boat tail he had made for Duesenberg. 13
Clockwise from above: Auburn designer Gordon Buehrig’s wife Kay autographed Scarlett’s instrument panel; door inner trim panels are original; glove box door features an art deco theme; period license plate and two club tags identify the Auburn; Marcus & Irene Shelley with Scarlett; Marcus with Scarlett during her restoration; commodious rear seat with rear hinged doors for easy entry; driver’s compartment is spacious with important instruments right in front of the driver.
The idea was to have people walk into the dealership to look at a boat tail speedster but then go home with a 4-door sedan like Scarlett. This new Auburn boat tail was introduced in late 1934 and was an instant hit. In fact, it remains a hit today. According to its frame and body numbers Scarlett started life around October 1934 as a 1935 Supercharged Sedan. She was saved from extinction by a father and son team in Southern California in the 1950’s. The story goes that they came across the car in a junk yard and fixed the car up as a high school driver. At that time the car was a black supercharged sedan. Because of the renowned record keeping of Randy Ema, chief historian for Duesenberg in the ACD club, we know quite a bit about the car around 1970. As the car was an unusual super charged sedan, it was sold from owner to owner through the years. In about 1974 the car was sold to Brent Walker in Salt Lake City, Utah. Then, around 1978, the car was back in California and Randy recalls that the car was converted to 14
its current red color, which is Navaho Red, confirmed by the ACD museum archives. This color was selected because it matches an advertised color seen in such magazines as Fortune in 1934. After the new paint in California, the car was bought by a restorer in Pennsylvania, Paul Fischer. Another East coast owner was Joel Givner, former ACD president, who fondly remembers having his little daughter in the car, still supercharged. Joel fondly called the car “Rose Bud”, after the famous reference in the movie Citizen Kane. But the car returned to Paul Fischer before going to the last two owners, Jack Wolff and then me. Jack thought he was getting the car still supercharged, but it turned out that Paul had removed that engine and replaced it with the current engine, GG4002. The original engine had been G44656. The old engine reportedly went on to a new life in a roadster. The new engine was a correct engine, in fact, the car remains a certified November - December 2018
Auburn car, A-174. Regardless, our car became another of those supercharged cars that lost its engine to a more valuable convertible. But that was not the end of the story. Jack was still happy to have the car, as are we, because it was a good driving car. He toured the car for many years until declining health got the better of him. We acquired the car from Jack and set about sorting things out. Jack never named the car but told us in 2012 that he thought the name “Scarlett” fit her to a “T”. The cool thing about Scarlett is that she attracts attention everywhere she goes. She does November - December 2018
not need to be super charged. In fact, supercharging the engine again was determined to add little to the engine capabilities while greatly increasing the potential for trouble while driving. The Auburn came with many advanced features. It had a 2-speed rear end, hydraulic brakes, Startix, the first X frame, a powerful engine with an aluminum head and a freewheeling engine. The wheelbase is 117 inches and the hood is nearly as long as the rest of the car. When new the car was sold as affordable luxury. 15
Today in the ACD club there are about twenty-five 8-cylinder 4door sedans registered worldwide, including both 1935 & 1936 models. It should be noted that the 1935 and 1936 Auburn are the same model car. The only difference is the number on the grill. When these cars were new, the 4-door models would have been more common, but convertibles have been saved over sedans, particularly during WWII when many cars were scrapped for the war effort. Auburn cars have remained popular since they were new. The ACD club has existed since 1953 and has now had an annual reunion convention continuously for 64 years. 16
Opposite page: The “How Dad Won� ad features the 4-door sedan. Above: The car in this ad looks just like Scarlett except for wire wheels.
While Scarlett has never been completely restored, the car has been worked on by many happy owners so that she presents reasonably well today. We have enjoyed driving Scarlett on many adventures. Since she returned to service in 2011 we have driven her about 5,000 miles. She has been out in heavy rain and scorching heat with our family on many CARavans, parades and car club meetings. We hope to enjoy many, many more trips together and we look forward to seeing you out there. November - December 2018
Ohio Region Mini-CARavan & Grand Classic Article by Phil Fischer
As a prelude to the Ohio Grand Classic, Dave Johnson organized a “Mini-CARavan” in his home town of Salem, Ohio. Two years ago I penned an article on the event; it was the very first driving tour Helen and I attended with the CCCA. When a notice was published that there would be another driving tour sponsored by Dave Johnson and the Ohio Region I signed up again. Dave certainly knows how to “throw a party”!
Images by Don Wood III
sticker saying goes, “If you see this car on a trailer, it’s been stolen, call the police”! We arrived on Wednesday afternoon and that evening we attended a cocktail reception hosted by Dave Johnson at his “Classic Carriage House”. Later, Dave graciously opened his home to host a dinner that evening complete with live music for entertainment.
Several Michigan-based members Above: Gene Tareshawty, noted Packard Darrin expert, with the fourteen Packard Darrins displayed at signed up for the CARavan, including The tour began on Thursday, July 12th, the Grand Classic, probably the largest number of Lee and Floy Barthel with Kent and with the first driving stop in Hartville to Darrins ever gathered in one place. Amy Jidov as passengers in Lee’s 1941 visit Dan Hanlon’s “Car Barn MuseCadillac, Dan Sommers and Paul Wise um”. The Museum houses over thirtyBelow: Dave Johnson and his navigator leading the tour on Ohio’s open country roads. in Dan’s 1947 Convertible Sedan, Rogfive award winning vintage vehicles. er and Beverly Melton driving their The walls are lined with vintage porce1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible, lain signs collected throughout his lifeGreg and Kathy Kosmatka in their time. The Museum is not just a static 1934 Packard Convertible Victoria, display venue, but also houses Dan’s Bruce Blevins 1933 Packard 613, Neal workshop where he restores vehicles. and Lois Porter in their 1942 Packard There are very few car collections anyDarrin, while Greg and Jean Stachura where as wonderfully displayed as Dan opted for modern transportation and, Hanlon’s. finally, your writer in our 1941 Cadillac Coupe. Our own Don Wood was Our next stop was a luncheon at Conthe photographer throughout the tour gress Lake Country Club where we and took well over 1000 photos in the enjoyed a delicious lunch and took the course of the four-day event. This remarkable event was attended by opportunity to cool down in preparation for the next leg of our tour. over 100 CCCA members from twelve states and Canada. Refreshed, we left for Canton to visit “Canton Classic Car Museum”. Established in 1978 by the late Marshall Belden Sr., over forty I am an advocate of driving your Classic to the various events unusual classic and special interest vehicles are displayed throughsponsored by the Club and this Mini CARavan was no exception. out the museum. Across from the Museum is the private shop where Helen and I in our '41, accompanied by Lee and Floy in their '41, Classics are in the process of restoration. Returning from Canton, drove the distance to Salem, Ohio. Greg Kosmatka and Kathy drove we had just enough time to clean up after our drive and then enjoy their Packard as well from Michigan. We battled extreme heat and a laid back BBQ dinner in the club house at the Salem Country humidity, but all were up to the challenge. As that old bumper Club. November - December 2018
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Clockwise from left: Full Classics® in front of Dave Johnson’s Classic Carriage House for the welcoming dinner; more Classics parked on Dave’s property; Dave welcoming tour participants to his home; dining was set up in Dave’s Carriage House; participants check out the work shop area in Dan Hanlon’s Car Barn Museum.
Clockwise from above: Greg Ornazian and Roger Melton chat outside Dan Hanlon’s Car Barn; a line of Packards in the Car Barn; the exterior of Dan’s barn; a Packard Darrin in front of the Congress Lake Country Club where participants enjoyed lunch; one of the display rooms filled with Packard cars and memorabilia.
Friday, July 13th, ignoring superstitious, we enjoyed a sunny summer day for a drive stopping first at Fred Zwicker’s TP Tools Auto Museum in Canton. The Museum houses a collection of between forty and fifty cars from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. Mingled among the cars are vignettes featuring a 50’s Soda Bar, a Chocolate Malt Bar, a 50’s Buick Service Station and a country store. Crossing the large parking lot, we toured the 5,000 square foot show room of TP Tools extensive auto restoration products. Leaving TP Tools behind, we drove to Youngstown for a tour of the Museum of Industry & Labor. Youngstown was a booming steel producing city in the early 20th Century, enjoying its peak in the 1970’s. The bottom fell out of the steel industry, plants closed and hard times hit Youngstown. The Museum allows a visitor to see 18
how labor intensive steel production was throughout the years and given a glimpse of the machinery needed to produce steel. The steel industry was intertwined with daily life of those living in Youngstown. The lunch stop for the tour was at “The Lake Club”, which was sponsored by Gene Tareshawty. There we enjoyed a “summer lunch” in the air conditioned comfort of the Club House with a beautiful view overlooking Lake Evans. Our final stop for the day was a tour at Gene Tareshawty’s “Packard Darrin Museum” in Austintown. Gene has accumulated a treasure trove of Packard parts over the years and currently devotes his collecting to 1940 Packard custom-bodied Darrins. Designed by the November - December 2018
Clockwise from left: The CARavan on the road; some of the Classics at the Canton Classic Car Museum; an interesting display in the museum including a chassis with a wood body sans sheetmetal giving a clear idea of how bodies were built; Full Classics parked at the Salem Country Club.
Clockwise from right: TP Tools welcomed the CCCA to its fascinating facilities; one of the display rooms at TP Tools features Full Classics and later special interest cars; The Museum of Industry & Labor in Youngstown; “The Steelmakers” statue outside the Youngstown Steel Museum; members dig into the BBQ at the Salem Country Club; Phil & Helen Fischer wait their turn at the BBQ.
legendary Dutch Darrin, these special Packards are displayed throughout his collection. Gene provided cool refreshments as we strolled among his collection. The tour returned to Salem and dinner that evening was hosted by Dave Johnson at the Spread Eagle Tavern in Hanoverton. This unique building was constructed in 1837 as a Tavern House and Inn during the heyday of the Erie Canal system. Saturday, July 14th the tour concluded at the CCCA Ohio Region Grand Classic. As a surprise on the morning of July 14th, we were November - December 2018
all invited for coffee and Danish at Dave Gano’s “Carriage House”. After we lined up our Classics on Dave’s street, we were treated to a tour of Dave’s elaborate “Carriage House”. To refer to it as a garage, would be a terrible disservice. It was a spectacularly designed piece of architectural artwork. As our host, Dave provided breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, coffee and even a mimosa if you so chose. The ladies particularly enjoyed touring the awesome gardens around the property. The Classics then paraded through Salem, Ohio, assisted by the local police, who blocked the intersections providing a safe route to the Salem Country Club and the 2018 Ohio Region Grand Classic. A highlight of the event was the presence of 14 Packard Darrins, believed to be the most ever in one 19
Clockwise from above left: Evans Lake where Gene Tareshawty hosted lunch offered a huge temptation for participants after a hot morning on the road; Packard Youngstown Motor Company houses Tareshawty’s spectacular Packard Darrin collection; one of Gene’s more unique Darrins; a beautiful line of Full Classics®; the sumptuous interior of one of the Darrins; a Darrin convertible; dinner was at Dave Johnson’s Spread Eagle Tavern; part of an interesting display of 1940 Packard instrument panels.
Clockwise from above left: Members enjoy coffee & donuts at David Gano’s Carriage House which was the staging point for the parade to the Grand Classic at the Salem Country Club; Phil Fischer, Lee & Floy Barthel and Amy & Kent Jidov escape the heat of the show field; David Gano’s Carriage House is even more impressive with his 1931 Cadillac V16 Imperial Limousine parked in front; the Grand Classic show field at the Salem Country Club; your intrepid club photographer, Don Wood III, caught on the other side of the camera at Dave Gano’s.
place including the production factories, due to the very low production numbers for these beautiful automobiles. Michigan Region was represented by 14 Classics judged and several more exhibited. Overall, the mini-CARavan and Grand Classic made for a phenomenal four days. 20
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Michigan Region Classics at the Ohio CARavan & Grand Classic
1941 Cadillac 60 Special Sedan Lee Barthel
1933 Packard 1002 Sedan
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Bruce Blevins
Phil Fischer
1934 Packard 1101 Conv. Victoria
1931 Cadillac 16 Imperial Limo.
Greg Kosmatka
David Gano
1938 Cadillac 75 Conv. Coupe
1937 Packard 1507 Conv. Victoria
David Johnson
Larry Pumphrey
1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
1942 Packard Darrin Convertible
Roger Melton
Neal Porter
1947 Cadilac Series 62 Conv. Coupe
1938 Packard 1605 Conv. Sedan
Dan Sommer
Andy Wolf
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The 2018 Ice Cream Social Article by Phil Fischer Images by Don Wood III
On Sunday, July 22, 2018, the Michigan Region CCCA held the annual “ Ice Cream Social ” at the home of Lee and Floy Barthel in Northville, Michigan. The weather cooperated and was quite comfortable for the afternoon. As in the past, the Michigan Region CCCA shared this event with the Detroit Opera House volunteers and guests. Ninety-five CCCA members and friends were in attendance for the event and there was plenty of ice cream for everyone to enjoy. We were entertained by a live band playing old favorites, while we enjoyed our self-created sundaes. Bob Leich was busy at the blender whipping up "Hummers" for those who wished for a little more punch in their ice cream. The grounds around Lee and Floy’s home provided an interesting array of unique statues and fountains. Guests were able to walk through the greenhouse and check out the raised garden bed. Always a relaxing stop is the koi pond under the pergola to see the fish and watch the butterflies. Seven Full Classics® were displayed at the event including Lee Barthel's 1941 Cadillac, 60 Special sedan, 1936 Pierce Arrow 8 and 1938 Bentley Derby Drophead; Phil and Helen Fischer's 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe, Paul Wise's 1940 Cadillac 60 Special Sedan, Rick Barrett's 1937 Bentley Drophead and John Matthews' 1947 Packard 2106 Sedan. Also parked around the grounds were a variety of collector cars ranging from the 1950s through the Muscle Car era.
Clockwise from top: The drum major leads a group of children through the yard; a rhino protects his territory; Jean Stachura, Helen Fischer and Floy Barthel were ready to greet guests; plenty of seating was available for everyone to enjoy their ice cream; an interesting mix of nonClassics had their own parking area.
This year’s Ice Cream Social was once again a memorable event.
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/Clockwise from left: Paul Wise’s 1940 Cadillac 60 Special; Lee Barthel’s Bentley; Rick Barrett’s Bentley; John Matthews’ 1947 Packard Touring Sedan; Phil Fischer’s 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan; this fellow seemed a little grumpy over the crowd in his territory; the band played on; Brian Segrest and Brittany Fanning enjoying the day.
Clockwise from right: Neal Porter and Dick Kughn got the memo about wearing blue shirts; Bob Leich hard at work making Hummers; Tlanda McDonald, Lee Belf and Carol Bray enjoying the day; the ice cream servers were ready to go; Greg Stachura and Bruce Blevins solve the world’s problems; Ed Meurer was looking dapper as always.
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The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Tour
Article & Images by Phil Fischer
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, members and guests of the Michigan Region CCCA toured a Michigan Historical Landmark, the former Ford Piquette Avenue plant. Constructed in 1904, it was the birthplace of the Ford Model T automobile and from these humble beginnings, Henry Ford built his automobile empire. Three CCCA members drove their Classics to the event: Greg Kosmatka drove his 1934 Packard, Paul Wise drove his 1940 Cadillac and I drove my 1941 Cadillac. Our tour began around 10:00 a.m. with a short historical movie about the history of the Ford Piquette Plant following its construction by Henry Ford, its sale and then subsequent use through the decades. It was scheduled to be demolished, but through the efforts of several energetic individuals the building was saved.
On display is a 1903 Ford Model A (NC) designed by Henry Ford. It was to be produced by his “Detroit Automobile Company”, his failed second attempt at building automobiles. His investors and Ford did not agree with the design and he left the company with a 900-dollar buyout. The investors then called upon Henry Leland who took over the company and produced the 1903 Cadillac (NC) using the Ford-designed automobile blueprints. If you place a 1903 Ford next to a 1903 Cadillac, they are identical with the exception of the motors that power them. Starting in 1904, the Piquette Plant produced the Ford automobile with the starting price of $850. Each new production year resulted in a lower price for a Ford. By 1908, Henry Ford had completed the design of the iconic Model T. It was put into production at the newly constructed plant in Highland Park, Michigan.
As we toured the facility, our “docent”, Don LaCombe, narrated an Henry Ford had his office on the Clockwise from top left: The “Secret Experimental Room” historical presentation which consecond floor of the plant where he where Henry Ford designed the Ford Model T (NC) that revolutionized life in America (the wall has been partialy removed for densed the early history of the could keep an eye on the producbetter viewing); Henry Ford’s office in the Piquette Plant; three Ford Motor Company into a truly tion process, but Ford designed Full Classics® parked in the Piquette Plant lot include Phil entertaining experience. Several the Model T in a secret room on Fischer’s 1941 Cadillac Coupe, Paul Wise’s 1940 Cadillac Seanecdotal stories related Henry the third floor of the Piquette dan and Greg Kosmatka’s 1934 Packard. Ford’s achievements as well as his Plant. Only a handful of selected failures early on in the creation of individuals had access to the room the Ford Model T (NC) automoand this kept his design a secret bile. As we walked through the facility, each vehicle on display had from the other car makers in the city. By the end of production of its own story about the part it played in the Ford Motor Company. 24
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Clockwise from above: 1903 Ford Model A (NC) was built at the Piquette plant while Henry Ford was designing the Model T (NC), docent describes an early Ford built at the plant; docent describes the “Secret Experimental Room” to Amy Jidov and Lee & Floy Barthel; docent describes a Ford Model T snowmobile conversion with skis replacing the front wheels; members enjoy looking at the various displays in the museum; docent describes a Ford Model T tractor conversion.
Piquette Plant Tour Participants Lee & Floy Barthel John Bertolone Carol Bray Steve Cizmas Bob Denk & Linda Pilous Ara & Diane Ekizian Phil & Helen Fischer Kent & Amy Jidov Greg & Kathy Kosmatka Tlanda McDonald Jerry Medow Gerald Szostak Paul & Sandy Wise
the Model T in 1927, over 15 million had been produced with the final price lowered to only $260. Here are some “did you know” facts about the production of the Ford Model T: Ford’s ability to streamline the moving assembly line was the result of all the parts being engineered to identical tolerances, making them interchangeable between assembly plants around the world. No longer did each part require any further hand fitting by the worker on the assembly line. A worker on the line had 1 ½ minutes to install the part on the Model T, as it passed by his work station. The 1908 Ford Model T was the first American automobile to have the steering wheel on the left side of the vehicle. All other manufacturers used right hand steering up to this point. Interestingly, Henrys’ wife, Clara, was responsible for the change; she “requested” that the Model T have left hand steering and Henry made it happen. It eventually became the standard in the auto industry. One unforeseen side effect of producing a motor vehicle so affordable to the masses and in such large quantities was the sale of used Ford cars plummeted. November - December 2018
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Clockwise from below: Richard and Scott Tham’s 1914 Regal(NC); a 1908 Maxwell AA Runabout (NC) on display; a 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring (NC) on display; Kent & Amy Jidov and Lee & Floy Barthel enjoy lunch at Ford’s Garage Restaurant; Helen Fischer (back), Linda Pilous, Bob Denk, Brian, Ara & Diane Ekizian, John Bertolone and Brian Segrest at lunch; Ford’s Garage Restaurant in Dearborn.
Among the non-Classic vehicles on display throughout the Museum are a few on loan from the collections of Michigan Region CCCA members. Richard and Scott Thams have their 1914 Regal on display, John Forster loaned his 1911 Cadillac and 1908 Maxwell and Mark Thomas has his 1922 Ford Model T among the T’s on display. With so many Model Ts on the road, a bustling aftermarket parts industry flourished providing a multitude of accessories and performance parts for the Model T. Interestingly, as well as the aftermarket items available, Henry Ford offered a variety of conversion kits for his automobile. Among them was a tractor conversion for farm use, a wooden body for commercial use, a snowmobile conversion and a “fifth wheel” conversion kit that allowed the Model T to pull a large trailer. We spent an entertaining couple of hours on the tour and those who wished drove over to Ford’s Garage Restaurant in Dearborn, Michigan for lunch. The Michigan Region has dined there in the past and, after the Piquette Plant tour, it seemed a fitting end to an enjoyable Club event. 26
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2018 Concours of America at St. Johns
By Greg Stachura Images by Don Wood III
A competition for excellence is the theme of Michigan’s own Concours d’Elegance, held at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. That elegant tradition returned for a 40th anniversary and showed that it had lost none of its original luster. The featured coachbuilders were Rollston and Mercedes Benz, understandably revered by collectors for their fine designs and craftsmanship. The summer weather was as pleasant as any in concours’ memory, attracting a large number of attendees who offered liberally their favorable impressions. The concours offers something for everyone and the docents, introduced last year, attracted larger crowds, eager to learn something more of the cars featured in those live presentations. This year we hosted a congenial group from the Saratoga Automobile Museum in New York showing them the dramatic renaissance of Detroit and the historical features of the Packard Proving Grounds, Henry Ford’s Piquette Plant and Belle Isle, as well as the fine Adderley and Stahl collections and the unique M1 garage condominiums in Pontiac. Friday night our guests attended the Motor City Mingle, this year‘s celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Concours of America by several of our local celebrities. Our new friends from New York told us that they shall become regular attendees!
On Saturday morning an open-to-the-public and most interesting seminar was emceed by Hagerty’s own Brad Philips. He led an engaging discussion highlighting stories on the spectacular buys that are still available to those interested in our hobby. The line-up of participating Above: Bill & Barbara Parfet’s 1935 Duesenexperts included Wayne Carini, Jeff Lane berg SJ receives Best of Show - American and Dave Kinney, with special guest Brian Rabold, Hagerty’s Vice President of ValuBelow: Concours founder Don Sommer relaxes in front of his 1930 Packard 740 Phaation Services. The popular Art Exhibition eton featured in the Our Founding Fathers open to the public, both morning and aftercatetory. noon on Saturday, featured the finest artists in the craft, including our Michigan Region members Alex Buchan and Tom Hale who have long supported the concours.
The extracurricular events in the two days preceding the concours included a driving tour hosted by Michigan’s own Hagerty Insurance and the perennial Cars and Coffee. Our Hagerty friends sponNovember - December 2018
sored an optional Ride and Drive where registrants were able to ride or drive a selection of classic and iconic cars to choose from, with optional manual or automatic transmissions.
The field of cars was grand and the Classics were well represented by some of the finest ever manufactured. The featured collectors were Sam and Emily Mann who brought to the show an impressive group of splendid automobiles, several of which were one-off. Happily, our own Michigan Region members, Bill and Barbara Parfet of Hickory Corners, MI won Best in Show American, with their stunning 1935 Duesenberg SJ. Terry and Jennifer Adderley of Troy, Michigan won the Best in Class Rollston Coachwork with a 1935 Duesenberg J. Other Michigan Region winners in Classic classes featured at the event are pictured on the next pages of our magazine. 27
A Sampling of Michigan Region Cars at St. Johns
1938 Cadillac 60 Special Sedan Dan Bazner Best in Class
1932 Duesenberg J Roadster
1938 Mercedes Benz B Cabriolet
Terry Adderley
Ted Stahl
Lion Award
Best in Class
1932 Chrysler Imperial CL Conv. Sedan
1930 Bentley Speed Six Sportsman’s Salon
Bob Becker
Bill Parfet
Most Significant Chrysler
Best Driving Award
1940 Packard 180 Custom Conv. Sedan
1936 Cord 810 Cabriolet
Dan Hanlon
Greg Ornazian
Best Reflection
Lion Award
1939 Plymouth P8 Conv. Sedan (NC)
1934 Hupmobile T-427 Sedan (NC)
Dick Thams
Ted Stahl
Best in Class
Best in Class
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1911 Pope Hartford Model W Roadster )NC(
1912 Havers 6-44 Touring (NC)
Mark Hyman
Terry Ernest
Lion Award
Lion Award
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A Sampling of Michigan Region Cars at St. Johns 1958 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible (NC)
1910 Ford Model T Touring (NC) Ralph Boyer Lion Award
1918 Pierce Arrow Model 48 5-Pass Touring
Steve Plunkett
Joe Crea
Jet Age Class of ‘58
1940 Packard Darrin Conv. Coupe
1937 Pckard 1506 Conv. Coupe
Ted Stahl
Neal Porter
1935 Cadillac 355D Series 20 Conv. Sedan
1935 Packard 1208 Conv. Sedan
Ed DeVries
Ed Meurer
1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible (NC) Bill Golling
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1940 Packard Darrin Conv. Coupe
1931 Marmon
David Johnson
Terry Adderley
Conv. Coupe
1953 Kaiser Manhattan Sedan (NC) Sam Haberman
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A Sampling of Michigan Region Cars at St. Johns 1910 Stanley Steamer 61 Toy Tonneau (NC) Gerald Szostak
1911 Oldsmobile Limited Touring (NC) Lee Belf
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The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for Federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average No. Average No. Issue During of Copies of Preceding Published 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date a. Total Number of Copies (net Press Run) 400 400 b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 1. Outside-County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541 312 254 2. Paid In County Subscriptions (include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies) 45 73 3. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales and other nonUSPS paid distribution None None 4. Other Classes mailed through USPS None None
c. Total Paid and/or requested circulation (sum of b 1,2,3,&4) 357 327 d. Free distribution by mail (Samples complementary and other free) 1. Outside-County as stated on Form 3541 0 0 2. In-County as stated on Form 3541 0 0 3. Other classes mailed through USPS 0 0 e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) None None f. Total Free Distribution (Sum of d. & e.) None None g. Total Distribution (Sum of c. & f.) 357 327 h. Copies not Distributed 43 43 i. Total (Sum of g.&H.) 400 400 j. Percentage Paid and/or Requested Circulation 100% 100% I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Tlanda McDonald
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Remembrance:
Wally Donoghue
Long time Michigan Region member, Wally Donoghue, passed peacefully at home on July 17, 2018 with his wife, Marlene and his family, following a battle with ALS. Wally got the car bug during his junior year in high school in early 1952 when he happened across a Cord 812 convertible in a filling station near his school in Omaha. He thought it was the most fantastic car he had ever seen and spent about a half hour talking with the proud owner who was a member of AACA and HCCA. Wally was hooked. He joined the HCCA and, after some searching in barns out in the country, bought a running 1920 Model T touring for $40.00 from two hard farming spinsters. In 1954, while a student at Carnegie Institute of Technology, he joined the CCCA and the Western Pennsylvania Region becoming CCCA member number 106. Wally covered some of his college expenses buying and selling collector cars including a drivable 1929 Packard 640 convertible coupe that he purchased from a junk yard near Annapolis, MD for $75.00 and a few month later sold to another CCCA member as a parts car for $200. He married Marlene Speer shortly after graduation and moved to Plymouth, Michigan in 1958 where Wally joined General Motors in the Noise and Vibration Laboratory and other design areas. In 1969, he left GM and with Marlene established several successful small businesses: Plymouth Player Piano and Music Box Company, Safety First Flying Club, Dynamic Aviation, Great Lakes Instrument Service, Enthusiast’s Garage, and Creative Health Products. Wally designed and manufactured the Slim Guide® Skinfold Caliper. Wally loved everything mechanical and electrical. He was once described this way: if you ask Wally for the time, he will tell you how to build a clock! He owned many classic cars and was active in the Classic Car Club of America from 1954 until his death, participating in over 25 CCCA CARavans. Wally and Marlene were instrumental in starting the annual Steak Roast; certainly a well appreciated legacy. Wally served as Michigan Regional Director in 2006-7 and continued serving on our Board. He was the recipient of virtually every Regional award, and was always willing to share his vast knowledge of classic cars - especially Rolls Royce. Wally will be missed by all of us and our condolences go out to Marlene and the Donoghue family. Wally's family has suggested anyone interested in honoring him consider a donation to the Plymouth Historical Society (www.plymouthhistory.org/support-us/donate.html), the Penn Theatre (www.penntheatre.com/donation.html), the Michigan Philharmonic (https://michtix.com/organizations/567/donate) and WRCJ FM Radio (https://be.wrcjfm.org/donate/).
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One of Marlene’s favorite photos of Wally, being Wally, taken by Bobbi’dine Rodda. Wally with his first “Classic”, a 1920 Ford Model T Touring (NC). He used this as his daily driver all through college and he courted Marlene in it. Marlene says that the car lacked side curtains and they just relied on the tried and true “armstrong heater”. It was worth it inasmuch as Wally eventually stepped up to a collection of Rolls Royces.
Finally, a book of Full Classic® car road tests. From a mighty Duesenberg to a supple Franklin, twenty-eight road tests of some of the most desirable and some of the most obscure Full Classic cars. Road Testing Cars of Distinction puts you in the driver’s seat for a vicarious driving experience never before offered to the public. Discover how fast a Locomobile, Bugatti or Railton are and their suitability for touring in today’s conditions. Road Testing Cars of Distinction is a 220-page book worth reading while supporting the Classic Car Club of America ®. Although available through Amazon.com, purchase a copy directly from the author and use Promo Code: CCCA for a 5% donation of the retail price to the CCCA Education Fund. To purchase, call Ed Miller (239-253-7075) or email: edpackard33@aol.com. Black & white edition $29.95; full color edition $39.95 plus tax. Road Testing Cars of Distinction captures the very essence of pre-WWII luxury automobiles. Unlike other books, Road Testing Cars of Distinction takes a very deep dive into the engineering, driving and performance that make our Classic cars extraordinary. David W. Johnson President, CCCA Education Foundation Former President, CCCA
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Remembrance:
Debbie Hayes
Michigan Region member, Deborah Ann Hayes, wife of member Bob Ferrand, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Westland, Michigan. Debbie and Bob have been active in the Michigan Region for many years. Both shared an interest in Full ClassicÂŽ cars. Debbie worked with Dick Kughn's collection for 42 years, restoring, maintaining and showing his cars. It is also where she met Bob. She participated in many region activities over the years and was always willing to offer advice to fellow members on techniques to maintain and improve their cars. Debbie is also survived by her son, Jason and stepdaughter Meagan Opperman.
Right: Bob and Debbie at Meadowbrook. Below: Debbie at Bay Harbor.
Friends and family gathered to celebrate her life at a memorial service, officiated by Pastor Darrin Lee, on Saturday, August 25 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Livonia, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, donations in Debbie's name to Cornerstone Baptist Church are welcome and appreciated. We will all miss Debbie and we extend our thoughts and prayers to Bob and their family in this difficult time.
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The Steering Column By Tlanda McDonald Has this been a busy summer or not? Actually a busy year! We have had so many wonderful opportunities to enjoy our Classic cars. Throughout this edition of your Torque magazine you will read about so many of our Michigan Region members and the awards and recognition they have received throughout the “collector hobby year”. I am grateful to all those who represent this Region at every event and congratulate all those who happily go home with the recognition that others enjoy their car as much as they do. As we reflect, that is what the Club is about - sharing our enthusiasm with others to create and grow their appreciation for the hobby with which we are so familiar. That gives me the chance to fill you in on what was an oh-so-engaging Club tour of the Ford Piquette Plant. While you read about the event elsewhere in these pages, I’d like to tell you of what got my attention. Our guide/docent was in love with all things Ford and especially Mr. Ford. He made us guess the three most important things Henry Ford contributed and his story telling was fascinating. First, Ford introduced not only the assembly line but the “moving” assembly line. Every task on the line could take only 1 ½ minutes to complete. Second, because there were over 350 automotive related businesses in the area around the Piquette plant and because workers had to walk to work – property and rents soared. So when Henry fought to get the cost of his car down to $265 (from $850) his workers could begin purchasing the cars and move away from the exorbitant housing prices. Thus the beginning of suburbia! And finally Mr. Ford “radically changed the gene pool of America”. In his early years “courting” was very structured. One family had to be introduced to the other family before any young people could be introduced, etc. Well, since a man on horseback could travel only about 25 miles per day, the courting distance could be only 12 ½ miles. That’s a pretty small gene pool and quite homogenous! Suddenly with automobiles that changed… and the rest, they say, is history. That is history and as I write this article so am I! This is my final column as your Director and I want to thank you for the opportunity and honor. The hard working members of your Board of Directors, to whom I am deeply indebted, and the members who support and participate in the Region make it a privilege to serve. Thank you and See you along the way.
Tlanda
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