Northern Lights

Northern Lights
Ohio Region
Classic Car Club of America
Volume 60-2
Summer 2014
Board of Managers, Ohio Region
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / PROJECT CHAIRMAN
Matt Harwood
9852 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
216-849-5263; E-Mail: mattharwood8@gmail.com
DIRECTOR / INNER CIRCLE
Term Limit
Dave Heinrichs
2016
25716 Osborne Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028
440-668-3763;
E-Mail: HeinrichsVintageCarShop@gmail.com
STAN HYWET CO-COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Margus Sweigard
2016
2800 Hemlock Drive, Willoughby, OH 44094
440-942-1647; E-Mail: margussweigard@gmail.com
STAN HYWET HEAD JUDGE
Gary Rosenthal
2016
13569 County Line Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
440-423-1718 (H); E-Mail: sunchoke@sbcglobal.net
SECRETARY
Mike Dube
3178 Robin St., Ravenna, OH 44226
330-297-8792; E-mail: shoveldog@aol.com
STAN HYWET CO-COORDINATOR
Joan Virostek
5422 Hudson Drive, Hudson, OH 44236
330-653-8428
2014
STAN HYWET INNER CIRCLE CO-COORDINATOR
George Strom
2015
646 Washington Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
440-322-6608: E-Mail: GandMStrom@windstream.net
TREASURER / CLUB AWARDS CHAIRMAN / ADVISORY
Al Truelson
2014
3616 Erhart Road, Litchfield, OH 44253
216-299-0576; E-Mail: imturfguyal@aol.com
STAN HYWET INNER CIRCLE / HISTORIAN
Harry Wolk
19655 Parklane Dr., Rocky River, OH 44107
440-331-4028; E-Mail: hwolk28packard@aol.com
EDITOR, “NORTHERN LIGHTS”
Bob Porter
2015
12540 Edgewater Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107
216-228-1169; E-Mail: TownandCountry@ameritech.net
EDITOR, “HIGH BEAM”
Mike and Jane Dube
3178 Robin Street, Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-8792; E-Mail: shoveldog@aol.com
2016
ALTERNATE
Bobby Girardi
321 Substation Rd., Brunswick Hills, OH 44212
440-823-9151; E-Mail: bgirardi@juno.com
2014
2014
STAN HYWET ADVISORY / EQUIPMENT
Bob Brown
635 Eastwood Road, Hinckley, OH 44233
330-278-4318; E-Mail: Not listed
2014
STAN HYWET INNER CIRCLE
Jim Battenhouse
24071 Elm Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
440-777-0884; E-Mail: Not listed
2014
MEMBERSHIP
Norman Cangey
21355 Hillsdale Avenue, Fairview Park, OH 44126
440-333-8921; E-Mail: clockcangey61@att.net
SUNSHINE
Joan Kamper
9225 Lindbergh Blvd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
440-234-5659; E-Mail: farmassistle@gmail.com
2015
2015
PUBLIC RELATIONS / BOARD MEMBER
2014
Melanie Harwood, 9852 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
216-849-5263; E-Mail: melanie.harwood@hotmail.com
WEB SITE: www.orccca.com
National Dues are $60, payable CCCA, 1645 Des Plaines
River Road, Suite 7, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Regional
dues are $25 single, or $30 including spouse.
Membership chairman can handle both local and
national dues. One must be a national member to be a
local member
Photo contributors this issue:
Bob Porter, Joan Kamper,
Doug Seybold, Joan Virostek,
Matt Harwood, Jim Cowin
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: townandcountry@ameritech.net
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2012 AWARD SUMMARY
COMING EVENTS
Armington Trophy – Given for the best members Full
Classic at Stan Hywet.
W.W. Williams Achievement Trophy – Person who
contributed the most to the club over the last year.
Good Joe Award – Joseph Virostek Memorial Trophy –
Given in recognition of a good deed or act of kindness toward another club member.
Northern Lights Award – Members choice of an article
in the Northern Lights written by a regional member.
Rodway Trophy – Most Improved Classic
Bayowski Trophy – Most Improved Classic by a member
Paige Palmer Award – Person who has been a member
3 years or less and has contributed the most to the
club.
ORCCCA Touring Trophy – Most miles driven in the last
year in a Full Classic.
Board of Managers Trophy – Most participation points
accumulated in the last year.
Howard Davies Award – Past Director Award – This
award is given to the outgoing director in
appreciation of their leadership during their term in
office.
2014
July 19
Packard National Meet, Warren
August 16
Clocktoberfest, Berea, The Kampers
August 24
Patterson Fruit Farm Car Show,
Chesterland
August 30
Octoberfest, Berea, The Kampers
September 4-7 Grand Classic, Sawmill Creek,
The Snyders
September 19-21 Concours, Stan Hywet, Akron
October 5
Clambake, The Browns & Truelsons
November 2
Annual Meeting, Sheraton/Cuyahoga
Falls
December ?
Holiday Party TBA
2015
January 8-16
National Annual Meeting,
Amelia Island area, FL/GA
Welcome New Members
COVER CAR
The front cover car is a 1941 Town and
Country, Chrysler’s answer for an upscale vehicle
at home in both “Town and Country”. Although
all the cars were on a 6 cylinder chassis, one was
made on the longer 8 cylinder chassis. That is this
car, which is owned by Steve Grobl of Naperville,
Illinois, the grandson of the original owner.
Roger Melton, 888 Waddington St.,
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Andy and Madonna Wolf, 5145 N. Meridian,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Thomas Inwood, 34603 Bramble Lane,
Solon, OH 44139
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
Chautauqua in 1996. Aren’t we grand?
Robert Sebo, 1790 Quaker Lane,
Salem, OH 44460
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.,
Valley City, OH 44280
July 7 Jim Battenhouse, North Olmsted
August 4 Gary Rosenthal, Chagrin Falls
David Gano, 343 Highland Ave.,
Salem, OH 44460
September Al Truelson, Litchfield
October 6 Margus Sweigard, Willoughby Hills
Herbert (Bill) Williams, 624 Flamingo Dr., Apt. 113,
Venice, FL 32485
November 2 Annual Meeting, Cuyahoga Falls
Robert Escalante, Custom Auto Svc, 302 French St.,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
December 8 Joan Virostek, Hudson
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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
bow, which dangles
top of an 18 foot cliff to serve as a holiday home.
18 foot above the
The four-deck, 7,000-square foot getaway is made out of the ship’s forecastle
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
Lakes and Thomas Edison also took a ride.
Don’t look down: Tourists may need a head for heights if they take a
tour out onto the bow of the boat.
The ship still contains wood paneled state rooms, dining room
and lounge designed by Henry Ford.
The four-story, 7,000 sq. ft. home has kept the historic interior
and updated it with some modern technology
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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 dave@mahoningauto.com
The Early Chrysler Town and Country
By Bob Porter
When the name “Chrysler Town and Country” is mentioned, most people think of contemporary vans. However,
to automobile aficionados, the vehicle that comes to mind is
most likely the look-alike 1946-48 wood bodied sedan or
convertible. But the name for the Chrysler car originated in
1941 as an upscale vehicle at home in any surroundings.
David Wallace, the president of Chrysler at the time,
wanted such a vehicle, a “dressy station wagon”, as it were.
The concept was to use wood in a more rounded and stylish
form from the prevailing boxy station wagons of the time.
The designers took a standard Chrysler Windsor 6
cylinder chassis with front clip, but used a 7-passenger
sedan metal roof for a more flowing look, eliminating the
need and look of slatted wood and fabric ceilings most wagons had. However, the doors, rear quarters, and rear
“clamshell” doors were structural solid ash, with insert
panels of mahogany.
The cars were quite stylish, and came in 6 and 9 passenger configuration. Production was 997 in 1941 and 1000 in
1942. There are 17 known ‘41s and 15 known ‘42s left. Not
all are running.
Accessories could be added to enhance the look, such as
roof rack, fender skirts, spotlights, fog lights, and sun visor.
Because of the initial rarity and few remaining cars,
these early T & Cs were seldom seen at car shows.
Consequently they were overlooked by collectors until
recently. They now have come into their own. Several freshly restored cars have brought over $400K at auctions!
After the war, the prewar style “wagon” was discontinued, in favor of a 6 cyl. Sedan and 8 cyl. Convertible. Also
made were 102 8 cyl. Sedans. All retained the structural ash
and mahogany framing.
The popular postwar ’46-48 T & Cs were a facelift of
the ’42 design, with few changes made in that period. The
most notable was the so-called “harmonica grill”, that distinguished the postwar from the prewar cars.
Three-year production of the postwar 6 cyl. Sedan was
4055, 8375 for the 8 cyl. convertible, and 102 for the 8 cyl.
sedan.
At last count, (2006) there were 154 6 cyl. sedans, 389
8 cyl. convertibles, and five 8 cyl. sedans known. All are
Full Classics!
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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
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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 trunk lid
1946-48 Convertible “Harmonica” grill
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1942 Town and Country
“Blackout” Model
By Bob Porter
This unique automobile, the only one of its kind left,
was built in January 1942, shortly before the Chrysler
assembly line was converted to making Sherman tanks.
Ernest S. Carpenter, a Cleveland businessman who made
industrial training films, purchased the car, knowing it
would be one of the last cars available for the duration
of the war.
Planning on keeping the car, he had his company logo
put on the doors and trunk, using his initials ESCAR.
Even then, chromium was in short supply, and the few
cars that were available had most of the former chrome trim
pieces painted. Bumpers were the exception, as the paint
would chip easily and cause the car to look less than perfect.
The late cars were known as the “blackout” models.
The T&C was used sparingly during the war. It was
stored in a garage in the early ‘50s on Cleveland’s east side.
There it sat almost forgotten until the race riots in 1966,
when it was discovered by Richard Larger. He was able to
buy the car from Mr. Carpenter and move it to a safer
location. The mileage showed 22,000. After much cleaning
and discovering that the wood, paint, and interior under the
dirt were near perfect, the mileage was definitely correct!
The car continued to sit until sons Gary and Jeff showed
interest in taking it to shows. In recent years, along with
their parents Richard and Maureen, they have made it a
Larger Family Affair, and are more than happy to talk about
their unique Town and Country.
The Largers are ORCCCA members from Delaware, Ohio.
The Larger Family’s Blackout ‘42 in front of a B-17 airplane
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Jones Open House, Akron, November 8
Bob Jones and son Eric had their annual Open Garage
Tour on Friday, November 8, from 4-8 in Akron. The main
car collection is stored in the basement of what used to be a
bakery. The first floor houses the Jones’ interior design studio, which was also on display.
As the collection has grown, more cars are stored in
adjoining buildings on the grounds. The nucleus of the collection are Fords from Model Ts to the ‘50s. However, a
1946 Packard Custom Super Eight limousine has been
recently added, which is the collection’s first Classic.
A modern classic is a beautiful 1956 (Lincoln) Continental
Mark II.
Having attended a number of these open houses in the
past, I was amazed at how many people were there this year,
to the point where taking pictures was impossible. I suspect
the offer of free pizza, appetizers, and soft drinks might
have something to do with it!
Thanks to Bob and Eric for their generosity in hosting
this event.
Mob Scene
Recently acquired 1946 Packard Limo
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A modern classic 1956 Continental Mark II (nc)
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 dreamlike quest for true love in the early 1900s.
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 Michigan, 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
Cowin of Cambridge. The Cowins, members of the ORCCCA since 2009, lead the caravan in a burgundy 1941
Packard Convertible 160 Coupe.
The vehicles, lovingly described by their owners as
“functional works of art,” evoked stares and compliments
from those who came in contact with the timeless modes of
transportation, even when they stopped for traffic lights or
to refuel at a gas station.
It was a scenic tour, off the time-saving, well-traveled
ad high-speed driven I-77. Classic cars are able to drive at
highway speed, but owners prefer to pamper their prestigious properties with speed no faster than 55 mph. Hence,
the “scenic tour” itinerary.
First stop was to the Dickinson’s Cattle Ranch where
the group was transported by bus to tour the sprawling
This 1931 Duesenberg 8, J-472 Convertible Victoria Rollston, is the
pride and joy of owners Elaine and John Klein of Indianapolis. In
1988, Elaine surprised her husband when she presented him with his
Christmas present – the keys to this magnificent automobile.
Thomas Sutphen of Columbus, stands next to his pride and joy,
a two-tone green 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. Mr. Sutphen bought
this gorgeous automobile from another car collector in New York. He
said the vehicle is in its original condition, it has never been restored.
He said the only thing he added was air conditioning for his wife.
ranch, home of the mighty Texas Longhorn steer. Then it
was on to the Victorian Mansion in downtown Barnesville,
a beautifully-restored home built in the late 1800s. The 26room mansion was, and is, decorated in Victorian-era
designs, complete with a gazebo in the backyard where
everyone enjoyed a barbecue lunch.
An hour or two later, it was time to hit the road to the
day’s final destination: The Fairfield Inn in Marietta.
All roads traveled lead to State Route 26, one of the
most winding, hilly and indeed, picturesque roads, that took
approximately three hours of traveling time before all persons were accounted for, arriving in Marietta for a memorable 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
near Seneca Lake.
Several of the classic car enthusiasts, who spoke of their
cars as they would speak of their children, said the car they
were driving for this event was completely restored at the
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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 conditioning.
Elaine Klein from Indianapolis, said she bought the
absolutely spectacular, cream-colored, 1931 Duesenberg 8,
J-472 Convertible Victoria Rollston, (yes, that is the vehicle’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 Packards 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
1933 Nile green Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental, said,
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 gallons.
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 automobiles 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 fundamentally 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
custom or handmade body, custom coach work and upholstery, and other luxury accessories.
jperkowski@daily-jeff.com
Bob Porter’s 1949 Chrysler Town and Country (nc).
Dale and Josie Adams of Ohio are the proud owners of this beautiful
1931 Nash 8, 890, Club Sedan.
The detailed and unique styling of the grill on this 1931 Packard 840
Club Sedan, is one of the reasons the automobile is so popular
with collectors. This fabulous specimen is owned by
Roseanne and Thomas Bayliff of Toledo.
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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. ORCCCA 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
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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
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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
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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 prohibited 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 Cadillac 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.
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Above: Andy and MaDonna Wolf on Appalachian Tour
Below: Hood can be lifted from either side, or removed altogether for heavy-duty repairs.
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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
our presenters. Of note, several members drove collector
vehicles to the seminar, including Dick Pryce in his
imposing 1941 Buick 90 Series, Bob Brown in his
exceptional 1941 Cadillac 60 Special, Bernie Golias in his
massive 1922 Winton, and Bob Porter in his lovely 1954
Cadillac Fleetwood. We welcomed members from other
clubs, including the AACA, the Nifty Fifties Ford Club,
as well as guests and family members of all ages. For $5,
it was a great way to jump start the old car season here
in northeast Ohio.
Co-hosts Matt and Melanie Harwood of Harwood
Motors, LTD. kicked things off at about 12:30 by
introducing the first speaker, Ken Tyger of the American
Refining Group in Pennsylvania. For those of you
unfamiliar with this company, American Refining Group
produces Brad Penn Oil, formerly sold under the Kendall
brand name, and their line of oils should be familiar to
anyone with an old car (popularly referred to as “the
green oil”). Ken is an Oil Monitoring Analyst and his
knowledge of lubricants, old cars, and history was more
than impressive. He came fully prepared with a multimedia
presentation that was quite compelling, explaining the
virtues of pure Pennsylvania crude, the processes that Brad
Penn uses to formulate their lubricants, and why old cars
need oils specifically formulated for old engines. He
addressed the zinc issue, which is a frequent source of
discussion among old car hobbyists and provided his
expert opinion on the subject (verdict: if you have a
flat-tappet cam, you should use an oil with zinc in it).
Details on the refining process, a brief history of the
domestic oil industry, and a few hands-on demonstrations
made for a very informative and entertaining presentation.
Afterwards, Ken fielded questions from the knowledgeable
crowd, offering expert advice on a personal level.
Obviously, his words were quite compelling, as the
Dick Pryce in his 1941 Buick 90 Series limousine is greeted by
host Dave Heinrichs (Bernie Golias’ 1922 Winton is visible
in the background).
Brad Penn distributors who arrived with samples found
themselves overwhelmed by CCCA members eager to
purchase some Brad Penn oil. I bought two cases for
my 1929 Cadillac, completely convinced that it was the
right choice.
Following Ken was no easy task, but Jestin Davis of
Hagerty Insurance stepped up and introduced himself as
Hagerty’s new northeast Ohio representative. Jestin will
also be very active with the club at local events, and will be
hosting youth judging at this year’s Stan Hywet Father’s
Day car show. With him were Jim Englert and Kim Todd of
the Mobile Insurance Agency, local Hagerty agents who
pointed out that their personalized service doesn’t cost extra
and puts an expert in your corner. Together, the three of
them emphasized that insuring your collector car is critical
in several ways: First, be sure to have adequate coverage
for liability. Many collectors merely buy the minimum
without even realizing it as old car insurance is typically so
affordable. As Jim was quick to point out, if you have the
minimum and injure someone, the insurance company will
simply write a check for their portion of the liability and
walk away, leaving you to defend yourself. But if you have
adequate coverage to protect your home and assets, the
insurance company becomes your partner in your defense.
I know it’s not pleasant to think about and fortunately
accidents of any magnitude are very rare in our hobby, but
the unpredictable nature of driving an old car makes this
very sage advice. They also reminded everyone to make
sure your agreed value policy (you DO have an agreed value
policy, don’t you?) tracks with your car’s current value.
Many old cars appreciate and if you last reviewed your
policy five or ten years ago, you may not be adequately
covered today. Jestin pointed out that Hagerty offers an
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Annual ORCCCA Tech Seminar . . continued
array of appraisal tools to help you determine your car’s
value and will work with you to find a number that makes
everyone comfortable. Even if you are not a Hagerty
customer, their advice was universal.
Judging by the lack of leftovers, lunch was delicious
and with more than a few phone calls after the event
thanking us for bringing these experts in to talk to us, we
can safely count this as another success for our members. It
appears that this will become a popular and well-attended
annual event each spring and we look forward to next year’s
seminar.
Special Thanks To:
Ken Tyger and Nick Dixon of the American Refining Group
(www.penngrade1.com)
Jestin Davis of Hagerty Insurance (www.hagerty.com)
Jim Englert and Kim Todd of the Mobile Insurance Agency
(www.mobileinsagency.com)
Dave and Dawn Heinrichs of Heinrichs’ Vintage Car Shop
(www.HeinrichsVCS.com)
Matt and Melanie Harwood of Harwood Motors, LTD.
(www.HarwoodMotors.com)
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
1936 Cadillac in for service at the Heinrichs shop.
Jestin Davis, Jim Englert, and Kim Todd of Hagerty Insurance talk
with members about risk management.
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Annual ORCCCA Tech Seminar . . continued
Gathering for Tech Session
1930 Packard 733 Club Sedan, Stephen Yoder
Dave Heinrich’s 1915 Detroit 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?
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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 business 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!
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Phil Masters checking out the fire equipment
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
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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
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