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| engine compartment |
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| seat/steering wheel/rag top |
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| spoke wheel with Cord logo |
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| rear wheel, taillight, luggage box, bumper |
Had lunch Friday with my two favorite restoration specialists in Sebastopol. We were joined by two other specialists: Henry does Bugatti's, and Ted does Cords, but later models. Talk went around, but stayed automotive for the most part. The boys with the roadster recently received the vehicle back from the upholstery shop in Petaluma where a fine craftsman works on only the finest cars. This roadster has beautiful leather seats and a rag top. The rag top has an interesting history. How does one duplicate a 1930 version of material? Why a custom cloth maker does the work, copying the weave just like the original. This is what purists demand. This vehicle is being prepared to be shown at only the most exclusive auto shows. The only parts remaining for installation are the fenders front and back; the headlights, the running boards, and a few pieces of chrome trim here and there. And then, done. After 30 years of searching for original parts, the project can go into the finished column. I can't wait for a ride around the block. See photos.
Note: the final assembly has not been finished; missing here fenders, running boards, head lamps, and some door trim. The front seat is beautiful top grade leather, in a light grey.
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