american arrow 2009 catalog - American Arrow Corporation

DON SOMMER
AMERICAN ARROW CORPORATION
© 2008 American Arrow
CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR
CLASSIC ERA MOTORCARS
TROPHIES, AWARDS & AUTOMOBILIA
year of 2009
105 Kinross Clawson, Michigan 48017
Phone (248) 435-6115 or (248) 435-2916 Fax # (248) 435-4670
E-mail: [email protected]/Website: www.donsommer.com
Marilyn Sommer 1935-2008
Things are different for me, my wife Marilyn died peacefully in her sleep on June
24, she was 73 years old. We met in college and had been married 52 years. She
was my inspiration when I started making car parts in my basement in 1966
and became the office manager and bookkeeper for our company American
Arrow. Many of you knew her from Hershey and the many other events we
attended. My family and I would like to thank you for all your prayers, cards,
flowers, donations and condolences. She is missed very much.
PRICES ARE EFFECTIVE October 1, 2008
This brochure presents a summary of some of the quality products we currently manufacture. It is hard to believe that it has been over
30 years since our first catalog came out in August of 1971. It’s been a pleasure meeting many of you and providing the parts and accessories that make your classic era cars valuable. I plan to continue as long as I can and my son Dan will continue as long as he can make
a living doing it. He has worked here since high school. A natural spin-off of our experience in lost wax castings has been our fine art
sculptures and awards which we provide for events throughout the country.
Cars throughout the world use our custom motor car accessories. Our accessories represent a sound investment that enhances the
beauty and increases the value of your car. You will find that in many cases, our accessories are a less expensive investment than
restoring original parts when you consider the cost of labor, rebuilding and replating. Remember, WE USE NO POT METAL, so our
accessories are stronger and last longer.
I am a registered professional engineer by trade. I have collected cars all my life and my dad bought me my first antique car over 60
years ago (when I was 9 years old) and I still have it. My collection includes a 1930 Packard Phaeton, a Brass Model T Ford and a number of 50’s Convertibles.
I have learned a great deal about the antique car hobby over the past 30 years. There are all types of people; some want ridiculously
high quality while others will take anything as long as it is cheap. Somewhere in between is where most of you are and you are the
ones I like to make parts for.
PAYMENT – Advance payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent, company or personal checks are accepted along with Mastercard, Visa or
C.O.D. Cash only. Prices in this catalog are generally effective for one year, however, prices are subject to change and parts may
be discontinued without notice. Michigan residents add 6% sales tax. Make checks payable to American Arrow Corporation. Since
most of our items are custom made, a reasonable deposit enters your order at the prevailing price at the time the order is received.
Deposits on custom items may be forfeited if payments are not received within 30 days of request. This gives you the benefit of a firm
fixed price and enables me to plan my production. Orders are accepted without a deposit, however, they will be priced at the prevailing price at time of shipment. C.O.D. orders are Cashiers Check or Money Order only. Personal checks are accepted and parts
are shipped after they are cleared. You pay shipping and C.O.D. charges on C.O.D. orders.
Prices in this catalog do not include shipping charges.
LIMITED WARRANTY – Standard products may be returned within 10 days for a refund. No allowances made for shipping
or C.O.D. charges. Returned parts will not be accepted via C.O.D. We will not accept returned parts at Swap meets.
Refunds are by check only, unless the parts were charged, in which case a credit would be issued to Mastercard or Visa.
No allowances made for secondar y operations you might perform on parts before return. This applies especially to
wheel parts. Check your parts before chroming and assembly. Do not keep a part over the guarantee period and expect me
to take them back! Any work in progress on special projects that are cancelled must be cancelled in writing and you will be
charged for all work incurred up to that date.
TELEPHONE CALLS — You can generally reach us from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM Eastern time Monday thru Friday. I am also here
many evenings and on weekends. Our Fax number is (248) 435-4670. You are encouraged to visit our website www.donsommer.com
ORDERING INSTRUCTION — Be sure to include a street address so I can ship by UPS. Checks payable to American Arrow Corp.
Be sure to include shipping charges as shown above.
DELIVERY — I have found that the only way to maintain top quality antique and classic car parts is to remain a small operation.
This sometimes results in delays. We Make No Deliver y Guarantees but do the best we can, generally working 12 hours a day, 6 days
a week. Most mascots are stocked for immediate delivery. Pilot Rays delivery runs two to six weeks. Wind Wings and Tonneau
windshields take longer. Sportlights currently take one to two months and wheels take two to six months. I’ll try and help you make show
dates whenever I can. It pays to call me if you have specific delivery requirements. Items can be shipped Air Freight (shipping charges
collect). I won’t sacrifice quality for fast delivery. If you are the impatient type then I would rather have you purchase elsewhere.
SWAP MEETS — You are encouraged to visit our booth at Hershey GCK 46-51.
SEND ALL SHIPMENTS TO AMERICAN ARROW CORPORATION
105 KINROSS, CLAWSON, MICHIGAN 48017
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AMERICAN-MADE MASCOTS IN STAINLESS STEEL
If you are investing in a radiator mascot for your classic era motorcar, you
should consider your choice carefully. Be sure of the material before you buy.
It is false economy to buy an inexpensive mascot from zinc or
similar metal it will break or pit after a short period of time. There
are no short cuts to making quality mascots. The only durable ones
are from brass or stainless steel. (Silver or gold would also work.)
These metals melt at 2000° For higher and can be cast by sand
casting or lost wax. Sand castings are suitable for simple parts with
little detail and no reverse draft. Lost wax casting is the only way to
capture the beauty and detail of your radiator mascot.
The auto companies originally used zinc because it was
inexpensive, copies well and lends itself to mass production. They
have no concern over durability except for the few short years of the
life of a normal car. You can currently buy some mascots in zinc from
your local hot rod shop for under $10. I could cast them in the same
molds I cast my wax patterns and sell them at a ridiculously low
price, but I won’t. I only make quality parts. A car worth restoring is
worth a good mascot.
My lost wax castings in stainless steel are miniature sculptures.
They are worked by hand both in the wax form and after casting.
Because of all this hand work, you can expect slight differences between
mascots. This is one of the reasons they are unique and they are already
becoming collectors items.
To make these mascots, a mold is made using an original as a master. Wax
patterns are then made from the mold. These waxes are then mounted on a
casting tree and coated with ceramic. One wax is required for each mascot.
The wax is melted out and stainless steel is poured in at 2800° F - 3000° F.
This process is expensive, but copies detail very well. With this process,
shrinkage is .030” per inch. This means that a 1” thick mascot would be .970”
when cast and a 3” long piece would be 2.910”. This is not noticeable on a
mascot. Caps and tight tolerance parts are machined after casting to insure
proper fit. (Originally, a hand-made over-sized pattern was used; the cost of
which would be prohibitive now.) The stainless steel castings are machined,
polished and flash chrome plated. (Polished stainless looks much like sterling
silver; the flash chrome gives it a blue lustre.) A small loss in detail occurs
(about 5%) during polishing, however, this is a small penalty to pay for the
superior strength and aging properties of stainless steel. They are offered on
an unconditional 10-day money-back guarantee. Some of you might wonder
why “stainless steel” is used and not brass. I have found that stainless gives
more consistent detail despite the fact that it is harder to work.
In the years to come, my stainless steel mascots will become collectors items
just as Laliques are today.
Mascots make an interesting collectable and prices have escalated sharply in
recent years. The mascot era began, with some notable exceptions, in the midtwenties when motometers replaced the dash mounted temperature
indicators. The first mascots were on radiator caps and after about 10 years the
radiator filler was put under the hood and mascots became hood ornaments. The
hood ornament era lasted about 20 years, ending in the 56-58 period.
The plain cap over the radiator filler wasn’t particularly attractive so some
enterprising designer developed a statue-like figure to adorn the cap. Not only
1947 PACKARD
34 FORD DOG
1937-40 PACKARD
34-38 LINCOLN
SHIPPING CHARGES EXTRA - SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER
did it enhance the appearance but also became a profitable accessory.
Mascots became some of the most fascinating sculptures of the “Art Deco”
era. They came as dogs, birds, lions, elephants, naked ladies,
clothed ladies, airplanes and an unlimited variety of subjects.
I became interested in collecting mascots in the late 60’s but wasn’t
smart enough to collect the really great European ornaments and
rare Laliques. I remember once buying a collection of 11 Laliques
for $1800 and reselling them for $2300 because I couldn’t afford
them. Beginning with the winter of 1963 issue, the “Classic Car
Magazine” a series of articles by “Doc” Mundhenk on mascots
appeared using examples from the great Al Thurn collection (now at
Merle Norman). This generated considerable interest and the
Williams book was also a great help.
When I started collecting I would see a great number of good prewar
mascots at every flea market and now you see few. I remember
going on vacation to northern Michigan and stopping at junk yards
and spending much of the afternoon taking off hood ornaments until
my wife would get angry waiting in the car. I believe the fellow used
to charge a sum of $3.00 for a bucket full of mascots. In all, I must
have at least 3000 original ornaments and mascots. Mascot
collecting has been fun, and led to some interesting experiences. I once put up
a display at the Greenfield Village old car festival. They let me put up a “Wanted
mascots” sign. A fellow came up and said Uncle Bill had died and left quite a
few ornaments and would I be interested. Uncle Bill apparently worked at a
mascot factory and had a big lunch bucket as I got several hundred new
unmachined and unchromed ornaments, including five Austin Bantam Roosters
and a dozen or so ’34 Plymouth ships from him.
The two great U.S. mascot makers were Stant of Connersville, Indiana and
Ternsdedt Division of GM. Years ago I visited Stant and the Chief Designer said
that the Whippet Dog was the best first mascot they made. He told interesting
stories about using real live quail for models, and showed me drawings for a
beautiful ’35 Ford ornament where the dog was integral with the hood piece.
Because some mascots are so beautiful, I decided to make them oversize as
sculpture. I used about a two times scale which is a nice size for your desk or
table and also a great trophy. They are made from patinaed bronze or polished
stainless steel. Stainless steel is a sculpture medium which few can
successfully do, and if polished properly is absolutely beautiful.
For many of you, my mascots mounted on marble or my oversize mascots
make an attractive decoration for your office or den. My ornaments are art
quality statues. Some of you have asked me to pick the 15 most beautiful
mascots. I realize that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but my personal
choices of American mascots would be: Big Willy’s Knight; Wills St. Clair wings
up goose; Pierce Arrow bare headed archer; 32-37 Packard Goddess
(Doughnut chasser); 32-37 Packard Cormorant; 29 Packard Sliding Boy
(Adonis); 34 Ford Dog; Ford Quail; Chrysler Gazelle & cap; 30-32 Cadillac
Goddess; Cadillac Herald; 30-32 Buick Mercury; 31-34 Auburn Man; 27 Chevy
Spirit of St. Louis Plane; and Hudson Man.
The mascots we currently offer are listed in this catalog. Not all of them are in
stock at all times.
1932-37 PACKARD
29 PACKARD
29-32 CADY GODDESS
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26-29 CADY
HERALD
PIERCE ARROW
FRANKLIN
HISPANO SUIZA
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30-32 BUICK MERCURY
1920-32 Alvis Hare & Cap . . . . . . . $600.00
1930-33 Alvis Eagle. . . . . . . . . . . .
485.00
Apperson Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
255.00
Austin Bantam Rooster . . . . . . . . .
500.00
Bugatti Elephant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
590.00
1929 Auburn Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
410.00
1931-34 Auburn Man. . . . . . . . . . .
635.00
1936 Auburn Man & base . . . . . . .
635.00
1936 Auburn Man only. . . . . . . . . .
435.00
1936 Auburn Base only . . . . . . . . .
230.00
1936 Auburn Side Trim . . . . . . . . . 600.00 pr.
Auto Club Emblem (Brass or SS) . .
550.00
BUICK
1926-27 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1928-29 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1929 Mercury (oval cap) . . . . . . . .
1930-31-32 Goddess. . . . . . . . . . .
1930-31-32 Mercury . . . . . . . . . . .
1933 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1934-35 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1936 Ornament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1937 Ornament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CADILLAC
** 1926-29 Cadillac Cap (screw on). .
1926-29 Cadillac Herald . . . . . . . .
1929 Cadillac Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1929 Cadillac Herald & Cap . . . . . .
1929 Cadillac Goddess & Cap . . . .
1930-32 Cadillac Plain Cap . . . . . .
1932 V-16 Cadillac Plain Cap. . . . .
1930-32 Cadillac Goddess. . . . . . .
1930-31 Cadillac Heron. . . . . . . . .
1932 Cadillac Heron . . . . . . . . . . .
1930-32 Goddess & Cap . . . . . . . .
1930-32 Heron & Cap . . . . . . . . . .
1933 Cadillac Heron . . . . . . . . . . .
1933-36 Cadillac V-16 Goddess. . .
Base for above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1934-35 Cadillac V-8 Goddess. . . .
1936 Cadillac V-8 Goddess . . . . . .
* 1937 Cadillac V-8 Goddess . . . . . .
1937-40 Cadillac V-16 Goddess & Base
* 1938 Cadillac V-8 Goddess & Base
* 1939-40 Cadillac V-8 Goddess & Base
Goddess only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1941 Cadillac Goddess . . . . . . . . .
1941 Cadillac Hood Strip . . . . . . . .
1947 Cadillac Goddess & Base . . .
Goddess only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHEVROLET
1927 Spirit of St. Louis . . . . . . . . .
1928 Winged Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . .
1928 Gryphon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1929-30 Viking (screw on). . . . . . .
1931 Viking (flip top) . . . . . . . . . . .
1930-32 Eagle & Cap . . . . . . . . . .
1933 Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1934 Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1935 Chevie Standard . . . . . . . . . .
1935 Chevie Master. . . . . . . . . . . .
CHRYSLER
Winged Caps
1924-28 Screw on
(feathers on bottom) . . . . . . . . . .
1924-28 Screw on
(feathers top & bottom) . . . . . . . .
$560.00
560.00
610.00
560.00
560.00
560.00
560.00
560.00
560.00
$300.00
635.00
300.00
725.00
725.00
300.00
300.00
635.00
635.00
635.00
725.00
725.00
635.00
635.00
175.00
635.00
635.00
635.00
725.00
725.00
725.00
635.00
175.00
670.00
510.00
725.00
635.00
175.00
$660.00
500.00
500.00
620.00
660.00
500.00
430.00
430.00
430.00
410.00
$430.00
430.00
*With Glass Wing
*Some Mascots are available in Patinated Bronze...Call For Price.
**We make 2 sizes - send radiator need size.
34 PLYMOUTH
1929 For Model 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gazelle & Cap
Small – Small Gazelle, Small cap
(21/2 dia.) used on CM6 cyl.
1932-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Medium – Small Gazelle, Medium
cap (23/4 dia.) used on CG, 31 Imp.,
Early 1932: CH & CL; Also CD, CD
CP, CT & 1933 6 Cyl. . . . . . . . . . .
Large – Large Gazelle, Large cap
(23/4 dia.); Cap has Featherson both
Top & Bottom, used on 1932 CH &
CL & 1933 CL & CO . . . . . . . . . . .
1938 Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1939 Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COBRA – Valentino . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CORD – L29 Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
810 Cord Mascot & Base . . . . . . . .
DeSOTO
1928 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1928-29 Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1931 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1933 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DODGE
1928 Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932-34 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1933-35 Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1935 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1936 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1936-37 Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1937 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1938 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1939 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1939-47 Truck 9” . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1939-47 Truck 12” . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diana with cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DUESENBERG
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pegasus 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pegasus 7” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flying Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cap (escalloped or plain) . . . . . . . .
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL-MASCOT & CAP W/LOCK - SAVE
1928 Falcon Knight . . . . . . . . . .
ELEPHANT FROM EGG
Large Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Large Stainless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Stainless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORD
Model T Ornament (Brass or SS) . .
1928-29 Quail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932 Quail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1933 Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1934 Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1935-36 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modern Ford dog for Wiggler . . . .
(2/3 size)
1949-51 Monarch Lion . . . . . . . . .
FRANKLIN
Lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1928 Plane (Spirt of St. Louis) . . . .
1930 Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1931 Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1931 Bird Series 15. . . . . . . . . . . .
30-33 CHRYSLER
32 FORD QUAIL
430.00
600.00
620.00
620.00
475.00
475.00
$670.00
$510.00
560.00
$620.00
310.00
620.00
620.00
620.00
$330.00
500.00
500.00
460.00
460.00
460.00
460.00
460.00
460.00
460.00
460.00
$525.00
670.00
$345.00
620.00
725.00
725.00
620.00
340.00
115.00
$ 95.00
$340.00
$410.00
525.00
380.00
490.00
$355.00
665.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
210.00
500.00
$350.00
465.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
Hispano Suiza Stork . . . . . . . . .
HORCH
1930-39 Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1930-39 Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HUDSON
1928 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1929 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISOTTA FRASCHINI Man . . . . . .
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Man & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .
JAGUAR
Jaguar SS to Mark V . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Jaguar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jewett Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LASALLE
1927-32 Man. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1927-32 Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LaSalle Man & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Goddess & LaSalle Cap. . .
Cadillac Heron & LaSalle Cap. . . . .
1934-36 LaSalle Mascot . . . . . . .
1934-36 LaSalle Mascot Base . .
1934-36 LaSalle Strip Ends. . . . .
1937 LaSalle Mascot . . . . . . . . . .
1938 LaSalle Mascot . . . . . . . . .
1938 LaSalle Mascot & Base . . .
1938 LaSalle Underhood Bkt. . . .
1939-40 LaSalle Mascot . . . . . .
1939-40 LaSalle Mascot & Base.
1939-40 LaSalle Underhood Bkt .
LINCOLN
1929-30 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1931 Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932-34 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1935-39 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lincoln Dog (2/3 size) . . . . . . . . . .
(Fits in Modern Wiggler Base)
MARMON
V-16 Hood Ornament . . . . . . . . . . .
Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MC FARLAND
1925 Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1926-28 Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MERCEDES
SSK Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSK Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
500-540 Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
500-540 Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Any Star & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG – Dragonfly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
***MINERVA
1925-37 Minerva & Cap . . . . . . . .
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1930-34 Stylized Minerva & Cap . .
MORGAN
Stork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Stork & Cap. . . . . . . . . . . .
Morgan “M”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NASH
1926 Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$735.00
$370.00
290.00
$610.00
$610.00
$660.00
290.00
790.00
$290.00
190.00
$370.00
$625.00
290.00
710.00
710.00
710.00
675.00
160.00
80.00 pr.
675.00
675.00
800.00
50.00
625.00
800.00
50.00
$590.00
590.00
590.00
590.00
240.00
$485.00
390.00
$745.00
$745.00
$580.00
310.00
580.00
310.00
750.00
$290.00
$780.00
300.00
850.00
$240.00
300.00
335.00
240.00
$440.00
*** We make 3 styles of Minerva
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OAKLAND
1928 Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OLDSMOBILE
1931 Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932 Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1934 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PACKARD
Twin 6 & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1924-28 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1924-28 Motometer Wreath. . . . . .
1929 Su 8
Goddess & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1929 Std. 8
Goddess & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1930-31
Goddess & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plain Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1930 – 734 & 745
Goddess & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932-37
Cormorant & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goddess & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis & Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plain Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932-40 Cormorant only . . . . . . . .
Cormorant Wings (pr.) . . . . . . . . . .
Packard LeBaron Cap . . . . . . . . . .
1935 – 120 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . .
1936-37 – 120 Goddess & Base . .
1936-37 – 120 Cormorant & Base.
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goddess or Cormorant only . . . . .
1938-39 Goddess & Base (11”) . . .
1938-39 Cormorant & Base (11”) .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goddess or Cormorant only . . . . .
Glass Wing only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1940 Goddess & Bse 123/4”. . . . . .
1940 Cormorant & Base (123/4”) . .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goddess only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cormorant only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$495.00
$485.00
485.00
635.00
$425.00
650.00
$650.00
650.00
650.00
650.00
650.00
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650.00
300.00
650.00
650.00
650.00
650.00
650.00
300.00
400.00
210.00
800.00
650.00
650.00
650.00
300.00
400.00
650.00
650.00
300.00
400.00
175.00
650.00
650.00
300.00
400.00
400.00
1941 Goddess & Base . . . . . . . . . .
1941 Cormorant & Base . . . . . . . .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1946-47 Cormorant & Base . . . . . .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adapter only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1948-50 Cormorant & Base . . . . . .
Base only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cormorant only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wings (pr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PEERLESS – Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . .
PIERCE ARROW
Wheel & Arrow, Gold Pltd. . . . . . . .
Wheel & Arrow, Polished (SS). . . . .
Screw on Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helmeted Archer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bare Headed Archer. . . . . . . . . . . .
1929-30 Style Cap (41/4”) . . . . . . .
1931-32 Cap (41/2”). . . . . . . . . . . .
1932-33 Large Cap (5 3/4”). . . . . . .
1934-39 Archer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helmeted Archer & 29-32 Cap . . . .
Bare Headed Archer & 31-32 Cap .
Bare Headed Archer & 33 Cap . . . .
PLYMOUTH
1928-29 Winged Cap. . . . . . . . . . .
1931-32 Parking Cap. . . . . . . . . . .
1931-32 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1933 Goddess (w/lock) . . . . . . . . .
1933 Goddess (w/o lock) . . . . . . . .
1934 Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1935 Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PONTIAC
1926 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1927 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1928 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1929 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1930-31 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1932 Indian with Circle . . . . . . . . .
1933 Indian with Circle . . . . . . . . .
1934 Indian Maiden. . . . . . . . . . . .
1934 Indian with Circle . . . . . . . . .
1935 Indian Maiden (8 Cyl.) . . . . . .
1935 Indian with Circle (6 Cyl.) . . .
1936 Mascot (8 Cyl.) . . . . . . . . . . .
650.00
650.00
300.00
725.00
300.00
180.00
650.00
300.00
400.00
200.00
$600.00
$660.00
535.00
300.00
590.00
590.00
315.00
315.00
315.00
635.00
875.00
790.00
825.00
$335.00
225.00
485.00
485.00
580.00
485.00
485.00
$485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
485.00
1936 Indian (6 Cyl.) . . . . . . . . . . . .
1937 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REO – 1928 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RICKENBACKER – Plane & Cap .
RUXTON CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420.00
STEARNS KNIGHT 1913-20 . . . . $275.00
STUDEBAKER
1927-28 Atlanta (Screw on) . . . . . . $485.00
1927-28 Atlanta (Lock on) . . . . . . . $485.00
1928-30 Commander Winged Cap.
300.00
1928-30 President Winged Cap . . .
300.00
1930-33 Small Bird . . . . . . . . . . . .
400.00
1930-33 Large Bird . . . . . . . . . . . .
500.00
1930-33 Small Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .
300.00
1930-33 Large Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .
300.00
Special Any Bird & Cap . . . . . . . . .
625.00
1934 Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
565.00
ST. CHRISTOPHER . . . . . . . . . . . $380.00
STUTZ
Sundial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $605.00
1927-28 RA and Cap . . . . . . . . . . .
635.00
1929-31 RA and Cap . . . . . . . . . . .
635.00
RA only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
485.00
Cap only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300.00
SUPERMARINE
Seaplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $685.00
THOMAS FLYER EAGLE
Polished Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $685.00
WHIPPET
Dog & Plain Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00
Dog & Winged Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . .
350.00
Dog only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200.00
WILLS ST. CLAIR
Wings Down Goose . . . . . . . . . . . . $640.00
Wings Up Goose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
640.00
WILLY’S KNIGHT
1925-29 Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $640.00
(Used on Model 66-66A also 70-70A)
Knight Head – Screw on . . . . . . . .
470.00
1929-31 Knight &Cap Assy. . . . . . .
590.00
Indian Head for Indian Motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . $140.00
FIFTEEN OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MASCOTS
CADILLAC HERALD
1932-37 PACKARD
1930-32 CADILLAC
1933 PLYMOUTH
CHRYSLER
CHEVROLET
FORD
LINCOLN
WILLYS KNIGHT
PACKARD
WILLS ST. CLAIR
AUBURN
PIERCE ARROW
HUDSON
PACKARD
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485.00
485.00
$610.00
$630.00
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OUR LALIQUE LINE
A popular auto mascot from the “golden age” of motorcars is the crystal Lalique from France. Rene
Lalique was a master craftsman in jewelry and glass. In 1932 his catalog showed about thirty mascots.
they are signed “R. Lalique” and “France” usually cast in the glass although it is sometimes engraved
in script on the base. Some of these early Laliques are very valuable, and some of you no doubt saw
prices of $12,000 or more being asked for “Victoire” (spirit of the wind) at Hershey. Rene died in 1945
and all Laliques after that are signed “Lalique France.” The three examples shown below are Laliques
in current manufacture that are suitable for radiator mascots. There is also a Swallow available which
can be used with a special base to mount on a classic era motorcar. We offer a lighted adapter which
mounts to a variety of classic era radiator caps. The adapters are made in plated brass. Our adapter
which utilizes AAA batteries with a small switch protruding from the side. (The unit has to be
disassembled to change the batteries.)
The lighted Laliques with adapters are especially attractive and fit well on Duesenbergs, Packards, and
Mercedes. Some applications work better if you purchase a new stainless cap along with the Lalique
and adapter. Prices are as follows:
*Plated Brass adapters available for your Laliques at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$425.00
Lalique
Lalique
only
& adapter
#11808 Tet d’Aigle (Eagles head)........................................... $1185.00
$1610.00
#11809 Chrysis (Nude)........................................................... $850.00
$1275.00
#11800 Coq nain (Rooster) .................................................... $895.00
$1320.00
NEW WIRE WHEELS AND WHEEL REBUILDING
Many of you are driving Classic Cars with old and tired wire wheels which are 70 or more years old. We can rebuild these wheels with
new steel rims and in many cases can supply complete new wheels. Our rim blanks are polished to a mirror like finish
before they are dimpled and that’s the way to get a strong beautiful wheel for your classic. Rims and hubs are
triple plated steel and spokes and nipples are made from stainless steel.
We have tooling for snap ring style rims in 17-18-19-20-21-23 and 25” sizes and Firestone style rim in 27”.
We also make 16 x 4, 17 x 4 and 18 x 4 conventional drop center rims and 17 x 4, 18 x 4 and 22 x 4 double
beaded drop center rims. Our rims are correct for most of the classic era cars, Auburn, Cord, Cadillac,
Duesenberg, Chrysler, Rolls Royce and Mercedes to name a few.
We can rebuild most Packard Wire Wheels from 1925-1936 and can make complete new wheels for Packard’s
of the era, including the 1933-36 Packard Eight. Most 1933-36 Packard Eight’s came from the Packard Factory
with welded spoke wheels however some special order cars came with chromed wheels with take apart spokes
and nipples. These wheels are similar to the 1932 900 wheels except they have a 4” rim instead of a 3 5/8” rim.
Classic era Lincolns used chromed wheels on some of their show cars. These wheels used spokes with removable nipples. We are
proud to offer these wheels in 18” for 32-34 KA & KB and 17” for the 1935-39 Lincolns.
Rims are made on special order. Delivery can take two months to a year or more depending on our workload. We’ll work with you
whenever possible to insure that you get your wheels when you need them. A 1/3 deposit gets your order started.
Call for delivery, schedule and pricing.
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TONNEAU WINDSHIELDS
The tonneau windshield adds to the beauty of your car as well as the passengers’ comfort. By using the Tonneau Windshield in
conjunction with a Tonneau Cover, you can enjoy the comfort of a dual cowl without the inconvenience of the lid.
We make a copy of the famous J & H tonneau shield. It fastens to the back of the front seat and is also supported by floor legs. It is
operated by sliding backward and forward on a pair of straight arms. It can be folded down out of the way when not in use. They are
made from triple plated steel. It comes complete with safety glass and all the hardware necessary for installation. Our Tonneau
Windshield is custom made and can be sized for almost any installation. Special bracketry is available for mounting on the open Fords.
We have developed a working tonneau windshield from the “Classic-era” for the 1961-67 Lincoln Convertible. It mounts with special
brackets to the “B” pillar and to the floor. It slides back to the passengers on short arms and folds when not in use.
Send SAE for a drawing to list installation dimensions if you are unsure of size. The legs on the standard width have 30” clearance.
Standard width .....................$2650
Wide width ............................$2700
WITH ARMS EXTENDED
1961-67 Lincoln .......................... $2650
Roadster ..................................... $2650
ARMS EXTENDED WITH
TONNEAU COVERS
Tonneau windshield for 1946-1948 Chrysler Convertible and other 1940-1950 Convertibles.
$1150.00
Attaches to back of front seat - folds down ..................................................................................................................................$
PACKARD WINDSHIELD BASES, WINDSHIELDS AND DUAL COWL HARDWARE
A 1930-32 Packard front windshield base in stainless —
We also have windshield post for above. Write for details.
We also make stainless windshield base for 1933-34 Packards.
Packard W indshield Frames —
We have the ability to make a variety of authentic Packard Windshield Frames. Write for details.
Packard Dual Cowl Kit —
1929 Packard Dietrich - We make the windshield, windshield base, wind wings. Write for details.
1930-33 Packard —
We make the windshield base, wind wings, the compression tubes, latches, hinge and “B” pillar
vent door. Write for details.
1936 Packard —
We make the parts necessary for the 36 Packard Dual Cowl except the lid. Write for details.
METAL EDGE WIND WINGS
We make about 20 different Wind Wings and can supply metal edge Wind Wings for most Phaetons and Roadsters of the classic era.
Our Wings are of the deluxe type with triple plated steel metal edges around the glass (3 side only on 31 and later Packards). Brackets
are chromed brass. Wings come complete with safety glass and all necessary mounting brackets. Wings are difficult to make and
require a lot of tender loving care during manufacture to insure proper fit. Delivery can run from 6 weeks to 6 months, depending upon
where we are on a run of parts. Write for templates and hole mounting locations. Wind Wings are a special order product. Cancellation
charges will be incurred.
BUICK & PIERCE ARROW,
LINCOLN, ROLLS ROYCE
OTHER CARS ............................................................Call for price
PACKARD
1929 & earlier style.........................................................1600.00
1930 ...............................................................................1600.00
1931 & later (metal 3 edges) ..........................................1600.00
CADILLAC - 3 styles available ..........................................1600.00
DUAL COWL - Several Styles ...........................................1600.00
COUPE ROADSTER ..........................................................1600.00
TYPICAL METAL EDGE
WIND WINGS
COUPE ROADSTER
WIND WING
1931 CHRYSLER...............................................................1600.00
COUPE ROADSTER WIND WINGS
The coupe roadster Wind Wings are primarily designed for Packards but will also fit some other classic era cars. The outer frame
fastens to the windshield post with special hinges and to the top of the door side panel. A special ball joint arrangement allows the
wing to open with the door. The inner frame and glass assembly pivots within the outer frame and is locked in position. A complicated
and difficult accessory to make, it is very useful and practical. (Not adaptable to cars from “suicide-doors.”) ................Price $1700.00
SHIPPING CHARGES EXTRA - SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER
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PILOT RAY LIGHTS
8” DUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2050.00 without Brackets
8” SINGLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1495.00 without Brackets
8” DUAL DRUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2050.00 without Brackets
8” 1930-31 CADY- with shells that match the headlights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2150.00 without Brackets
DUAL Duesenberg - with heads to match tail lights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2500.00 without Brackets
Most everyone is familiar with the operation of the Pilot Ray light and its many
outstanding performance and safety features–how it automatically lights the
turns and curves ahead by turning with the steering mechanism.
Pilot Ray lights are the most unique of classic era accessories. They were
originally so expensive that they were used only on a few of the best cars. They
mount above the bumper and turn with the wheels. They add that finishing
touch to your quality restoration.
BRACKETS
My lights are better than restored originals because they have brass gear
housings and sharp logo etchings. Glass lenses are provided in all lights.
Advise year and make of car and I will advise on the proper
brackets. Delivery is 8 weeks. A $1000.00 deposit enters
your order.
SINGLES
DUALS
3 Piece Clamp-on for Round bar mount
Packard-Duesenberg-Lincoln-and others.*
$825.00 pr.
2 Piece Clamp-on for Cadilliac-LaSalle-Etc.
$400.00pr.
Bolt-on Brackets for Auburn-L-29 Cord
- Specify the diameter of bar
$350.00pr.
DRUM
1932-33 CADY
RUNNING BOARD SPOTLIGHTS
We now can make you running board spotlights with an 8” head.
A very nice accessory for a classic era motor car. $2,450 ea.
SPOTLIGHTS
Remote control spotlights were developed in the ’20’s and are a
useful and decorative accessory for your car.
American Arrow manufactures a copy of the 1930-34 Unity
sportlight in 5 1/2 and 6” sizes. These lights have a ball handle, a
toggle switch out the back, and glass lenses. Housings are lost
wax cast brass and the steel shell and rims are triple plated steel
and they come with the proper nameplates.
1930-38 Model J 5 1/2” - $1000.00
1930-38 Model S 6 - $1000.00 Spotlight Brackets - $150.00
MIRROR HEAD SPOTLIGHTS
The Spotlight of the 50’s and 60’s!
Mirror post is stainless steel. Price
includes brackets.
$480.00*
*Depending on Bracket
LORRAINE SPOTLIGHT
Lorraine was one of the popular spotlights of the classic era. They
can be identified by their long “skinny” metal handle. They were
approved accessories for Cadillac and Duesenberg. A very
complicated light that would not be practical to reproduce. We
now offer new heads for these lights since the 31 Cadillac style
(matches headlight) and the regular shell that was used on
Duesenberg. For those of you who must have them we have
restored originals from time to time but
they’re expensive. The most practical
approach is to use our Sportlight
bottoms with the Lorraine head.
PACKARD HALL SPOTLIGHTS
We offer an exact reproduction of the
Packard Hall Spotlight in 2 styles. The
style with the switch out the rear of the
knob for 1932 and earlier Packards, and
the style with a toggle switch in the shell
for the later cars. They come with the
proper mounting bracket. State year of
car when ordering.
$1150.00
SHIPPING CHARGES EXTRA - SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER
Prices are as follows:
Heads Only
Duesenberg Style . . . . . . . . .$800.00
30-31 Cadillac Style . . . . . . .$800.00
32-33 Cadillac Style . . . . . . .$800.00
Our Sportlight mechanism
with any of above heads . .$1600 ea.
Restored Lorraine Lights . .$1800 ea.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
DOOR HANDLES FROM
STAINLESS STEEL
AUBURN
1931-33 I/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 ea.
CADILLAC
1930-31 O/S Closed . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
1941 75 Series O/S Non-Locking 250.00 ea.
1941-47 O/S Non-Locking . . .250.00 ea.
Duesenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inquire
L-29 Cord
Outside Door Handles . . . . . .250.00 ea.
Inside Door Handles . . . . . . .310.00 ea.
Window Cranks . . . . . . . . . . .350.00 ea.
PACKARD
1930 I/S Open . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 ea.
1930 O/S Open . . . . . . . . . . . .275.00 ea.
1930 O/S Closed . . . . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
1931 O/S Closed . . . . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
*1932 900
O/S Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
O/S Non-Locking . . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
*1932-34 O/S
Non-Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
O/S Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
*specify straight or curved escutcheon
*1935-37 (Senior Cars)
O/S Non-Locking . . . . . . . . . .280.00 ea.
*1939 SU 8 & 12
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
Non-Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
*1940 160 & 180 with 138” & 148” WB
Locking Handles . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
Non-Locking Handles . . . . . .250.00 ea.
*1941 160 & 180
Locking Handles . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
Non-Locking Handles . . . . . .250.00 ea.
*1942-all except clipper
Locking Handles . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
Non-Locking Handles . . . . . .250.00 ea.
*specify open or closed car
*specify right hand or left hand, front or back
Escutcheon only for 39-42 Packards
75.00 ea.
PLYMOUTH
1928 O/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175.00 ea.
1933 O/S Locking . . . . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
O/S Non-Locking . . . . . . . . .250.00 ea.
Trunk Handles
1937 Packard Locking . . . . . . .380.00 ea.
STAINLESS
STEEL
PACKARD
MIRRORS
1941-42 . . . . . . . . . . $335.00 ea.
1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 ea.
22nd Series . . . . . . . . 300.00 ea.
23rd Series . . . . . . . . 300.00 ea.
1951-54 . . . . . . . . . . 275.00 ea.
1955-56 (state year) . . . 300.00 ea.
BEAUTY BARS FROM STAINLESS STEEL
BUICK
1929 Core Emblem . . . . . . . . . . . . $290.00
1930 (Straight Arms) . . . . . . . . . . . 370.00
1931 (Curved Arms). . . . . . . . . . . . 370.00
CADILLAC
V-8 (Straight Arms) . . . . . . . . . . . . $370.00
V-12 with V-12 Emblem
(Curved Arms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420.00
V-16 without Cloisonné
(Curved Arms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370.00
LaSALLE
1927-29 (Straight Arms) . . . . . . . . $370.00
1930-31 (Curved Arms) . . . . . . . . . 370.00
LENSES
Pilot Ray
Senior Lens (glass) . . . . . . .$150.00 ea.
Junior Lens (glass) . . . . . . . .$150.00 ea.
Dusenberg Tail Light (glass) .$150.00 ea.
1932 — 1939
PACKARD
HOOD ORNAMENT AND
HOOD CENTER STRIP
The Center Strip made from plated brass at
$510.00. The Hood Ornament made from
stainless steel at $670.00 each.
1941 Cadillac stone guard trim in stainless steel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275.00/pr.
1941 Cadillac Hood lip molding . . . .$1200.00
Duesenberg Tail Lights . . . . . . . . . 1600.00 ea.
Duesenberg Tail Light Arms
Polished aluminum (Write For Price)
MISCELLANEOUS
Listed below are some of the miscellaneous
items we make. There are a number of
others. Contact us for your special needs.
Packard Radiator Shell Collars
In Stainless Steel
1930-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$580.00
1930 745 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630.00
1932 -? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .580.00
Packard Top Saddle in Stainless . . .350.00/pr.
Packard Side Mount Holders . . . . . .630.00 pr.
Packard Wheel Doughnut Rings in Stainless
1928-29-30- (state year) . . . . . . . . . . .270.00
1929-1930 Packard Wire
Wheel Dust Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270.00
1940 Packard Antenna Housing . . . . . .160.00
Sun Visor Brackets for many GM cars
(8 pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.00 set
1935 Packard SunVisor Brackets . . . .420.00 set
Mullins Hinges in Stainless
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.00 pr.
Mullins Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call
29 Auburn Radiator Shell Collar . . . . . .400.00
1938 Packard Bumper Step Plate
LUGGAGE RACK
1938 Packard Fender Step Plate
STRIPS
Packard Bumper bow-tie...255.00/ea.
1931-34P
Packard Badge Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.00
Made from Triple Plated Bronze they fit all 19321934 LaSalle Fender Chevrons
39 Packards, except the 110 and 120 Series.
(set of six) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500.00 set
Set of 5 Chromed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800.00 1935-36-37 LaSalle Fender Chevron Polished
Curved Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .each 250.00 Stanless (set of six) . . . . . . . . . . . . .500.00 set
Straight Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .each 200.00 36 LaSalle Front & Rear Hood Center Clip Stanless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.00/pair
WOODLITE PARKING LIGHTS ...........................................................................$1750.00 pair
Available with Woodlite script, Packard or Woodlite crowns. Lights come with Ruxton or
Packard fender mounting bases (specify) - Cowl mount bases available at extra charge as
follows: we’re currently out and are undecided whether to make
more.
COWL MOUNT ARMS
L-29 Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00 pr.
Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00 pr.
We also have tail light stantions for L-29 Cord suitable for mounting
the woodlite as a tail light (without license plate cutout) $350.00 Ea.
SHIPPING CHARGES EXTRA - SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER
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THE AR T OF DON SOMMER
Don Sommer (75) an Aerospace Engineer, a Vintage Auto Collector, a Vintage Auto Parts
Manufacturer and now a recognized artist. I have always been interested in western art. I
realized how beautiful some of the pieces were and as we developed the classic era
mascots in stainless steel through the lost wax process, it was
natural to branch into sculpture. Stainless steel is a medium that few do successfully and
we have become proficient in stainless awards and sculptures. Listed below are some of
the stainless and bronze sculptures I make.
I grew up on a farm near Davison, Michigan and got my first car when I was 9 years old;
a 1915 Ford Model T (which I still have), and have been interested in vintage cars ever
since. I graduated from Michigan State University in 1955 as a Mechanical Engineer.
Drafted 5 days out of college, I was assigned to the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Alabama where I worked for the oldest
engineer in the Von Braun Missile Team for 2 years and then spent about 20 years in the Aerospace industry. I started making vintage
car parts in my basement about 1966 and since 1972 have worked at it full time.
We have produced a wonderful series of oversized sculptures from some of the most beautiful classic era radiator mascots. These
sculptures are made from lost wax castings and range from 10” to 20” high and weigh approximately 15 pounds. Each piece is signed
and serialized and is available in patinaed bronze or polished stainless steel mounted on a marble and wood base. $2,750.00 each or buy
the entire collection at a special price. Call, write or visit us at Hershey or Carlisle for more information
Auburn Man
Hispano Suiza Stork
Bugatti Elephant
Lincoln Dog
Buick Mercury
Minerva
Cadillac Goddess
Packard Adonis
Cadillac Herald
Packard Cormorant
Cadillac Heron
Packard Goddess
Chrysler Gazelle
Pierce Arrow Archer
Diana
Pontiac Indian
Dodge Ram
Large Rolls
Royce Lady
Duesenberg Pegasus
GIRL AT THE BEACH
A limited edition of 10 by Don
Sommer in patinaed bronze.
“LABOURDETTE COUPE”
Michelin Man
sitting, standing, boxer, kneeling
man with cigar
Available in bronze or stainless
Call for pricing
One of a number of car sculptures by
Don Sommer in stainless steel or
patinaed bronze - the Labourdette
Coupe shown is in stainless and the
limited edition is 30.
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STAINLESS MASCOTS FROM AMERICAN ARROW
MC FARLAND
MINERVA
FRANKLIN
HISPANO SUIZA
DeSOTO
PACKARD
PEERLESS
LINCOLN
BRAU DOG
PONTIAC INDIAN
DODGE RAM
HALL DOG
SUPERMARINE
MICHELIN MAN
PONTIAC
RICKENBACKER
STUTZ
FRANKLIN
MINERVA
AUSTIN BANTAM
MINERVA
DIANA
COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES IN FIRED PORCELAIN
For something special and lasting for your anniversary meet, your collection or that special event, our
commemorative license plates in fired porcelain are permanent, nice looking and collectable. Available in
up to 5 colors, they can be made with individual names or all alike.
These collector’s license plates are handcrafted in the USA from fired porcelain. This old world finishing
process consists of fusing finely ground glass crystals to 18 gage steel fired at 1470 degrees. The resulting
images are permanent to ensure lasting beauty, thus creating a treasure to be passed on for generations.