Better than a gym. "H" Names I am completely sold on the 5.7 in my 2011 Tundra. See’s Candies had a photo in their Christmas catalog 2013 of a long line of customers at an LA store around Christmas 1941.

And today, if that opportunity was available, I would still do it. I had this car for many fun and reliable years and why it got away from me is another story we won’t get into here. Military Issue equipment, clothing, boots, MREs, MOLLE gear and much more. I was number 3 son and by the time the clothes were handed down to me they were for the most part worn out. Mercedes-Benz also produced vehicles that the Wehrmacht converted for use as staff cars. 234/3 Schwere Panzerspähwagen (8-Rad) Stummel Heavy Armoured Car; Sd.Kfz. By January of 1942, Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States was a fully fledged participant in the global military conflagration known as World War II. Even washing the cars was often a family project, a big production, and Thursday evening was usually when they were washed, all in a row.

My wife’s dad, my father in law, at age 87, is a firm believer in that. He even owned a Metropolitan briefly. Japanese battleship Yamato.

When the U.S. entered WWI, Packard made a custom Twin Six for the use of U.S. commander Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing. My father would keeping his cars and other things literally till they fell apart–waste not, want not. 234/2 Schwere Panzerspähwagen (8-Rad) Puma Heavy Armoured Car; Sd.Kfz.

Coincidentally, that weekend that they were going to be have a vehicle show in conjunction with a VFW hall that was hosting a veterans’ reunion. Cars and trucks were OUR toys. My father passed away 4 years ago at 91. Gen. Eisenhower’s driver, Kay Summersby, poses with one of the general’s Cadillac staff cars. It was generally painted in khaki, with a white star on the front doors. During WW II the FBI was keeping a watch on the Soviets who were in America.

It may be painted olive drab but the Cadillac crest and name is all over the car, every logo is intact. By clicking OK, you are confirming that this image is only to be used for the rights in the existing license. @Big Al–That is typical of cars of the 40’s they were more spartan. Don’t forget the oil + filter + front end greasing every couple of thousand miles plus the twice a year radiator service and plugs, points, rotor cap tuneup. Along with military jeeps of varying vintages, ambulances, Power Wagons, armored vehicles and half-tracks on display was this 1942 Cadillac staff car, documented to have been used by General Eisenhower in England before the D-Day invasion and then again in Germany closer to the end of the war. "V" Names Sd.Kfz. The older I get the more I appreciate what my parents did for me. When not in use, these special government G4s were stored in the various castles under ownership by the Fuhrer.

At the dinner table that night the table was set, but without my setting. Summersby was photographed with a Cadillac staff car, though it’s not clear to me if it was the identical car to this one. Speaking of chrome trim, about three weeks after the Pearl Harbor attack, on Jan. 1, 1942, the United States government declared certain metals like aluminum and chromium strategic commodities and reserved them exclusively for military use. In 42′ they went with the pontoon fenders on the lesser series cars (’61’-’62’ -’67’), ’72’-’75’s had the previous 41′ style fenders, with the new grille and post-war style fog lamps and parking lights shared by all models. Thanks for reading – RJS. I could cite examples of what other people I know are doing for their kids and grandkids, but I’m not. Those flatheads do have a cool sound. Used to transport service personnel around, this one was displayed at a military vehicle show. I sold it to my next brother in line, then he sold it to our next younger brother in line, and so on. But cars last twice as long, or longer than they did then.

http://www.carsindepth.com/?p=5258, Reg; “Studebaker started out as a wagon maker, and was the last of the former wagon makers to manufacture automobiles in North America”. Jack Roush’s 1941 Ford U.S. Army Air Corps staff car replica.

Actually some ’42s do indeed have chrome plating on their metal trim, but not to prevent reflections the enemy could see as with the Cadillac staff car. "P" Names He kept it for several years, then bought a used Orange and White 1952 Mercury, stick shift with Overdrive, that I learned to drive in. I’m originally from the area and have toured it quite a few times. We all contribute BECAUSE of what was done for us when we were young by our parents, aunts and uncles. True.

Now if you look at the Duesenbergs and Packards of the 20’s and 30’s those were some very beautiful cars inside and out.

Thanks for the article Ronnie, I really enjoy your articles. Copyright © 04/11/2020 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. And heat from the heater was nearly instant, even on wintry days.

Ronnie Schreiber edits Cars In Depth, a realistic perspective on cars & car culture and the original 3D car site. Speaking of rank, it’s interesting to note that while the staff cars are painted in drab olive green paint, they still retain all of their logos and badges.

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