Dixie Flyer "Firefly" speedster photographs

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Dixie Flyer "Firefly" speedster photographs 

Compliments of oldcar @ http://forums.aaca.org

10-9-2008

Hi 

This my first time on this part of the forum. I have been an AACA member for two years now. I joined when I first acquired the Dixie. The restoration is progressing well with much of the chassis work and suspension completed. The engine total rebuild is currently nearing completion and the gearbox is in the process of having new gears cut. Five Budd wire wheels have been rebuilt with new 23 inch rims and new double butted spokes I hope to have it up to rolling/running chassis stage by the end of this year. which brings me to the body. I have the sheet metal for the four mudguards the scuttle and hood but will need to build a new timber frame and panels for the tail. What I am really looking for is any photographs of the 1922 "Firefly" speedster body. I have a copy of the original sales brochure showing the 3/4 rear view but really need some more detail. I am hoping to have the car completed in time to ship to Louisville for the AACA 75 celebrations in July 2010. Yes from Australia! 

My other car is a 1934 Lagonda Rapier that I have owned since 1979. It has taken my wife and I on four tours to the U.K., France, Spain, Switzerland and Northern Italy. We are in the middle of planning our next visit next year (3 months) when we hope to catch up with friends in England for a tour of The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France then back to the UK for a couple of events there. All in the now 74 year old Lagonda. I turn 72 in November and my wife turns 70 slightly later in the same month.

Now what about some assistance on those Dixie Flyer photographs.

oldcar.