a variety of things I saw at the Muckenthaler Concours

New cars seem to all have one color interiors, 2 at most if the carpet is contrasting the upholstery. It wasn't always as drab and boding as it it now. It was far more colorful in the 50's and 60's

the red item is a very early Model T tire lock.. no way you'd steal a Model T with one of these on the wheels.

one of two baby hemis at the Muckenthaler show, the other was a DeSoto

the spare tire hidden in the inner fender in this station wagon surprised me.

I don't remember ever seeing  Walker coachbuilder tag before

Pullman (the train car company) bodied 1926 Packard Eight Sport

Photos from, and a lot more information at http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1061677

This 1926 Packard Eight Series 236 Sport model, body style 246, was a unique phaeton model in the lineup, with four forward-hinged doors and a lower body contour.

Bodied by Chicago’s Pullman Company, of railroad sleeper and palace car fame, the sport was two inches lower and five inches narrower than standard Packard phaetons, with a radiator and hood line lowered to suit. The result was a hood that seemed to flow straight back through the body

 Low and lithe, this car is one of three said to survive.

Reminds me a lot of the "Magnificent Jalopy" Packard phaeton http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/07/magnificent-jalopy-by-john-tomerlin.html

Really good book, I recommend it highly