Yep I see what tossed me off of what it was... Nice looking car too.

Yes, The V8 emblem does look like a hood ornament. I hadn't noticed till you mentioned it. This was a nice restoration, Very little altered from factory. Not too crazy about the color, but its OK.

A little to much yellow in the Cream or Ivory

I remember my mom telling me how much she loved riding in a rumble seat. It's sad that you couldn't even design a car with one now due to lack of rollover protection. Ah, well. At least some of these beauties still exist to remind us of what it was like to have fun before ambulance-chasing attorneys and our current litigious society.

I would like to have taken a ride in this one. Next time I see it I may ask if I can at least sit back there.

pretty car!

I agree Dean, next time I see him at a gathering, I would like to ask for a ride in the back.

I had no concept before of how much room there was in rumble seats. I bet they were a lot of fun to ride in. :3
One question: What is the purpose of that little metal widget on the lower corner of the door? I'm gonna guess it probably fits into something on the fender to prop the door open.

I bet those running boards were handy also. It's sometimes a bit awkward for me getting in and out of my car (but that's probably just my ancient body not cooperating).

If you are looking at the front edge of the door, there is also one at the top...the mirror is coming out of it...those are the door hinges. None of that sissy "hidden" small hinges back then...they were massive. You are right about the usefulness of running boards. They are still around as a bolt on accessory for suv's and other tall vehicles. Some even come standard now. (I love em.)

Besides, how can a kid play "gangsters" properly if you don't have a running board stand on and shoot.
EGAD...I am really dating my age here aren't I????

Interesting note, if you look closely at the rear fender. You can see what looks like a disc on the very top, and part of another one about 1/2 way down the back of the fender. Its just above the "stalk" tail light and looks like it may be something on the ground behind the car.

Those are rubber steps so you can climb up to the rumble seat. and not mar the paint. I thought that was marvelous detail. Never gave any thought about how you actually got INTO a rumble seat before seeing them. :>P

Ah, I see. The way the light was hitting the lower hinge, I thought I was seeing a u-shaped something that would .. well, you get the idea.
And like you, I never thought about how you actually got into those rumble seats.
As for age, I kinda figure we are both around the same age. :3

The light was not great for taking photos, This was a short nine-to-noon gathering and they decided to park the cars EXACTLY with the rear end facing the sun.

As for age...I think I am older that EVERYONE ! WAY into the "geezer" stage. I definitely qualify as a Double Greymuzzle . But that's OK. :>P

wow such an awesome car

I agree Silver, this little car has some great lines. =^.^=

yeah very much so

A classic one!!!... I like it very much, raynard!!...

I agree. This son looks like it would be fun to drive, and tis not too big for todays traffic.

exactly, that´s the important point, raynard!!...