Re: 1940 120 Town Car by Rollson

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2018/11/14 9:03:21

Fred, regarding your question on a Rollson/Rollston database, I've lost track of what has happened to the Rollson/Rollston archives, perhaps someone has current information. Fairly recently they were still in the hands of the Rudy Creteur family, owners of the firm which continued after the end of the coachbuilt era. I believe they had U.S. Navy contracts for maritime galleys and other sheet metal work during WW II and last I heard were still in business out on Long Island and run by Rudy Jr., grandson. Apparently their auto coachwork files had been ravaged by fellow hobbyists who had been allowed access, and some original materials just taken, the balance scattered about and disheveled. Thereafter I've heard they were understandably very reluctant to allow access. Where the remains have gone I'm not sure but I'd check with the CCCA museum at the Gilmore where the Derham, Judkins and perhaps and other coachbuilder files are available. If not, perhaps they are still with the family business.

A very good history at Coachbuilt.com with many references for further research.

PS - Current information:

Rollson, Inc.
10 Smugglers Cove
Huntington, New York 11743
Phone 631-423-9758
Rudolph Creteur, President