Re: Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD Deluxe Touring Limo
Posted by Don B On 2024/4/16 23:02:57
Dan - thanks for the background information on the heater. That’s very interesting. Learning the history of the car is a huge part of the fun for me. One thing I’m trying to find is a rumor that my car originally belonged to either Bryce B Smith or the city of Kansas City, MO. The guy my dad bought the car from had told him that he bought it from Bryce B Smith’s estate.
Bryce B Smith was the mayor of Kansas City, MO from 1930 to 1939. Dad was also approached back around 1961 by an older gentleman who started asking about the car. Dad says he claimed to have been Bryce B Smith’s chauffeur and that Dad’s car was the one he drove. Now, he also told Dad that he drove FDR in that car, but I have conclusively proven that part of the story to be false. FDR was in Kansas City, but he was there in 1936. This car wasn’t around quite yet. Anyway, it’s fun searching. I have confirmed that Bryce Smith did in fact have two chauffeurs. One who was a personal employee, and one who was employed by Kansas City.
It’s not a great photo, but before I contort myself more to gather more information, is this the part you are needing information for?
Bryce B Smith was the mayor of Kansas City, MO from 1930 to 1939. Dad was also approached back around 1961 by an older gentleman who started asking about the car. Dad says he claimed to have been Bryce B Smith’s chauffeur and that Dad’s car was the one he drove. Now, he also told Dad that he drove FDR in that car, but I have conclusively proven that part of the story to be false. FDR was in Kansas City, but he was there in 1936. This car wasn’t around quite yet. Anyway, it’s fun searching. I have confirmed that Bryce Smith did in fact have two chauffeurs. One who was a personal employee, and one who was employed by Kansas City.
It’s not a great photo, but before I contort myself more to gather more information, is this the part you are needing information for?
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