1. Mr Roboto 2. by the band Styx 3. I'm just a man whose circumstances went beyond his control Wyr: the 1930 Ruxton, and possibly the 1930 Imperial - I’d need to drive both.
Sweet choice it's crazy how much better the styling in on the imperial in 1931 they get longer and lower it's my favorite era of imperial 1931-1933 chefs kiss perfect. Happy you dig this episode
Thanks Jay. It's good to see such a rare and attractive car. If I may be a little critical though could you not have got down on your knees to give us a closeup of how they had done the front suspension, steering and driveshafts? It's the defining feature of the car after all. Same with the rear suspension. It would have been a good opportunity to go for independent rear suspension, though I presume they didn't? And from what little I could see if the front suspension, did I see a hydraulic brake hose? Cheers.
Thank you for this fascinating history of Ruxton. The Depression certainly killed off some great cars, this being a prime example. The Wisconsin Car Museum in Hartford had one on display several years ago. Absolutely beautiful machine.
Wonderful car, so glad you covered the Ruxton, hope you feature the one behind it as well. I have alway been curious about the Ruxton this is the first time to see one featured. Thank you.
Great well told story on a unique car with amazing engineering. Episode sounds like a good drama movie, reminds me of the taxi wars in the 20's involving Hertz, Yellow cab, Parmalee, and Checker motors. Beautiful car and those outstanding Woodlite headlights and park lights looks clean without running boards. First pick 130 Gardener, second 1930 Cord L-29.
Quite the work of art!!🎨 Built in Wisconsin, so you know it's the best.😊🧀. Kissel has a museum too, I think... Moon raceabouts were pretty cool 😎 too. The lights remind me of the lights used on a Dupont car, circa 1922 ish... Great Stunning Classic Jay, thanks for the tour 🎉⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌎
RUXTON is my favorite "1930s-era Playboy Hot Rod" automobile. I love the styling, the low stance, the paint themes, and the front wheel drive. This was a niche car - and an expensive one. Ruxtons never were in the league of Dusenberg, Cord, and Auburn, but they did gain the admiration of the avant-gard set. It is my understanding that Ruxtons had a tricky transmission to deal with and handling wasn't very good. Other marques that I really like are the Gardner - Stutz - Pierce Arrow - and Cadillac! I love French Cars too - but that's a different conversation.
Looks like a channeled hot rod. And yes, the ACD museum is an absolute bucket list destination for any self-respecting car guy or gal. If you go during ACD Days, you’ll see cars like these out driving around the neighborhood.
Wow! You are outdoing yourself lately! Not only was this episode extremely informative, but that Ruxton is just gorgeous! One nit: that device you thought was a generator is the starter, while the alternator is a modern GM unit (which is not a bad thing). I've known about Ruxton since I was a kid, but I certainly never saw one, and I've yet to see as much technical info as you presented. Very interesting transaxle design. I'd really like to see the front suspension in more detail, but I don't think I'll ever get to the ACD museum. Sigh. WYR= Ruxton for both but I'd take anyone of them. Jay, I'm really impressed with this video!!!
Thank you so much happy you dig this one I can't wait until hershey going to cover more unicorns =) This one has such a convoluted history but really cool nonetheless the less =)
WOW! Another thorough and in-depth review of an automotive milestone that shouldn't have been lost in the shuffle. WYR1: Yes, please. All three are beyond _GORGEOUS._ They are beyond _STUNNING._ They are _STARTLING._ _Collectible Automobile did a feature article on the Kissel _Gold Bug_ at some time in the past couple of years, can't lay my hands on the issue right this minute. WYR2: I'll take the Ruxton for the styling.
This is a very cool car and I love the paint job. I love the view from the front where you can see the bright front half shafts. I'm not normally a fan of solid disc wheels but with the trim they look great on this car. I would choose it in both WYR scenarios although it is a tough choice between it and the Cord L-29. Really glad you got a chance to visit the wonderful ACD museum.
I remember once reading that the headlights were focused so that if you held a cigarette at the focal point the head light would light it. The worm gear transaxle was not a good idea, for a number of reasons. The biggest reason was that worm gears are non-reversable so if the engine stopped the front wheels would lock up.
I like no running boards, even deleted running boards, like on 47-54 Chevy trucks, (55-59 had internal running boards.) A lowered suspension, board delete. Just looks awesome!
Wood headlights were quite a popular stylish thing back in the day, rest of the car, oh well....timing is everything... 30 Kissel 30 Cord, followed closely by the Imperial.
20:50 Ever have a piece of trivia that doesn't *quite* stick so when you come across it again it's like learning it the first time until you get a pang of recognition a minute later? Anheuser-Busch having done auto-body work during Prohibition is one of those for me.
Sounds like Archie Andrews was a real piece of work. Have you done a biography on Albert Russel Erskine, the president of Studebaker going into The Great Depression? A tragic figure in a tragic time.
4:11. Since you enjoy critiques, here’s today’s pronunciation tip: Cugnot is pronounced “Koon-YOH”. For extra credit, Nicolas-Joseph = “NEE-ko-lah-zhoh-ZEFF”. 😊. Thanks for featuring this awesome gem.
@@painosso7669 Yes, there are subtleties to the ‘u’ sound in French, but there won’t be a hard ‘t’ at the end of it - the ‘t’ is silent. Think Peugeot or Ross Perot, or Inspector Poirot. The “gn” In French (and Italian) has a “nyuh” sound, much like the Spanish ñ such as in “mañana”. Think filet mignon. Hence I maintain “Koon-YOH” would be the closest English approximation without trying to describe the nuance to the forming the “u” sound.
WYR: That Gardner is gorgeous, and I love the shape of the grill on the Imperial. Those would be my choices. The Ruxton is neat, but I've never really been fond of the low, hot-rod 30s car look. Maybe I just like something a bit more stately when it comes to cars of that era, I don't know.
whoa, let's please remember selden, that trouble causing figure in automotive history. that thing was front wheel drive. you all can see one in hartford, ct, but don't plan on going for a drive!
Hi Jay! Good views of the RARE Ruxton! An auto museum here in my state used to have one on display. Too bad it never reached quantity production! Andrews just should have just let Kissel alone and they would have produced a quality car. I would imagine that most of the ones built were made by Kissel. Andrews was just over his head. Just because he was on the board of a couple of auto companies doesn't give you the skills to pull it off. It seems like he did not understand the business of building automobiles at all. Even Preston Tucker had troubles trying to bring a new car to market. It's NOT easy! WYR. . .You are killing me! Ok I am taking the Ruxton AND the Kissel in the first one!!! #2 You showed what is arguably the most beautiful L-29 Cord EVER MADE, the DeSaknoffsky coupe! CORD for sure!
Can you imagine what it would be like to drive the 1904 Christie?? That gigantic engine sure looks like a heavyweight, I'm pretty sure all the exhaust goes right in the driver's face and does the driver sit right behind the radiator??? It also looks like it has two tires on the right front wheel. Hmm. Arnold Schwarzenegger would have had trouble cranking that steering wheel! Talk about when men were MEN!
Someone complained that I said that When the men were men and the woman where proud of it.. I was like really?? I took it from Leno he said it years ago when it was kosher to say that.. I hate this new world we live in, people get offended by damn near everything so had to vent That 1904 Christie looked interesting, did you see two wheels on passenger side front? I was intrigued by that
Finally a Ruxton! Have never seen one in person, did you get some close shots of the Ruxton sedan seen in the background? Hoping some day you'll find a Gardiner or Ajax, would love to see Erskine and Rockne featured; the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend may be of help. Ever come across a Terraplane? As always, great job Jay!
I'm not sure the story was a lot deeper than that and conflicted 90% put Archie Andrew's in a bad light while 10% were sympathetic towards Archie, after this whole debacle Archie went back to Hupmobile and tired to take over that company which is what led to hupmobile getting out of the car business.. Kissel came back after going into receivership, but they didn't build cars. They went into a different market.
4:10 _Cugnot_ is pronounced COO-nyoh There is a TH-cam video of a reproduction Cugnot tractor in operation. Chuff! Chuff! Chuff! Chuff!... Operators were wearing period costumes...
1. Mr Roboto
2. by the band Styx
3. I'm just a man whose circumstances went beyond his control
Wyr: the 1930 Ruxton, and possibly the 1930 Imperial - I’d need to drive both.
YES!! Awesome congratulations you got it =)
Domo arigato...
@@What.its.like. I got dragged to a Styx concert not once, but twice... and one classmate still owes me $4 for her ticket. :)
The headlights that look like a alien knights helmet is awesome! Must have really drawn attention back in the day!
1930 Imperial Stunning car 😍❤️ but all are great cars👍
Great Episode. 👏👏👏👏
Happy Motoring ✌️🤠
Sweet choice it's crazy how much better the styling in on the imperial in 1931 they get longer and lower it's my favorite era of imperial 1931-1933 chefs kiss perfect. Happy you dig this episode
Thanks Jay. It's good to see such a rare and attractive car. If I may be a little critical though could you not have got down on your knees to give us a closeup of how they had done the front suspension, steering and driveshafts? It's the defining feature of the car after all. Same with the rear suspension. It would have been a good opportunity to go for independent rear suspension, though I presume they didn't? And from what little I could see if the front suspension, did I see a hydraulic brake hose? Cheers.
Thank you for this fascinating history of Ruxton. The Depression certainly killed off some great cars, this being a prime example. The Wisconsin Car Museum in Hartford had one on display several years ago. Absolutely beautiful machine.
Yeah thank you so much for watching I've been looking fir one for a while but it took a while to research it
Wonderful car, so glad you covered the Ruxton, hope you feature the one behind it as well. I have alway been curious about the Ruxton this is the first time to see one featured. Thank you.
Great well told story on a unique car with amazing engineering.
Episode sounds like a good drama movie, reminds me of the taxi wars in the 20's involving Hertz, Yellow cab, Parmalee, and Checker motors.
Beautiful car and those outstanding Woodlite headlights and park lights looks clean without running boards.
First pick 130 Gardener, second 1930 Cord L-29.
Quite the work of art!!🎨 Built in Wisconsin, so you know it's the best.😊🧀. Kissel has a museum too, I think... Moon raceabouts were pretty cool 😎 too. The lights remind me of the lights used on a Dupont car, circa 1922 ish... Great Stunning Classic Jay, thanks for the tour 🎉⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌎
RUXTON is my favorite "1930s-era Playboy Hot Rod" automobile. I love the styling, the low stance, the paint themes, and the front wheel drive. This was a niche car - and an expensive one. Ruxtons never were in the league of Dusenberg, Cord, and Auburn, but they did gain the admiration of the avant-gard set. It is my understanding that Ruxtons had a tricky transmission to deal with and handling wasn't very good. Other marques that I really like are the Gardner - Stutz - Pierce Arrow - and Cadillac! I love French Cars too - but that's a different conversation.
Looks like a channeled hot rod. And yes, the ACD museum is an absolute bucket list destination for any self-respecting car guy or gal. If you go during ACD Days, you’ll see cars like these out driving around the neighborhood.
Went there during ACD days was awesome can't wait until next year
The Cord L-29 always reminds me of Cruella DeVille.
Wow! You are outdoing yourself lately! Not only was this episode extremely informative, but that Ruxton is just gorgeous! One nit: that device you thought was a generator is the starter, while the alternator is a modern GM unit (which is not a bad thing). I've known about Ruxton since I was a kid, but I certainly never saw one, and I've yet to see as much technical info as you presented. Very interesting transaxle design. I'd really like to see the front suspension in more detail, but I don't think I'll ever get to the ACD museum. Sigh. WYR= Ruxton for both but I'd take anyone of them. Jay, I'm really impressed with this video!!!
Thank you so much happy you dig this one I can't wait until hershey going to cover more unicorns =)
This one has such a convoluted history but really cool nonetheless the less =)
That is one fantastic car ! What a gem !
Totally agree
WOW! Another thorough and in-depth review of an automotive milestone that shouldn't have been lost in the shuffle.
WYR1: Yes, please.
All three are beyond _GORGEOUS._ They are beyond _STUNNING._ They are _STARTLING._
_Collectible Automobile did a feature article on the Kissel _Gold Bug_ at some time in the past couple of years, can't lay my hands on the issue right this minute.
WYR2: I'll take the Ruxton for the styling.
Awesome glad you dig this episode hoping to cover Kissel before the year is over
This is a very cool car and I love the paint job. I love the view from the front where you can see the bright front half shafts. I'm not normally a fan of solid disc wheels but with the trim they look great on this car. I would choose it in both WYR scenarios although it is a tough choice between it and the Cord L-29. Really glad you got a chance to visit the wonderful ACD museum.
Awesome choices and I love that shot as well. Happy you dig this episode
I remember once reading that the headlights were focused so that if you held a cigarette at the focal point the head light would light it. The worm gear transaxle was not a good idea, for a number of reasons. The biggest reason was that worm gears are non-reversable so if the engine stopped the front wheels would lock up.
Interesting I n ver knew that
I like no running boards, even deleted running boards, like on 47-54 Chevy trucks, (55-59 had internal running boards.) A lowered suspension, board delete. Just looks awesome!
This car was designed without running boards
Wood headlights were quite a popular stylish thing back in the day, rest of the car, oh well....timing is everything...
30 Kissel
30 Cord, followed closely by the Imperial.
20:50 Ever have a piece of trivia that doesn't *quite* stick so when you come across it again it's like learning it the first time until you get a pang of recognition a minute later? Anheuser-Busch having done auto-body work during Prohibition is one of those for me.
I saw that ad and was like HUH 🤔 I thought you guys would dig it
dang, good eye... I totally missed the mini woodlite turn signals!
Before turn signals I think they are running lights
Sounds like Archie Andrews was a real piece of work.
Have you done a biography on Albert Russel Erskine, the president of Studebaker going into The Great Depression?
A tragic figure in a tragic time.
Incredible car, great video! ❤❤
Thank you happy you dig this one
4:11. Since you enjoy critiques, here’s today’s pronunciation tip: Cugnot is pronounced “Koon-YOH”. For extra credit, Nicolas-Joseph = “NEE-ko-lah-zhoh-ZEFF”. 😊. Thanks for featuring this awesome gem.
Thank you so much for the correction =)
The French "Cugnot" is hard for English speakers to pronounce. It is more like "cue-iniot".
@@painosso7669 Yes, there are subtleties to the ‘u’ sound in French, but there won’t be a hard ‘t’ at the end of it - the ‘t’ is silent. Think Peugeot or Ross Perot, or Inspector Poirot. The “gn” In French (and Italian) has a “nyuh” sound, much like the Spanish ñ such as in “mañana”. Think filet mignon. Hence I maintain “Koon-YOH” would be the closest English approximation without trying to describe the nuance to the forming the “u” sound.
WYR: That Gardner is gorgeous, and I love the shape of the grill on the Imperial. Those would be my choices. The Ruxton is neat, but I've never really been fond of the low, hot-rod 30s car look. Maybe I just like something a bit more stately when it comes to cars of that era, I don't know.
Sweet choices =)
If it's any consolation I'm not into hot rods as well
the bronze/cream goes with the linoleum flooring
whoa, let's please remember selden, that trouble causing figure in automotive history. that thing was front wheel drive. you all can see one in hartford, ct, but don't plan on going for a drive!
People like that caused the great depression!
Totally agree it's amazing the stuff they got away with back then
Hi Jay! Good views of the RARE Ruxton! An auto museum here in my state used to have one on display. Too bad it never reached quantity production! Andrews just should have just let Kissel alone and they would have produced a quality car. I would imagine that most of the ones built were made by Kissel. Andrews was just over his head. Just because he was on the board of a couple of auto companies doesn't give you the skills to pull it off. It seems like he did not understand the business of building automobiles at all. Even Preston Tucker had troubles trying to bring a new car to market. It's NOT easy! WYR. . .You are killing me! Ok I am taking the Ruxton AND the Kissel in the first one!!! #2 You showed what is arguably the most beautiful L-29 Cord EVER MADE, the DeSaknoffsky coupe! CORD for sure!
Great choices and insight =)
Can you imagine what it would be like to drive the 1904 Christie?? That gigantic engine sure looks like a heavyweight, I'm pretty sure all the exhaust goes right in the driver's face and does the driver sit right behind the radiator??? It also looks like it has two tires on the right front wheel. Hmm. Arnold Schwarzenegger would have had trouble cranking that steering wheel! Talk about when men were MEN!
It looks as though it's rear steering too.
Someone complained that I said that
When the men were men and the woman where proud of it.. I was like really?? I took it from Leno he said it years ago when it was kosher to say that.. I hate this new world we live in, people get offended by damn near everything so had to vent
That 1904 Christie looked interesting, did you see two wheels on passenger side front? I was intrigued by that
Gardner
Ruxton
Who needs two tail/ stop lamps.
Did you make the PA museum at Gilmore?
WYR: All of them.
Awesome =)
Finally a Ruxton! Have never seen one in person, did you get some close shots of the Ruxton sedan seen in the background? Hoping some day you'll find a Gardiner or Ajax, would love to see Erskine and Rockne featured; the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend may be of help. Ever come across a Terraplane? As always, great job Jay!
Interesting car.
I'm just a man who's circumstances went beyond his control. Mr. Robots by Styx.
I thought those lines summed up this car pretty well you got it someone did beat you for title
Those headlights look like a sleepy character from the cars cartoon. 😂 Very Disney.
Lovely car.
1930 cord l 29
2nd scenario 1930 Ruxton
What is that 4 toned grey and black car behind the Ruxton @24:30? Are you doing that one soon? It's cool.
It is a Ruxton sedan.
@@danielulz1640 Cool. I hope Justin covers that one too.
I didn't do the sedan just the roadster
@@What.its.like.
One day =)
I'm guessing a LS swap would really upset some folks!
1930 Ruxton
I'd go for the Ruxton.
WYR: 1. Ruxton 2. Cord.
Did Archie Andrews bring his friend Jughead into the company? How about Betty and Veronica? Midge? Moose?
I'm not sure the story was a lot deeper than that and conflicted 90% put Archie Andrew's in a bad light while 10% were sympathetic towards Archie, after this whole debacle Archie went back to Hupmobile and tired to take over that company which is what led to hupmobile getting out of the car business.. Kissel came back after going into receivership, but they didn't build cars. They went into a different market.
4:10 _Cugnot_ is pronounced COO-nyoh
There is a TH-cam video of a reproduction Cugnot tractor in operation. Chuff! Chuff! Chuff! Chuff!...
Operators were wearing period costumes...
@@winstonelston5743 thank you for that correction