1929 Ruxton Sedan in Factory Paint Job.
Out of about 100 Ruxtons that were actually produced, the second front wheel drive American street auto, some 6 months behind Cord, and even less 'ready for prime time', it is estimated there are less than 20 left. 16 of these were at Pebble Beach, and most are owned by the same man. Ruxtons are very low compared to say a Packard, with the flat floor. The unusual striped paint jobs were offered by the factory to emphasize the low (read sexy) height. Having a wonderfully art deco griffin as the mascot (not seen on the hood here, but the design is on the hubcaps), and most had the very sexy, but very very poorly illuminating 'Wood's Lite' head lights. Still if you have the mechanical genius, and the funds to keep them on the road, they are Stunning in real life. The sporty European look, dispensing with the running board was typical, and I think, very effective, as the car is too low to stand on the running board as help in entering, and the look is wonderful. Look at big to appreciate the color scheme.
1929 Ruxton Sedan in Factory Paint Job.
Out of about 100 Ruxtons that were actually produced, the second front wheel drive American street auto, some 6 months behind Cord, and even less 'ready for prime time', it is estimated there are less than 20 left. 16 of these were at Pebble Beach, and most are owned by the same man. Ruxtons are very low compared to say a Packard, with the flat floor. The unusual striped paint jobs were offered by the factory to emphasize the low (read sexy) height. Having a wonderfully art deco griffin as the mascot (not seen on the hood here, but the design is on the hubcaps), and most had the very sexy, but very very poorly illuminating 'Wood's Lite' head lights. Still if you have the mechanical genius, and the funds to keep them on the road, they are Stunning in real life. The sporty European look, dispensing with the running board was typical, and I think, very effective, as the car is too low to stand on the running board as help in entering, and the look is wonderful. Look at big to appreciate the color scheme.