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About Richard Bober
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Expertise
I have extensive knowledge of the Hupp Motor Car Company and specifically, the Hupmobile Skylark. I also have a fair amount of knowledge and experience with the Graham Hollywood, which was virtually an identical car to the Hupp Skylark.

Experience
I personally own three Hupmobile Skylarks, and have published several articles in the Hupmobile Club newsletters on the history of the company.

Education/Credentials
Graduate of General Motors Institute (now known as Kettering University)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Richard Bober 
In Category  Vintage Cars

SubjectDate Asked

Parts11/5/2009
  Q: WE have a 1932 huppmobil roadster, WE are looking for a cylinder head ,Water pump, Radiator. Thanks ...
  A: Are you a member of the Hupmobile Club? There's a bi-monthly publication called the Parts Locator ...
1974 vette9/8/2009
  Q: I have a 1974vettewith 72,000 miles. Fair condition...what's it worth??? Original miles,,please ...
  A: This is a difficult question - what do you consider "fair condition"? Is the fiberglas body intact, ...
Durant star six sedan9/2/2009
  Q: How can I find the value of a 1926 Durant Star Six Sedan? Is it considered rare or desirable?
  A: For the value of the car, I would look at the publication "Old Cars Price Guide" which is published ...
The Chevrolet Corvair8/12/2009
  Q: What year did they start and stop the Chevrolet Corvair? who stopped production and why?
  A: The last Corvair was produced in 1969. I believe that it still exists in a collection somewhere. ...
1967 GS California8/3/2009
  Q: I am in the position to buy a 1967 GS California, or so the owner says. The vin# doesn't look ...
  A: Don, I have some possible leads to help you with this - I will check with my sources and get back to ...
antique car7/31/2009
  Q: I saw a progman on an old car that an individual built a long time ago that when you turned the ...
  A: You're referring to the 1948 Tucker Torpedo - this car, as originally designed, had "pop-out" ...
Hupmobie 1935 D 5187/12/2009
  Q: 1. Where did all the parts from the Auburn warehouse end up and how do I find them? 2. What is the ...
  A: The parts are still there - Stan Liddell still owns the parts and the warehouse, and with a little ...
Graham Hollywood / Huppmobile Skylark7/4/2009
  Q: Bober, i'm looking for Graham Hollywood or Huppmobile Skylark windowframes complete and in ...
  A: Philipp - Send me an email at my personal address - rboberjr@yahoo.com. I will keep an eye out for ...
1966 Studebaker Daytona parts?6/30/2009
  Q: I just found this car and I need interior parts like carpet and all side panels for rear and both ...
  A: From what I have been told, there are still a fair amount of NOS parts available from the Studebaker ...
1929 Hupp century 6 cy 4 dr sdn5/15/2009
  Q: Engine compression done on all 6 cyl, read 72,78,72,75,75,75. Any info re what the compression ...
  A: Russ, the compression is a bit low - you'd like to see numbers around 90. The bad news is that ...
1929 Hupmobile Century Coupe 2 dr 4 place4/24/2009
  Q: Does the 1929 8cyl 118 WB have a longer hood than the 1929 6 cyl 114 WB? Did all the Century A ...
  A: Hugh, The 1928-1929 Model M Eight Cylinder "Century Eight" cars were built on a 120" wheelbase. ...
1929 Hupmobile Century Coupe 2 dr 4 place4/24/2009
  Q: Does the 8cyl 118 WB have a longer hood than the 6 cyl 114 WB? Did all the Century A models {6} have ...
  A: it was most gratifying. I'd like to keep in contact, and perhaps talk you into joining the Hupmobile ...
1971 mercedes 250 hesitation4/23/2009
  Q: I've been restoring a 71 250 and no matter what I do I cant seem to stop a hesitation that almost ...
  A: Gary, this question is really outside my area of expertise, but I can give you a couple of ...
no spark4/11/2009
  Q: at first i had no spark so i replaced the coil modular and my truck ran again so i disconected it to ...
  A: Having no information about what kind of vehicle we're speaking of, I can't really give you any ...
1926 Model R Hupmobile3/21/2009
  Q: I have a 1926 Model R Hupmobile. It is in I would say good condition. The body has some rust spots ...
  A: This seems to be a very nice looking car, although I could only see one photo on the question. Just ...
1984 Lincoln Continental Town Car2/23/2009
  Q: Could you please help me find out what the original sale price was for a 1984 Lincoln Continental ...
  A: Paul, I'm sorry, but my expertise is pretty much confined to pre-war automobile subjects. I've ...
HuppMobile1/3/2009
  Q: I would like to find out how I can reach the HuppMobile Club. My StepDad fondly brought the ...
  A: The Hupmobile Club's website can be viewed at the following URL: ...
huppmobile parts11/12/2008
  Q: I have a 1925 or 1926 Huppmobile complete 4 cyl motor, transmission, hood and radiator. I don't know ...
  A: I can assist you with this. Pictures would be helpful, and the best way to sell these parts is to ...
Mercedes 450 sl or 380 sl?10/13/2008
  Q: I am looking for the best intro to classic car choice given the information from Road and Track ...
  A: I am not really an expert on these cars, but from what I have heard from a friend who does collect ...
1974 Corvette Stingray10/3/2008
  Q: I have a 1974 Corvette Stingray w/ under 50,000 miles on it. The body is in perfect, original ...
  A: The "Gold Book" value for this car is approximately $20K for a car in excellent condition, which ...
34 427T Hupp9/29/2008
  Q: I have a 34 Hupp 427 T and cannot get in touch with the factory. I found the # online but never got ...
  A: Yes, Tish is not very good about responding to phone calls at the factory. Contact Dean Hupp via ...
1933 hupp7/18/2008
  Q: i am querious who contacted you as i know most of the k model owners thanks ray
  A: I only see one K model (Duncan's) in the Hupp club registry located in Australia, so I'm extremely ...
1928 Hupmobile7/13/2008
  Q: I am trying to locate 2 wheel rim lock rings for a 1928 Hupmobile with 19" rims, could you assist. I ...
  A: Do you know the model (either Model A, E, or M) of your car? Solid disc wheels, wood spoke wheels, ...
CARS6/18/2008
  Q: CAN YOU HELP ME LOOK FOR A 1964 IMPALA THAT IS BLACK AND LOOKS REAL GOOD BECAUSE EVERY WERE I LOOK I ...
  A: Kelsie, Let's talk about what you're looking for. A lot depends on your budget, because '60s Chevy ...
Vintage car clock in wooden vanity5/24/2008
  Q: I bought a Waltham car clock in wooden case which is mounted in the back of a vintage car it has a ...
  A: Heather - Great to make the acquaintance of another Graham/Hupmobile fan from Australia - both the ...
Vintage car clock in wooden vanity5/24/2008
  Q: I bought a Waltham car clock in wooden case which is mounted in the back of a vintage car it has a ...
  A: I'm sorry, but I haven't the foggiest idea what LINDEN stamped into the back case of a Waltham car ...
loomis horseless carriage4/18/2008
  Q: I am appraising an estate that contains a loomis automobile. I have not found another one to compare ...
  A: In my reading over the last year, I've found a couple of interesting tidbits about Mr. Loomis. It ...
1940 Chrysler Traveler4/14/2008
  Q: when driving the car after it's warmed up it starts to spit and sputter, getting worse and worse ...
  A: I am not an expert on this particular topic, but I will run through the possible solutions that I am ...
1924 Dodge4/1/2008
  Q: Hey mate, i was wondering if you know of any websites for manuals as to how i could put my 1924 ...
  A: G'day, mate - I don't know for sure where you can get that type of documentation, but I would start ...
Hupmobile serie A 19293/31/2008
  Q: I am a Hupmobile 1929 serie A. Can you give me the bore and stroke cylinder??. ANSWER: Factory ...
  A: I'm looking at my reference now, and it is possible that the stroke value may be a misprint. The ...
1932 huppmobile model 572/27/2008
  Q: i own a 1932 hupmobile model 57 and need some interior door handles handles and window crancks, i ...
  A: Mario, I'm a bit confused. Hupmobile did not designate any of the cars it built as a "Model 57". Are ...
cars2/15/2008
  Q: I just got my liscense and I'm an 18 year old guy. I want to get a classic or vintage car. My only ...
  A: All great questions - I think you are looking at all aspects of a potential project, and that is ...
1955, 56 and 57 Chevy2/3/2008
  Q: Did the 55,56 and 57 series of Chevy's sell more vehicles than any other vehicles in the U.S. or in ...
  A: I'm not entirely sure of the production numbers of other marques from around the world, but the 55 ...
1949 ford f1 truck1/27/2008
  Q: I have the stock 16 rims with bias tires and tubes inside I would like to put some after market rims ...
  A: My understanding is that the bolt pattern on your truck is the same from the '30s through the '70s ...
1967 buick syklark12/24/2007
  Q: I have 13# vin How can I do a vin check on it?It's 4446778113471
  A: Dennis - I do not have the information directly at my fingertips, but a close friend (who happens to ...
Columbia auto part?8/13/2007
  Q: My husband found a silver oil can looking part which my husband thinks came on an old car. It has ...
  A: I don't know anything specific about the Columbia automobile other than the fact that they built ...
Hupmobile Purchase7/29/2007
  Q: Wher do I go to look for a 1931 Hupmobile Sedan. My Father owned one and I would to purchase one. ...
  A: The best place to watch for available Hupmobile cars is the Hupmobile Club itself. There is a ...
changing paint color on Mustang7/20/2007
  Q: I have a 72 Mustang Convertible with under 20,000 actual miles. It has a 302,Auto and A/C. It is ...
  A: Bob, I apologize for not responding earlier, but your message came in about an hour after I left for ...

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