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04-17-2023, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
I’m looking for any history/information
on an original, unrestored 1931 Standard Model A Coupe I currently own. The only information I have at this point is it was was owned by Harold Smith (no further details) and was shown at the 1983 MARC Nationals in Dearborn were it received a MARC of Originality award . The car is all Black (Apple Green pinstripe) with Brown check upholstery. Most of the paint and all of the upholstery is original. A search for Harold Smith was unsuccessful at this point . Perhaps someone may have known him and this car ? Any information and or photos would be greatly appreciated . Please PM me , Thank you ! |
04-17-2023, 06:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
That’s a beauty, I would love to find one like that!
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04-17-2023, 06:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Information wanted on my newly purchased 1931 Standard Model A Coupe - Modelacoupe3 What a beauty. |
04-17-2023, 07:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
I would suggest joining MARC and asking them for information on the car.
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04-17-2023, 08:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
You probably already know this but the July/August 1983 issue of The Model A News lists his name and the car under the awards section but it does not contain a photo.
Perhaps you can track down someone with a MARC Roster from that era that could contain his address which could help in your search for more info. -Tim
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04-17-2023, 09:11 PM | #6 |
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I'd love to see it. Are you driving it to the OC Pancake breakfast on the 30th? |
04-17-2023, 11:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Thank you for the compliment !
I plan on taking it to the Pancake Breakfast Last edited by Modelacoupe3; 04-18-2023 at 12:05 AM. |
04-18-2023, 06:07 AM | #8 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Unrestored original - what a treasure.
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04-18-2023, 07:48 AM | #9 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
First person that came to mind was Putt Smith.
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04-18-2023, 10:32 AM | #10 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Looks like it was Putt's car. "James Harold “Putt” Smith of College Park passed away February 16, 2020."
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04-18-2023, 12:01 PM | #11 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
the paint is so nice, its hard to believe its original
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04-18-2023, 01:34 PM | #12 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
All this talk about the coupe and not the town car in the background?
This group usually fawns over TC's. |
04-18-2023, 01:47 PM | #13 |
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Beautiful Coupe!!!
Love it man |
04-18-2023, 01:58 PM | #14 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Thank you all for the information and the compliments !
The paint is mostly original . The fenders and hood have been repainted. The body and lower splash aprons still retain the original paint. The Apple Green pinstripe on the body appears to be all original . The interior is all original and in very nice condition. The windshield is original, discolored and delaminating. I’ll post pictures of the interior in the next day or two. I appreciate all the information, if anyone has additional information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you |
04-19-2023, 06:47 AM | #15 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
All this talk about the coupe and not the town car in the background?
off topic............LOL! The paint is mostly original . The fenders and hood have been repainted. ok, there you go. prey tel, do tell us more about the towncar............ |
04-19-2023, 09:13 AM | #16 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Ronn,
If you read my original post , you will notice it states “mostly original paint”. Never did my post state it was 100 percent original paint ! It IS an original Unrestored car with 100 percent original upholstery and once again mostly original paint . It was awarded the “MARC of Originality” in 1983. I am merely trying to find out more history on this car ! The Town car is not mine, however it is an exceptional car ! Last edited by Modelacoupe3; 04-19-2023 at 10:34 AM. |
04-19-2023, 12:17 PM | #17 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
There are a number of active MARC regions in GA. He was most likely a member of one and maybe someone there would know more about the car. Not sure the geography of Georgia well enough to tell you which is closest to him.
https://model-a-ford.org/top-page-1/regions/
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04-19-2023, 01:28 PM | #18 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Thank you Tim ! I will contact MARC and see if they can provide additional info.
When I purchased the car last year, it was located in Illinois . The gentleman I bought the car from said he purchased it out of an estate sale. He did not have any additional information on any previous owners . The Harold Smith aka Putt , that others have mentioned here is a strong possibility and I continue to pursue that lead as well. Thanks to everyone here for their help. |
04-19-2023, 02:53 PM | #19 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
Looks like a nice sound Model A that hasn’t had a lot of owners and “poor” work done to it.
If it were mine, I would keep it just as is. Remember, no matter how good your car, there will always be that individual who will fine ways to fault it. Whether a new GT40 or a 1931 Model A, there out there trying to put the car down. Enjoy. |
04-21-2023, 12:00 PM | #20 |
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Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
I have a roster from 1980 but don't see a Harold Smith in GA. or IL. If you get any other leads I can look further for you.
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