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05/09/2021 11:53 am
I love the tear drop headlamps on this 1930 Cord L-29 Brooks Stevens Speedster and the way the colors dance around with different lighting and angles. For a black and white car, this thing exudes the type class and sportiness that would make it perfect for the Hollywood celebs of the time.
05/09/2021 3:06 pm
I agree, Rich. Those WOODLITE (named for their inventor) headlights really bring this Brooks Stevens design into focus. Click on the schematic for enlargement.
I read about these period styling headlights here:
Enjoy! David H 
05/09/2021 4:54 pm
As David noted, impressive looking headlights but those Woodlite headlights were far from the best when driving at speed. You could not see dark cattle on the road soon enough to stop.
Impressive model and photos Rich. Thank you.
05/09/2021 7:53 pm
Superb pics there !
Thanks for posting them Richard.
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06/09/2021 8:11 am
Great model and I'm glad I have it. David Green's comments are right on. The WOODLITE's were good looking units but very ineffective. These lights were standard equipment on the Ruxton which was also a front wheel drive sporty car. Brooks Stevens went on to form the Excalibur Motor Car Company in 1952...he was a very talented and creative man. Love his radiator cap with the feather on this Cord.
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