Robert Stein
About Us
TC5308 was bought by Lt. Leonard Carmell in the early 1960s, sold to John Eichelberger about 2002 and 80% restored by Andrew Culeu (Florida). Sold to current owner in 2009. He finished the restoration and took the car through the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) show circuit up to Senior Grand National award in 2022. Centerfold car of TSO 49/1 (Feb 2010). Restoration featured in Sports and Exotic Cars Oct. 2010 issue.
TC6911 was built up as a touring vehicle - engine bored .080 over (1292 cc), Crane cam, Nissan 4-speed, Nissan steering box, Alfin drums, Chrome wire wheels, alternator, switched to negative ground. Rough paint but otherwise very strong. Named Mina - short for Menaka, which is American Indian for 'Incomparable.' Very strong driver - quick acceleration and easy cruising at 3000 RPM/60 MPH. Brooklands aero screens, tripod headlights, Lucas driving lights.
TCs Owned:
TC 5308 – XPAG 5993
- Color (Ext / Int): Sequoia Cream / Regency Red
- Build Date: 22 April 1948
- Original Engine: XPAG 5993
- Known Reg Numbers: 49MGTC (VA)
Purchased in 2/2009 and performed a complete restoration. VW steering, Alfin drums, LED tail lamps. Received 2009 National Junior and Senior AACA awards, and 2010 Grand national 1st place. Driven in club events, rallies, and pleasure drives. Centerfold car of TSO 49/1 (Feb 2010). Restoration featured in Sports and Exotic Cars Oct. 2010 issue. Owned in 1990 by Lt. Col. Leonard Carmell (USAF) of Florida, USA. Color at that time was Green / Green. Carmell was the second owner, believed to have purchased in early 1960's and kept in driver condition. Owned in 2000 by John Eichelberger of Florida, USA. Color at the time was Green / Green.
TC 6911 – XPAG 7757
- Color (Ext / Int): Blue / Blue
- Build Date: 27 October 1948
- Original Engine: XPAG 7757
Bought 02/19/2023. Nissan 5-speed & steering box. Bored .080, Crane street cam, Alfin drums, Tripod headlights, Brooklands wheel & Aero Screens. Chrome wire wheels, Alternator. Menaka Glenowa owned from 6/2022 to 02/2023. Owned by Tyler and Marla Robbins of Ohio, USA 06/1998 to 06/2022. William Lee Snyder owned the car from 06/1979 to 08/1998, and William McCleod owned the car from 1954 to 06/1979.
