My interest in antique cars when I purchased a 1939 Silver Wraith, Rolls Royce and a two – door Convertible 1974 Corniche Rolls. Indeed I must have been a glutton for punishment and the expenses of maintaining them were great. Then, I decided to become somewhat more practical, so I started collecting miniature replicas of old cars instead (a much better hobby since these were easier to store and they had no need for maintenance). While I was on vacation in Europe I found in Cordova, Spain a silversmithing Company that could fabricate a replica of any old car I wanted, in pure sterling silver. Immediately, I placed an order.

1913 Cadillac

The Cadillac company started out as the Henry Ford Company in 1901 founded by the famous Henry Ford. Very soon after Ford left to enter motor racing. One of the conditions for him leaving was that the name of the company be changed – to Cadillac.

1928 Mercedes Benz SS Coupe

In 1928 the Mercedes Car Company begun the fabriacation of the SS (short for Super Sports) and SSKL series The SS had a 7.1 litre 225 bhp engine.

1934 Riley

The 1933 Kestrel 9 was a small fastbacked 4-door motorcar, with twin carburettor sports engine. It stayed in production until 1936 when it was effectively replaced by the Kestrel 112. The car was typical of Riley models at the time, with Aluminium panels stretched over a timber bodyframe. The interior was well trimmed with leather upholstery, thick carpeting and plenty of Walnut veneer. The Kestrel was easily identifiable from the front, with it’s twin horns.