T. B. Jeffery history

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

>From Automobile Quarterly, Vol.16, No.2 - 2nd quarter 1978

 "It was nine o'clock in the morning on a Wednesday, February 5th, 1845, a
little house at No.3 Mill Pleasant Road, in the district of Stoke Damerel,
county of Devon, a sleepy and pretty place in the southwest of England. There
was a baby's cry, a son had been born to Thomas Hellier and Elizabeth Buckland
Jeffery. It was there first boy. He was christened Thomas Buckland."

It goes on to mention how he came to the US alone in 1863 at the age of 18
despite the Civil War going on at the time and covers the period up to the time
Charles Jeffery sold out to Charles Nash. 
  
The article, by Beverly Rae Kimes covers 18 pages with photos. 

Ken Ames

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Quoting John W Rosa <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> 
> So I'm poking around eBay and this 78 AMX is listed.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4538711136
> 
> The car is 'talked up' in the usual dealership BS way,
> so I decide to inform them of a few details that are 
> missing/wrong or need attention. But the real fun is 
> at the end of their response to my note. Enjoy (and
> don't have any cola in your mouth as you near the end).
> 
> Auction says:
> "1978 AMC (American Motors Corporation) AMX. This is 
> an extremely unique automobile! The original owner sold 
> this car to the second buyer in 2001, and I purchased 
> the car from him just recently. I have ALL the original 
> documentation to this car including the original owners 
> manual, build sheets and purchase order. This information 
> comes directly off of the bill of lading. The car 
> originally sold in Watertown, South Dakota. It was ordered 
> with the following equipment and options: AMX 2-DR. 
> Hatchback, 304 CID, V-8 2-Barrel, Automatic Trans Floor 
> Shift, P1/00 Classic Black w/Gold Rally Stripes & Color 
> Keyed Wheels-4, Bucket Seats and Vinyl Trim, DR78X14-8 
> Raised Wht-Ltr Radial22, 2.87 Axle Ratio, Air Conditioning 
> Package, Air Conditioning System, Tinted Glass, Power 
> Steering, Power Disc Brakes-Front, AM Push-Button Radio, 
> and an Engine Block Heater. All of which is intact! The 
> overall condition of this car is great! There is very little 
> rust. The floor pans are solid, as is the trunk pan and 
> engine compartment. The frame rails are also solid. Dash 
> has no cracks. Heater works properly as do the windsheild 
> wipers. All lights are in working order including the side 
> marker lights. This car is ramrod straight. Its a joy to 
> drive and very tight. Buyer satisfaction is guaranteed. 
> This car turns heads everywhere it goes, and has NEVER been 
> damaged! It's a nostalgia buff's dream. A $500.00 deposit/
> downpayment will be due within 48hours of the close of the 
> auction in the form of Master Card or Visa. The balance 
> will be due within 10 days of the close of the auction in 
> the form of Cashiers Check or Certified Bank Check to be 
> sent Federal Express Overnight with Tracking capability 
> or upon pickup or delivery. Buyer is responsible for all 
> shipping, handling, pickup and or delivery, any and all 
> fees associated with the purchase of said vehicle. This 
> vehicle is being sold by myself, a Licensed and Bonded 
> Dealer in the State of South Dakota operating under the 
> name of Foothills Auto Exchange, 2015 Cambell Street, 
> Rapid City, South Dakota 57701. My phone number is 
> 605-388-0680 or you can contact me on my cell phone 
> anytime with questions at 605-381-2592. The dealer 
> expressly disclaims all warranties, either expressed or 
> implied, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
> MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 
> Vehicle is sold in "As Is" condition. No warranties! 
> Dealer would consider transport up to 300 mile radius 
> of 57701 for fee of $300.00. By bidding you are taking 
> full responsibility of the terms set forth. DONT BID 
> UNLESS YOU ARE SERIOUS!"
> 
> 
> I said:
> "Hi, Just a few observations from the photos- stuff you 
> might wish to pass along to bidders in the interest of 
> 'full disclosure'. The car is missing it's original 
> flares and front air dam. The amber lights on the front 
> bumper, the stereo and the column-mounted tach are 
> obvious add-ons, the grille's AMX emblem should be black 
> with chrome trim, not red/white/blue, and should be 
> mounted at the center of the grille. Still, tho- the car 
> looks like a very easy project, especially with so little 
> needed inside. I wish I had the room for yet another AMC 
> toy!"
> 
> 
> They responded:
> "Thanks for all your information. I failed to mention the 
> car comes with the original flares, front spoiler and also 
> the rear window louver. As you mentioned the add ons are 
> obvious! Couldn't say for sure about the emblem. Thanks 
> again, by the way I would be willing to sell it for 
> $10,000.00"
> 
> 
> Have a nice day, all!
> 
> John
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