Model 93. 40 hp, 231.9 cu. in. L-head four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, live rear axle with three-quarter elliptic leaf springs, and two-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 116 in.

• Offered from the collection of George Grew

• Short-lived transitional make between Rambler and Nash

• Excellent Brass Era tour car

Every car collection has a favorite because of its looks, performance, or the memories associated with it. This Jeffery touring car filled that role for the Grew family. Purchased from Max Goldstein, of Quincy, Massachusetts, it was certainly the favorite of the Grews’ daughter, Janice. She remembers:

“[The Jeffery] was restored when my dad got it, but as I recall, he did some improvements to it himself —I remember a new paint job and some minor engine and drivetrain work. We went everywhere with that car—all over New England. I have fond memories of all our trips with the Jeffery. Just recently, a friend of mine spoke about her memories of going with us on a tour with the Jeffery.

“The Jeffery was used in my wedding, and later, we gave our second son the middle name Jeffery, as it was such a big part of our lives back then. After many years of being driven, my dad started sprucing up the Jeffery, and circa 1999–2000, he had about $34,000 worth of mechanical restoration work done on it. When my mom died in January 2003, he put the restoration work on hold and never got back to it.”

Receipts available show that a new top, frame, and bows were installed in March 2000, and that G & G Restoration in Proctorsville, Vermont, performed considerable engine and chassis work during the early part of that year. This included disassembly, cleaning, and reconditioning of the engine, including new rings, new transmission bearings and seals, new seals and gaskets in the rear axle, reconditioning of the radiator and magneto, new wiring, and brake work. It has recently been detailed and recommissioned and it is ready to drive. “When the transport company came to load the cars for travel, tears came to my eyes,” said Janice Brockman. “It always felt like part of the family…I would like to see it loved and driven.”