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Old 12-27-2020, 04:46 PM   #1
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Can anyone comment (give a book report) on the new book published for the Victoria body style? Is it a worth while read for the Victoria owner? Ed
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Old 12-27-2020, 05:23 PM   #2
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Ed, while I haven’t actually seen the book yet, I know that it’s full of Victoria related articles from The Bustle and many photos of both original unrestored Victorias and top prize winning restored Victorias, interior & exterior details.
The book was on my Christmas list, but I apparently wasn’t a good boy this year!
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Old 12-27-2020, 10:28 PM   #3
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Vern- is it any better than the 2 books the Victoria Associaiton sells/sold?
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Old 12-28-2020, 10:16 AM   #4
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I don't know about the Vicky book but the TuDor book went into great detail, pictures and all.
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Old 12-28-2020, 12:15 PM   #5
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I have a Vicky and the book is outstanding for pertinent information. Get it!
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Old 12-28-2020, 11:08 PM   #6
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Ed, i also have the book now. Got it about a month ago. Like vangogh said it’s outstanding. Being in Canada it costs more, plus shipping, but I think well worth it.
Regards, Happy New year. PaulB
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Old 12-29-2020, 12:04 PM   #7
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I am one of a few contributors to the new "The Victoria Book," and in my biased opinion, it is the best compilation ever of info about the 190A's. The book has no equal, and it corrects several inaccuracies in prior materials published about the 190A.
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Old 12-30-2020, 12:37 AM   #8
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I am one of a few contributors to the new "The Victoria Book," and in my biased opinion, it is the best compilation ever of info about the 190A's. The book has no equal, and it corrects several inaccuracies in prior materials published about the 190A.
Thank you Bob, for your contributions to that book. I have a lot of the articles you put out in a special folder to go with the Victoria Book as well as photos you use on the site. You have a vast knowage of this car and has helped me with a few problems.
And you are right. "The book has no equal"

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Old 12-30-2020, 02:02 PM   #9
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and how does one obtain a copy?

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Old 12-30-2020, 04:58 PM   #10
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https://www.mafca.com/cart/index.php?productID=264


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Old 12-31-2020, 10:08 AM   #11
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For 400A & 180A owners, the new Victoria book has some good info regarding the commonality of parts with the 190A.
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Old 12-31-2020, 12:28 PM   #12
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If anyone is looking for a great late 1931 Victoria to restore, please see my ad on MAFCA website. Hate to see it rodded . Thank you
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Old 01-01-2021, 08:30 AM   #13
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thank you Shew. I went to order the book and was completely turned off by the shipping cost.

14.50 really?

to the contrary, Just ordered Harold Shannons Repairing your brass car and media mail was 2.00.

shouldnt be griping- but I am.......lol
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Old 01-01-2021, 09:57 PM   #14
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The USPS used to give a lesser rate if it was a magazine or book; don’t know if that’s still exists. I wouldn’t pay $14.50 either; that should mail for $6+-
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Old 01-02-2021, 05:59 AM   #15
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totally agree Old...........

will just buy a copy at a meet, down the road.
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thank you Shew. I went to order the book and was completely turned off by the shipping cost.

14.50 really?

to the contrary, Just ordered Harold Shannons Repairing your brass car and media mail was 2.00.

shouldnt be griping- but I am.......lol

It’s a non-profit, and it’s struggling under reduced revenue caused by COVID. I suppose you could think of the 50% shipping “up” charge as a donation to the organization.

Agreed, the shipping is steep, so much so that it will likely hinder book sales, even it if turns out to be a great book. I would think that the USPS “book rate” would be substantially less than that.

I own a Victoria; so, I’m interested in the book’s content, but I haven’t purchased it yet. I’ve clicked on it a number of times though. [emoji13]


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Old 01-02-2021, 09:34 AM   #17
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well it was going to be my Christmas present to myself, but I guess I am now the Grinch.......................

dont know about others, but I have limits on everything. Nothing in life that I need that bad and guess that is a good thing.
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Old 01-08-2021, 02:11 PM   #18
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I purchased my 31 vicky 4 months ago and have really jumped into the model A mystique,buying books and researching the Vicky from most available sources. The price of the victoria book was steep, the shipping was steep, I learned long ago that an education costs money........this book was the best source of info on the Victoria that I found. Not cheap, but a must have for a vicky owner.......Regards, Mike Kozubek
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Old 01-08-2021, 05:06 PM   #19
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man... hope you don't spend that extra $9 all in one place the next time you swipe your card! It supports a hobby you enjoy. I guess we all view things differently.
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right you are. I choose to spend my money how I choose.


why I have some.........
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