History Can anybody tell me about The Continentals Car Club, Quincy, Massachusetts Late 50's?

Hello.

If anyone can give me any info specifically about the Continentals from Quincy, MA, I would really appreciate it. I have included a photo of their club jacket. I am aware that O'Brien has their plaque pattern.

Best wishes, David

 

Nothing to add, but I grew up in Quincy (Wollaston specifically) and that's just cool

 

John Hayward, who had a '52 or '53 or so pink Ford with a white continental kit, was one of the original members. He may have died in Viet Nam? Anyone?...

 

Hey, Ill post this link on the MA hambers group and tell the old geezers to chime in! rustyford40 was in weymouth I think and other guys were in the area at that time

 

bttt...some more info...One of the original members had a mildly customized 1946 Oldsmobile four door trunk back...Benson's Esso in Quincy Point had owners or employees that were affiliated with, or knew the Continentals? Anyone?

 

He is not on the Memorial Wall list that is online.

 

OK, thank you. The man that gave me that name was not sure. He was not sure even if that was his actual name, or he may have had a similar name. I plan to do some research in Quincy soon to see what I can find out.

 

I love these New England history threads!

 

I like the blue model A coupe! is that yours?

 

Thank you! It was mine, it went to a new owner in Switzerland last August. I can't keep them all, and I have five other projects going...

 

Grew up in Quincy, belonged to the Flywheels (Braintree) in the mid 50's, but don't remember the Continentals club.

 

Their car club plaque...Dennis at Obrien Truckers does a great job!!!!



Top hat, cigarette holder, monacle, cane and the round part of the body represents a continental kit...

 

Nice plaque

Dennis

 

Yes it is, and thank you!

 

I remember the Road Angels, but not the Continentals.

But, I betcha that that club jacket was done at Coleman's Sporting Goods in Quincy Square. I think that I recognize the stitching.

 

Are we sure it was a Mass. club?

This thread should be very intriguing.

 

Yes! I am sure it was a Quincy, Massachussetts club. I have a relative that was an actual member, the Continentals jacket is his, he just does not remember many details of that era....

 

call BILLY Belmont BELMONTS ROD AND CUSTOM 7183269599 IF IT WAS THEN HE D KNOW

 

Thanks. I spoke to Billy, and anyone who looked old enough to maybe remember, at the last Ty-Rods hall of fame gathering...no luck so far...

 

You might put the question to these guys...

http://spindlescarclub.tripod.com/home.html

I am a former member and they started in '57, old timers there may remember.

 

Let me see if I can find anything out for you.I have a good friend who lives just 20 minutes outside of Quincy.

 

Hunt down Paul Aldrich in Maynard.