Seat Identification - Added pics

[Sebastian Gaeta]

Reminds me of my sister’s PHD. There were only about four jobs in the US that fit her training. And they were filled. I wonder if all the America Roadsters have seats already.

I guess that’s what I’m thinking. It’s a cool find but not sure what to do with them now that I’ve got them. My wife will be thrilled to see them in the living room

If you don't have a burning desire to keep them, you need to reach out to some AR owners. I know that if I had one I would gobble up any and all AR-only parts no matter what. I am sure Vic and some others can point you in the right direction. Congrats on the find, this is really an amazing story Dave!

[James Davies]

Could you post more photos of these now that you've dug them out?

[Dave Whittick]

Just to give an idea of the size of the hoard. Absolutely beautiful automobilia.

[Brad Ripley]

After seeing the rest of the stash, it is unlikely the seat shown in the first photo is that from an America Roadster. In those photos I don't see another foreign car part.

[Dave Whittick]

After seeing the rest of the stash, it is unlikely the seat shown in the first photo is that from an America Roadster. In those photos I don't see another foreign car part.

I’ll post better pictures. He had 3 barns full of parts. I grabbed all of early air cooled VW stuff along with Porsche wheels.

The gentleman owned a body/collision shop. The seats came out of a ‘Super 90’ (as he described it) that had been damaged beyond repair. The motor from the car went into his VW at the time, I bought the three wheels that were straight and the seats went into his loft. The rest of the car went to scrap. We’ll never know unfortunately

[Jon Schmid]

Reminds me of my sister’s PHD. There were only about four jobs in the US that fit her training. And they were filled. I wonder if all the America Roadsters have seats already.

My apologies, Martin, and I know I am off topic, but how the hell can you get a PHD with 4 jobs that "fit your training" in a country with 300+ million people?

[Martin Benade]

She has expertise in a field that nobody needs. Her study wasn’t really about getting a job, she had one already.

[Dave Whittick]

[Sebastian Gaeta]

Dave,

I just sent a picture of your seats to Ron Roland for an ID one way or another (he has restored at least 2 America Roadsters) and will let you know what he says.

On another note, that's a very nice looking low light Ghia in your garage.

[Dave Whittick]

Dave,

I just sent a picture of your seats to Ron Roland for an ID one way or another (he has restored at least 2 America Roadsters) and will let you know what he says.

On another note, that's a very nice looking low light Ghia in your garage.

I appreciate the help. I just don’t want these to disappear into the hoard if somebody can use them.

The lowlight is an early trout blue 56. Also have a 59 lowlight which is waiting for restoration.

[Sebastian Gaeta]

I appreciate the help. I just don’t want these to disappear into the hoard if somebody can use them.

Dave,

I received this reply from Ron. If you want to pursue it with him I can certainly get the two of you in contact with each other, just let me know.

Good morning Sebastian,
I don't think this seat is from an America Roadster. It's similar to the seats in Heath's car but doesn't seem to wrap around enough, and looks a little too high. The seats in my car are totally different, being of VW derivation, and I believe are the only ones like that. It would be interesting to know this seat's history. Since there were only 16(17) Roadsters built, and most are accounted for, finding a seat from one of the missing cars would indeed be exciting.
Ron

[Sebastian Gaeta]

The lowlight is an early trout blue 56. Also have a 59 lowlight which is waiting for restoration.

Just beautiful. I am a longtime Ghia owner as well, a '64 coupe and '67 convertible. Certainly not Porsches but they are very captivating little cars.

[Dave Whittick]

I appreciate the help. I just don’t want these to disappear into the hoard if somebody can use them.

Dave,

I received this reply from Ron. If you want to pursue it with him I can certainly get the two of you in contact with each other, just let me know.

Good morning Sebastian,
I don't think this seat is from an America Roadster. It's similar to the seats in Heath's car but doesn't seem to wrap around enough, and looks a little too high. The seats in my car are totally different, being of VW derivation, and I believe are the only ones like that. It would be interesting to know this seat's history. Since there were only 16(17) Roadsters built, and most are accounted for, finding a seat from one of the missing cars would indeed be exciting.
Ron

Thanks for all the help Sebastian! I'll send you a direct message with my contact details to send along. Hopefully we can figure this out.

[Spencer Harris]

(At least in 1953) Reutter recorded the chassis number on the front, bottom side of the wood seat frame. I don't know if Gläser did this or not, but it might be worth pulling a few upholstery staples to have a peek at the frame.