Fifty-four years ago today my father died. This is the appreciation his friend and fellow automobile collector Sam Scher wrote in Antique Automobile magazine.
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“America’s Favorite Tenor.” That was what they called James Melton from the 1920s through the 1950s. He was perhaps the first multi-media performer—in a career that spanned concerts, recordings, movies, the Metropolitan Opera, radio and television. His fame as a singer was equaled by his renown as an antique car collector. In this hobby he was a pioneer in recognizing these vehicles not only as an important part of America’s history, but as works of art. His career and his hobby reflected the two great technologies that knit the country together in the 20th century—the airwaves and the automobile.
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Great to finally find some information about James and his car collection. My 1901 Oldsmobile was once in his collection, and when I was looking for info back in 1998, there was little to find.
ReplyDeleteDo you have any information on the old car collection? I've been trying to find out more about the car's history.
Hey Bradley,
ReplyDeleteHow about checking NMVTIS? It is funded by the government.They could have recorded antique cars histories. Try this coupon from vinaudit to get a 50% discount for a full report.