
Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
What models/years do you cover?
We cover most classic pre-war cars, including but not limited
to: Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Bugatti, Cord, Delage, Delahaye,
Ford, Isotta-Fraschini, Jaguar, Hispano-Suiza, Lagonda,
Lincoln, Rolls-Royce, Talbot, and Voisin. We also do special
orders to suit your needs.
2.
Do you only do pre-war cars?
No--we have done a number of post-war
cars but we have to see how the wheel is mounted to know
if we can fit a disc to the wheel.
3.
Are all your wheel covers manufactured to OEM standards?
Yes--our wheel covers are manufactured to the OEM
standards of its time.
4.
How do I know if my car had full wheel covers as an option?
If you give us the name of the car manufacturer and the
year, we will get the information for you.
4a.
Do you have any original or reproduction vintage literature
outlining my vehicle's accessory wheel covers?
In some cases we do have pictures or literature outlining
wheel covers that may have been an accessory. Advise year
and make of car and we will forward information to you.
5.
Can you straighten/restore my originals? No, I'm
sorry we don't straighten or restore wheel covers.
6.
If I bring you my original can you manufacture a new one?
Yes, we may be able to but I would like to talk about
it--to get more information about what it looks like or
have a picture sent.
7.
Did my original wheel cover come with an air valve extension?
In some cases but not all we've helped people to
install air valve extensions if their wheel cover does not
have one.
8.
Do you offer any kind of security/locking assemblies? Definitely--we
want to make sure our wheel covers will remain on the car
and be safe.
9.
Will a full wheel cover affect my breaking system in terms
of temperature? No--we've not had any comments that
wheel covers have affected the breaking capabilities of
any vehicle.
10.
What kind of materials do you use? Different wheel
covers utilize different materials, some steel, or aluminum
and castings made out of zinc alloys or aluminum.
11.
Do you offer a guarantee/return policy? Yes--we
guarantee our wheel covers will fit. In some cases, we ask
for a wheel to be sent to us so we can be sure that there
is a perfect fit or we won't sell the covers.
12.
How long will it take you to manufacture my wheel covers?
We try to keep an inventory of over 55 types of
wheel covers for immediate delivery. If we have to start
from scratch--it can take up to two (2) months to produce
them.
13.
If I want to custom order, what kind of information/specs/images
do you need? For custom made wheel covers: first
we would like to have a picture or a drawing of what design
you want--then we'll give you the cost. For actual manufacturing
of the wheel cover we will need a wheel to be sure it fits
and can be fastened securely to the wheel.
14.
Can you ship worldwide? Yes, we do ship worldwide.
In every case we'll ship air out of the United States and
UPS internally. Maximum air shipment usually runs about
$75.00.