WOW!!! I am speechless, I really don't know what to say. Cory, That was a very nice thing for you to say and do. I do appreciate the comments very much. As for the story behind the car, I do not mind it being told. It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife and we will look foward to future meetings.If you would like to plan some future showings together, We would love to. Your car is also a work of art. The cars would show well together. We enjoy everyone so much at these shows and look so foward to seeing everyone again. As for the tassel, It was my brothers and the year is 1976. Our bicentenial year and the top of the pin reflects that