Rare Vintage 1950's Aluminum Leather Looking Car Luggage

What I love about this old suitcase is its amazing construction; aluminum on top of a wood frame. I like that the manufacturer was going for the leather suitcase look even including for looks real thread stitching even though the stitching is not structural but only for the added effect of looking like a leather suitcase.  As this case goes flying by someone on the highway on the back of a classic automobile, they would guess it is a leather suitcase. It even has a bakelite handle.  I like the brass tone corners; they look like they could be true brass. My best guestimate for the manufacture date is the 1950's. I think about how much equipment it would take to fabricate a case like this I am awestruck. On top of that, I am amazed at how clean the inside is, and for that matter, the outside too! This case would be perfect for a classic automobile. I have taken the time to add Moose skin leather supports so it will stay open but not all the way open.  Moose skin leather is perfect for this application because it will not dry out or get crusty and break.  I have used pounded copper rivets to fix the support strap to the case.  If you are not familiar with pounded copper rivets, they are a really old school re-enforcement that us next to impossible to remove.  I have even tried to drill some out before when I have made a mistake and I could not do it. The measurements, in inches, are approximately: 25 x 16 x 8 I can envision it on a Porsche 356 car rack or any of the following automobiles: Jaguar XK8, MGA, Austin Healey 100/4 100/6 3000, Triumph TR7, Nissan Figaro, Datsun 260Z, Jaguar XK 150, Daimler Dart (SP250), Mercedes 380 SL, Boxter, Mazda MX5, Miata PRHT, VW Beetle Convertable, Mercedes Sport SLK Series, Mercedes-Benz SL Series, '63 Chevy Bel Air Wagon, MG, TC, TD ,TF, MGA, MGB, Porsche 356... Top of your classic car with one of my cases. I currently have Car Rack Suitcases listed in my store. This beautiful luggage rack suitcase comes from a smoke-free home in Minnetonka Minnesota. If you live local please contact me if you're interested in local pick up and saving on shipping. Reederang --- My name is Reederang and I am a curator of vintage leather and canvas dry goods.  To many, I have added unique functional modifications and made repairs giving each bag that coveted well-loved look. Our company, 725BeautifulBags, reconditions and breaths new life into vintage distressed high-quality leather goods.  Ask me about my custom-made Mooseskin Briefcases and Backpack/Rucksacks. We specialize in Vintage Leather Bags that are meticulously crafted in the United States of America, France, Italy, Holland, Poland, Paraguay, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Uraguay, Greece... Our Bags, Briefcases, Backpacks, Rucksacks, Duffle Bags, Garment Bags, Carry-on's, are made of the following materials: Belting Leather, Saddle Leather, Harness Leather, Baseball Glove Leather, Battenkill Canvas, Salt & Pepper Canvas, Ballistic Nylon, and other rugged materials... We focus on providing vintage bags from the 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's & 1980's to our customers worldwide. We also have a wonderful collection of Vintage Leather Suitcases for you Classic Automobile Collectors to top off your restored masterpiece. We are glad you have stopped to visit.  Please pass our eBay Name - 725BeautifulBags to your friends. We ship really fast; usually the very next day and always USPS Priority Mail.  We use eBay's Global Shipping program and ship to Kentucky, USA all of the orders from outside the United States of America. Then eBay determines the price that they will charge to ship you the items. We do not accept returns unless for some strange reason we have made a definite error in the listing. Fairwinds and Godspeed, Reederang