Thanks everyone for the responces and sympathy. We all got out ok and are planning on rebuilding. It is strange that about 2 months before the fire I got some gas and tire ration cards from ww2 from my cousin. I got several photos of the car taken in the 40s from another cousin. all gone now.
I am going to part the car out. not sure what survived yet. will keep you posted.
Once again thanks
Jim