Car on LaBajada Hill

[Mik3e]

This grade is west of Sante Fe on old Hwy 66. The message on the back says that the road is in much better shape than the first time they drove it, which would have been 1922. So, what's the car? Thanks

[nzcarnerd]

I think the car is a Hupmobile from around 1917 or maybe a bit later.

[keiser31]

Most definitely a Dodge Brothers and around 1921 or so, I believe, for the year.

[Mik3e]

Could this be the same car? If it is then that explains why it and the previously identified Overland were both 'the car' that made the trip from Durango to Pomona. There were two trips. It also explains the geology which doesn't look like either Colorado or California, it looks like Utah.

[keiser31]

Looks to be the same Dodge Brothers touring car.

[Mik3e]

You have not only identified the car, you have also clarified some family history. Many thanks.

[keiser31]

If you look closely, you can see that the side curtains on both cars are diamond shaped. The rear window is rectangular. Originally, the rear window probably would have had some diamond shaped windows in it. It is a trait of early Dodge Brothers cars.

[Mik3e]

Thank you, I did notice that when I was separating out the Overland. What I didn't know is that it's associated with Dodge Brothers. I think I can also see a cowl light on the Dodge that's not on the Overland.