Dave7 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I woder if someone can identify this car? The photo was taken in England in about 1926. The wheels do seem out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Looks like an English bodied Model T Ford, with custom built fenders as well. The Ford radiator shell and headlights are plated so my guess is it is a 1926-27 T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Looks like one of Leslie Hounsfield's solid-tyred Trojans which were built under license by Leyland motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave7 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 I think the wheels are the clue. All the Model T Fords that I have seen seem to have wooden spoked wheels. I will take the suggestion of the Leyland derivative and see what pictures there are out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussie610 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the wheels are the clue. All the Model T Fords that I have seen seem to have wooden spoked wheels.</div></div>Disks were optional. as it is locally bodied I would assume the wheels would be fitted locally. The radiator looks very T model to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 It also has a Model T steering wheel and column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 And the Model T Ford engine ( flywheel transmission ) sump showing behind the front wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I can't see any brakes at the front.Has T radiator/lights/gearbox and steering wheel/column. Would love to know the size of the wheels/tyres. They appear to be quite big. Maybe its the angle of the camera.Everyone in the pic seems to be smiling.Manuel in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 it's a Rolls-Canhardly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Rolls down one hill and can hardly make it up the next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave7 Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I did a Google search on Rolls-Canhardly and yes, plenty of jokes on rolls down the hill and hardly makes it up the next. It appears to have been a British subsiduary of Ford, which would explain the use of Ford Model T parts on the car.Any one with another photo of one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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