wldavis Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Anyone have an idea? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Looks a lot like a 1927 Chrysler '50' landau sedan, but the cowl lamps are a little lower. The visor is a little different, too. Edited September 30, 2014 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 1927 Pontiac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 1927 Pontiac.Yes indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wldavis Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks so much for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfiddler Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nice job with the ID folks. Can I ask what were the differences (identifiable in Bill's photo) between the Oakland's and the Pontiac's of that vintage (late 20's)?Thanks - Chuck in Kansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I don't think it is either......what.....don't know.....note it's height and it wheelbase.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I'm still going with the 1927 Pontiac i.d....not too many cars had all of the same features....raised bead on the splash aprons, hinge locations, low mounted cowl lamps, seam between the front area of the roof and the landau area roof, visor with the curved bracket. Edited October 2, 2014 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Even though the 1927 Oakland and Pontiac appear similar at a glance there are differences. They were, of course, built by the same company but they are entirely different mechanically. The Pontiac has the distinctive 'twin head' six which has a short, by 1927 standards, stroke of 3 7/8" (3 1/4" bore) whereas the Oakland engine is small bore and long stroke -2 7/8" x 4 3/4"m of an earlier design with separate crankcase and block (both engines were about 185 cid). The Pontiac still had only two wheel brakes in 1927 and shared many of its chassis parts with the contemporary Chev 4. In the picture here the most obvious difference is the cowl lights, which on the Oakland are mounted a little higher and the hood louvres. You will see that the Pontiac has no raised edge around the louvres where the Oakland does. Links here, which I am sure keiser will be able to sort for us - (Oakland) https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6202/6039625990_d7b119864c_z.jpg - (Pontiac) http://photos.aaca.org/files/5/0/0/5/2/dscn1204_original.jpgThe 1927 Oakland landau sedan weighed 2885 lb and sold for $1295. The 1927 Pontiac landau sedan weighed 2565 lb and sold for $975. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfiddler Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Thanks for the information NZ - you have many answers and I appreciate your time and energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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