Guest Peter Deane Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hi all im new here and am only here to try and identify some family pictures. They were taken in the 1930 or thereabouts in what is now Zambia. If any one can identify the cars Id appreciate it.1) A 4 door with rag top and solid rims. Note the "tool box" on the rear bumper (3 pictures)2) A 2 door coupe3) A "Truck" that was used to transport suppliesPlease reply to me if you can identify any of the 4 cars.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 They may be British Europen rather than American made.Also try asking on www.prewar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Deane Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 They may be British European rather than American made.Also try asking on www.prewar.comThanks. I do know that South Africa, and the two Rhodesia's of the pre war years often had both american and british made vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I believe the 2 door Coupe is a 1936 Chevrolet Business Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The older touring car looks to be a 1924 Oldsmobile model 30-b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 And as a rough guess on the truck, 1928 Chevy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I believe the 2 door Coupe is a 1936 Chevrolet Business CoupeActually, a 1937 Chevrolet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Actually, a 1937 Chevrolet.You're the man John. So I know what to look for next time, what were the differences between 36 and 37? I'll be honest, the other ones might be a year or two off. They could be way off. These were just my best minimal educated guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 1936 and 1937 Chevrolets respectively.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Good call. I can just barely see the curve back in the top of the grille on the OP's picture. Thanks John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I agree with Dan on the Olds touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) I think I found #2.1930 Marquette1930 MarquetteFollowing the success of Oakland's Pontiac and Cadillac's LaSalle, Buick tried its hand at a companion car. The 1930 Marquette was introduced in June of 1929, months before the new Buicks, but October's stock market crash caused the line to be dropped before dealers had finished hanging new signs. Oldsmobile's companion car, the V8 powered Viking, suffered a similar fate. Edited November 2, 2014 by Dave Mellor NJ (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Following the success of Oakland's Pontiac and Cadillac's LaSalle, Buick tried its hand at a companion car. The 1930 Marquette was introduced in June of 1929, months before the new Buicks, but October's stock market crash caused the line to be dropped before dealers had finished hanging new signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Number 2 is not a Marquette, It doesn't have the distinctive herringbone pattern on the radiator. I can't match it to anything American and I am beginning to think it might be something from one of the European makers who went through an "American" styling period for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Deane Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I believe the 2 door Coupe is a 1936 Chevrolet Business CoupeThanks so much Dan, Goggling the Coupe gave me a lot of pictures and I think you are correct. One down 2 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Deane Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Its great to hear from people who know their cars. I agree it must be a '37 as it has that distinctive curve on the grill as does my poor quality picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Deane Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Again gents. I agree. The distinctive radiator & ornament and the solid wheels all point to the car. Google shows an almost all black color was also probable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I believe number 2 is a 1931 Chevrolet roadster. here is the 1931 coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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