Pete in PA Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 This photo is from my family's past but I don't know who the subjects are. Almost certainly made in Berks County, PA, probably Kutztown, Virginville, or Windsor Castle. Can anyone confirm that this is a Model T and, if so, any more info on the car? I was surprised to see the initials painted on the car door. That practice must have started earlier in automotive history than I thought. I can crop and zoom on the car if that helps. TIA for any replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I decided to go ahead and crop the pic for a better view of the car: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Sure appears to be a Model T Ford, 1913 or 1914 touring. Not enough detail to tell the 2 years apart. By this time, initials painted on the side were often done by the dealer as a courtesy. I suspect that initials were a carryover from buggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Second look! Top half of windshield folds forward, 1913 feature. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks! To my eye the car looks quite new so I'm guessing that the picture was made in 1914 or 1915. That may help to identify the subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Many such pictures were taken when the car was brand new. This may be one. Could have been taken in 1913 or late 1912 as the new model year started in the fall just as it does today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryLime Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Just get those fat folks to step aside and we could be more specific. Layden is spot on. As ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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