gurvey Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Has anyone EVER heard of a Quickie? I have a pre 1925 photograph from Des Moines Iowa of a spoke-wheeled convertible with only one visible marking. On the grill there is no emblem but under a "microscope" I swear that in script lettering it says "QUICKIE". I have poured over books, articles and under just about every rock to correctly identify this car. Any information would be appreciated. I can have a scan shortly if no one recognizes the name. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornwrecker Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 The only Q's that show up on a list that I have are:Queen?1905Quick?1900Quinlan?1904The only marque that I've heard of before is Queen, so I don't have a clue on the other ones. Better than nothing, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Paulsen Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 According to the Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942, there were ten cars that started with the letter "Q". The closest to that name was a Quick, built in Paterson and Newark, NJ in 1899-1900. It is doubtful that is what you have a picture of.If you could post a picture that would be great.Thanks,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 According to <span style="font-style: italic">The American Car Since 1775</span>:There was also a very small manufacturer of electric cars in 1899 in Newark, NJ called <span style="font-style: italic">Quinby</span>. Also a company was organized in 1906 in Quincy, IL to manufacture a <span style="font-style: italic">Quincy</span> automobile.Are you sure it doesn't read "Buick"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Yeah sure, sometimes when you don't have a lot of time and...........OH, you mean a car. Never mind........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurvey Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Pictures are posted. I am pretty sure it is not electric. I would love to think it said BUICK. But I can't find a year or model that matches it. Here are my issues: 1) I haven't seen an older Buick with an engine mounted emblem. 2) "BUICK" usually had their name HUGE across the grill and I think it would have been big enough to see in this photo-maybe it is hidden by the headlight. 3) the double scallopped fenders don't match anything I have seen; 4) early door hinges I have seen were like pins and barrels -- these look like straps. And I could swear it looks like there is an IE on the end of the emblem name. Thoughts? Andrew Gurvey1965 t-5 convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurvey Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Pictures are posted. I would love to think it said BUICK. But I can't find a year or model that matches it. Here are my issues: 1) I haven't seen an older Buick with an engine mounted emblem. 2) "BUICK" usually had their name HUGE across the grill and I think it would have been big enough to see in this photo-maybe it is hidden by the headlight. 3) the double scallopped fenders don't match anything I have seen; 4) early door hinges I have seen were like pins and barrels -- these look like straps. And I could swear it looks like there is an IE on the end of the emblem name. Thoughts? Andrew Gurvey1965 t-5 convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Binger Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Looks like an Overland to me- Check out the name on the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Got that right Dan! One of the few cars to use a flip top radiator cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Paulsen Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 You're both right. Definitely an Overland. Probably a 1913 Model 69. It looks like a 1914 Iowa license plate on the front.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest c.johnson Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Yup, headlights look right for a '13 Overland, model 69. I spent years looking for some for my dad's '13. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurvey Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 GREAT!!! Another mystery solved. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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