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I have a title for a 1928 auto that was issued in Tennessee in 1952. I question whether the car was purchased in 1952 or if it already belonged to the owner and was first titled in 1952.
Don
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On 6/28/2023 at 11:04 AM, keiser31 said:
Second car looks like a 1926 or so Chevrolet.
It looks like a larger car to me. The longer hood indicates a 6-cylinder. Maybe a larger GM product.
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Here's one I snapped in NC, 2007.
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This must be the car you're talking about, photographed at the 2010 Charlotte meet. I've always loved the styling of the Pontiac streamliners. I was struck by this car and remember talking to the owner. Why would someone buy such a beautiful vehicle, spend the money to ship it overseas and then neglect it? I hope the person who owned it in the 2008-2012 period doesn't see this post. What a letdown it would be.
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From a Ford dealer about 1990, "Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Drive Chevies".
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There's a strong following for yellow Mustangs with a facebook page, a registry, etc. This is a photo from the Charlotte Autofair, 2006.
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This year a 1993 car is 30 years old. There are multitudes of 1993 autos still in daily service, and a '93 model does not attract any attention. Indeed, it's often difficult to tell a 1993 model from a much newer one.
In 1957 the story was much different. A 30-year old car would have been a 1927 model. It was very rare to see a 1927 model on the road and, if you did it was certainly noticeable even to a non-car enthusiast (e.g. 1927 Model T vs 1957 T-bird).
How many 30-year old cars were in use in 1957? I can tell you how many were in my hometown, a southeastern city of 130k population. Zero!
As a young teenage antique car guy I tried to find every antique car in the area. I walked the streets and alleys, kept my eyes open wherever I went, asked everyone I met if there were any antique cars hidden away in their area. I even got access to the license tag directory and searched it to record every old car registered in the county. We lived on a busy thoroughfare, and I spent many hours sitting on the front porch watching the cars go by. I found lots of interesting cars stored away or owned by collectors and a few 1928-1929 Model A' s still in use. But I don't recall ever seeing a Model T or any other pre-1928 car in use for transportation.
What about your hometown?
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Chrysler and nearly every other manufacturer made the "fake landau" models because people bought them. It's no different from vinyl tops and continental spares on cars of the 1950's. Aside from Ford and Dodge most of the bodies were composed of wood structure covered with metal skins. It cost no more to cover the wood with fabric than it did with metal. Look at Chevrolet coupes from 1925 through 1928. All had fabric covered rear window and fake landau irons. Even Ford offered fabric tops on Model A sport coupes.
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In 2005 I asked if anyone knew the whereabouts of a 1928 Chrysler I sold in 1970. I was surprised last night to get a response from the current owner.
It was a good news - bad news response. The car has deteriorated badly during the 50 years since I sold it, but it is still 99% complete, intact and structurally sound. The new owner has it in temperature controlled dry storage and intends to restore it.
1928 Chrysler 52 Landau Sedan 1970 Photo
1928 Chrysler 52 Landau Sedan 2023 Photo
By the way, did anyone notice this my 1,000th post?
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Wow! It's good to know the old girl survived, but the years have certainly not been kind to her. When she left my garage in about 1971, I doubt she had ever set outside overnight. She was well worn but had not a speck of rust anywhere. The top had leaked and let some of the structural wood decay, but a friend replaced any weak wood and it was as sound as a new car.
Attached is the only color photo I have of the car as I bought it. The owner was almost deaf and must have been colorblind as well. Also here are a few photos of the car being worked on. The original owner's son has asked about the car. I'll see if I can find him to let him know it's still around.
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On 1/15/2023 at 10:42 AM, alsancle said:
I think that is pretty cool but at 1/2 the asking price.
I respectfully disagree. At 1/2 the price it's still overpriced.
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From the Galesburg Public Library
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How about a 1935 Hupmobile whose rear window looks like a windshield and windshield looks like a rear window?
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Here are photos of a 1926 Chevrolet with a Mercury body. There are many differences between the Mercury body and the subject car, but the principle is the same and this Mercury body looks to be of good quality.
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The Chevrolet is a 1927. Appears not to have front wheel brakes which a 1928 would have had.
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10 hours ago, Gunsmoke said:
I post a pic of a 1928 Willys Falcon Knight for comparison, a lot of similar details. Since OP car was likely assembled in Canada, some minor details (such as visor, hubcaps) may differ from USA manufactured cars.
I photographed this 1927 Falcon Knight in 1973. There are numerous differences between the two
Please excuse me for deviating slightly from the identification of the car in the old photo. My conclusion is that it looks like the typical Fisher body which was used by many small companies in addition to General Motors.
What struck me was the differences between the 1927 Falcon Knight sedan posted by Gunsmoke and the 1927 Falcon Knight I photographed in 1973. The most obvious is the pattern of louvres on the hood panels. The first car has smooth fenders, the second has a more common patterned edge. The visors are different -- the subject car has a separate visor which matches the "mystery" car while the second has the extended roof style of the Paige submitted by Gunsmoke. The bumpers are different on the two cars above. The door handles on the first appear to have some curve while the second car has straight door handles. Look at the point where the front fender joins the running board. The first car has a gentle curve while the second there is a sharply defined change of direction. And both of the 1927 cars have bullet shaped headlights whereas the subject old photo shows drum shaped headlights.
Why do I enjoy indulging in such trivia? I'll probably never see another Falcon night.
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Unlike a valuable classic car, it's unlikely a Model T truck wandered far from home. If it still exists it's probably in a farmer's field within a few miles of its old home. An article about your search in the local newspaper with the photo might jar someone's memory. You might also contact local antique car clubs in the area. Attend car shows in the area and talk to car owners. They are usually aware of vehicles hidden away in the area. It's a long shot, but I hope you find it.
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I believe '49 was the first year for the Plymouth metal wagon. The wood and metal wagons were entirely different, with the Suburban being a 2-door model and the woody having four doors.
Chevrolet sold both wood and metal wagons in 1949. , but theirs looked almost identical. You had to look closely to see whether it was metal or wood. I don't know if they were made simultaneously or if it was a mid-year change.
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1950 Plymouth Suburban:
1947 Nash Suburban (internet photo)
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I know nothing except what the ad says. I just thought someone might be interested
Don
https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-antique/7568611072.html
From craigslist , Savannah, GA -- 1927 Buick Standard. Runs and drives. Tires 4 years old low mileage, Car has been restored. If truly interested contact me.. SCAMS IGNORED.
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5 hours ago, Fossil said:
This car was running. However no time to fix. $8000. Obo.
No time to get good pictures either.
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I love that body style -- so appropriate for a semi-upscale car.
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An example from the current ""not mine" forum where fender skirls do no good.
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When American LaFrance went defunct, the city of North Charleston, SC took over the ALF collection and built a beautiful new building just to display the collection. It houses the world's largest collection (around 20) of American LaFrance fire engines as well as other exhibits relating to fire protection. All of the vehicles are said to be operational. The website has photos of many of the vehicles.
www.northcharlestonfiremuseum.org
I didn't realize ALF had built passenger cars, but there were some, including about 1/2 dozen speedsters.
The Display covers old to new.
small to large
Be sure to stop in when you're in the area.
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Double shot identification, please.
in What is it?
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The Chevy is a 1953 210 series 4-door sedan. The 210 was the mid-range with the 150 being the base "bare-bones" model and the Bel Air on top.
Don