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I can't see any springs or fuel tank at the rear which suggest to me it could be around 1920's Overland with the quarter eliptic springs front and rear. The diff centre looks like Overland as well, however, there are six rim bolts instead of the usual four but I wouldn,t dismiss it as an Overland because of the extra rim bolts.

My wife has a 2010 Cooper S Mayfair (automatic) which she has had from new. So far it has travelled about 40,000 klms without any issues. There are quicker cars but I doubt they are as much fun to drive. I'm sure you and your wife in particular will love it.

Hi Vintman Perhaps a Fiat 3A around 1915.

Your grandfather's car is an Overland 4 cylinder model 91 about 1923/24.

The switch is a Studebaker item from 1916-1917 (Series 17&18) cars and looks to be in good condition. It might have been used in other makes but I'm not sure. Can't help with the identification of the coil.

I agree with the observations of Dictator27 and Dave Mellor. Unless a better photo of a 1915 Remington is found I don't think a positive ID can be made but it certainly looks very close to me. Whatever the Vancouver car is I think it is very smart particularly if it is in fact a 1915 vintage.

1915 Remington AutomobileThe above image was taken from the internet "The History of the Early American Automobile Industry" 1891 - 1929 Chapter 23 - 1915 and is identified as a 1915 Remington. Looks very much like the car on the bridge. In particular the tips of the front guards and the body styling around the top of the front seats. You can't see the lube fitting mentioned by Layden but then until you enlarge the bridge photo you can't see it either.

The only other car that I can find that closely resembles the unknown one is a 1915 Remington. There are very few photos of the Remington on the net but it is a definite possibility.

Looks very close to a 1917 "d" series V8 Chevrolet.

What can you say about workmanship like that other than "Brilliant". Untame you must look forward to each working day.

Hi Brittany, You are certainly taking on an interesting project. Until you are able to get the hood open you won't know what engine is there as they had both diesel and petrol although more than likely it has a diesel. As for parts sites/information on the internet Google "Austin fx4 parts" and lots of sites should come up. Good luck with your project.

John I would be having another look at the alternator irrespective of it being rebuilt. Can you get another alternator to try?

Pathfinder ticks all the boxes Jeff. Incredible that there is a V12 under that crumpled bonnet.

Looks like an Apperson roadster about 1918.

Richard what you and your "bodyman" have accomplished is simply incredible. Without your intervention this rare little ute would have more than likely been consigned to the rubbish heap. I know it was the first thing you took off but that homemade bumper in the first photo does suit in a way as I'm sure this little Mini thinks it's a Mack truck. Good work.

Thanks keiser31. You are right this is a great forum where you can always learn something new. I only recognised it because of my current 1917 Stude restoration.

Studebaker headlight and mounting bracket. Possibly 1918-1919.

Bernie as an Australian living in Brisbane (Hi Mr ColW) I fully undertand Aussie humour and not for one second did I ever believe you keep your hand tools in glass cabinets. I too have old tools that have been with me for a long time and like you I would be useless with out them. I doubt they will ever see the inside of a locked glass cabinet. As for an air-conditioned workshop with the high temperatures we have had over the last couple of days here in Brisbane I would use it without a second thought. A very impressive list of Alpine Passes and countries visited. Well done.

Very witty Bernie but I'm sure if you take the time to visit any reasonable harware shop in your area you will see that tinsman snips, "G" clamps and hand files are all still readily available so people must still be using them and there is no reason to keep them in your display case. With all the aluminium body work you appear to do perhaps a set of "nibblers would be a worth while addition to your basic tool kit. After 50 plus years of being involved with home mechanical repair I have progressed beyond a basic kit of tools by addiing new tools/equipment as needed and if within my budget at the time. This is certainly a personal thing and I can't really see why you keep on about what tools other people may or may not be lucky enough to have. As for CNC tools they are not for me but they are certainly becoming more available and within the reach of many home car enthusiasts.

I believe Keiser is correct and this is a National. Tom Laferriere has advertised a 1918 National Highway Six 7P Touring on the Buy/Sell forum with lots of photos and the similarities are compelling. Perhaps this is not a 1918 but possibly earlier say 1917.

Thank you Landman I now understand what the title to this thread means. I tried Googling "Chantreuse" but it made no sense, however, "Chanteuse" (A female singer) makes sense. Very clever oldcar.

If you look closely at the engine block to the left of the oil filler tube you should see the name "Overland" cast in raised letters.

Hello JustDave I see that you posted that all opinions are welcome. Personally I think that you have the makings of a great project and it is irrelevant how long you have had it or how long you intend to work on it as long as you are getting enjoyment out of it. My current project is a 1917 Series 18 Studebaker roadster and when I started some on it years ago I had much less than what you are starting with. For what it is worth a number of people had it before me and gave up. I persisted with it because I like the shape and era of the vehicle. I cannot believe the luck I have had in finding missing parts including reuniting parts of the original car which had been separated many years ago. I regularly check E-Bay America for little items that are not available here in Australia and have nothing but praise for the e-bayers I have dealt with in obtaining a whole host of small missing bits. The project is a couple of years away from completion but it will be completed because I enjoy working on it and making every part as near as possible to when it was manufactured. Perhaps it is taking longer than necessary because this is how I want to do it and if I'm not happy with something I will do it again until I am. I have spent money on it but it has not been excessive. I think that as long as you are doing it for yourself and not looking to sell it off for what ever reason the time taken should not bother you or any one else. All the best with your project.

Interesting idea oldcar but as already pointed out it looks like an exhaust cut out and a close examination of the photo certainly supports this suggestion.

Later than 1916, I would say 1917 Series 18 as it has 7 wheel clamps and an infill panel at the front under the radiator.