[Chevrolet Corsica - When was this gem built?]

15 minutes ago, zombieregime said:

Wait! I may have lied!

 

I was looking at it closer, and perusing various Corsica images, and I may have been a bit hasty (and a bit rusty....its the dang grave worms, man. They get everywhelephant)..... 

 

The dash appears boxy, but could be the long round shaded 'newer' style, its hard to say at this angle. Either way, It changed in 1991. The front fender engine badge looks like it starts with a 3, thus the 3.1L v6, but the second number doesn't look like a 1.... The 3.1L was introduced in 90 and also seems to have had door belts, according to Wikipedia stating in 91 they moved to the B pillar. They were also moved back to the door in 94. In 95 they redesigned the side molding, ergo its definitely pre 95. And every Corsica since 91 had louvered tail lights.... 

 

 

So, door belts, a 3 in the fender engine badge, thick side molding, and flat tail lights.....its either a 1990 with the boxy dash, or a 1994 with the rounded dash, and someone swapped out the tail lights for the flat lenses. Tail light assembly swaps were somewhat common on the message boards. There was a solid divide between the louver lovers and those flat lens coveting  heathens.... 

 

I have found images of both allegedly 90s and allegedly 94s (the internet is awash with incorrect year declarations for Corsicas) having the chrome strip on the bottom of the side molding...So...

 

Ya know, it still looks like a square dash to me, the rounded version stuck out quite a ways over the gauge cluster....Im going to go with 1990. Final answer. 😁👍

I did what I could to enlarge the dash and the badge.  Using a magnifying class I believe the badge reads "3.1 V-8 F1".  You can change your decision again.  I don't mind...

[Chevrolet Corsica - When was this gem built?]

I'm not laughing.  Thrilled that a zombie was able to provide useful information on one of my mystery vehicles.  Appreciate the reply.

[Pre-1912 Automobile in Montclair, New Jersey]

Hello all,

 

Looks like the Chief in Montclair has a new ride.  No doubt he knows something about it but unfortunately I have zero information.  Trying to learn the year, make and model of this 100+ year old beauty.  Look forward to your comments.

 

Cheers,

 

Steve

[1976 or 1977 Ford LTD]

Hi,

 

I didn't realize I had posted this photo before.  Guess I really want it identified.  Using a loupe I can see that there is an LTD emblem on the roof pillar.  So, anything distinctive between a 1976 and a 1977?  Sure do want to know.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[1976 or 1977 Ford LTD]

Hi,

 

For once I actually know what the car that is in the photo is, for the most part.  There has been some debate among the members of the firefighting community as to whether this is a 1976 or 1977 Ford LTD.   Can anyone narrow down the year?  This is a quote from one of the group members that may be of assistance "Looks like probably a '77 LTD due to body color painted (as opposed to silver) bumper filler panels".  As always, I look forward to the replies.  Have a good night.

 

Steve

[Late 1920's Auto - Maybe a Buick?]

As always, thank you for your comments.

[Late 1920's Auto - Maybe a Buick?]

Hi,

 

Trying to get this identified for a friend.  Seeking my standard info of year, make and model.  Only 1 week to identify this before we sleep for 3 days after eating way too much turkey...

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[Selden Pacemaker Truck - When was it built?]

Hi There,

 

I haven't seen a great many fire engines built on Selden chassis.  Is there any way to pin down a year on this Pacemaker?  Mid to late 1920's?  Howe Fire Apparatus body for a town where the buzzards always come back to!

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[Early 1970's Vintage Jeep?]

Hi,

 

Pretty obvious what this vehicle is.  What I would like to know is if anyone can identify the year of production and the model.

 

Thanks...

 

Steve

 

Photo from the MidPointe Digital Archives

[Unknown Teens Vintage Auto for the CFD]

Hi,

 

No doubt from the replies and that hub cap photo that the photo I posted is of a Packard.  What I would now like to learn is there any possibility that this is the 1907 Packard that has been cut down to the version shown in the first photo?

[Mysterious 1915 - 1925 Fire Chief's Car]

Cincinnati purchased the following Buicks: 1915 Runabout; two 1918 Roadsters; and two 1919 model K-44's.  Any chance that the photo can be identified as one of those?  Thanks...

[Unknown Teens Vintage Auto for the CFD]

3 minutes ago, Gunsmoke said:

Do you know for sure it is a fire vehicle. A 2 seat roadster would be an unusual choice, don't see any significant FD identification. Perhaps the gent's own car. Not sure shape of hood works for Packard.

The fellow standing in front of the car was an officer with the CFD.  Wish I knew more about why the photo was taken.

[Unknown Teens Vintage Auto for the CFD]

Okay, so I dug out a photo of the Cincinnati Packard.  I had the year wrong in my previous post.  This was placed in service of May 5, 1907.  There are certainly some similarities between the two photos.  Was the original car cut down to make the runabout shown in the first photo?

[Unknown Teens Vintage Auto for the CFD]

5 minutes ago, Larry Schramm said:

I am going to say a Packard. Early teen's?

Interesting that you said Packard.  When this photo was sent to me it was identified as a 1912 Packard.  The problem with that is that according to the official Fire Department log book of vehicles owned there wasn't a 1912 Packard owned by the Department.  Cincinnati had a 1909 Packard but it was a 7 passenger, 4-door model.  Look forward to more input.

[What Make/Model? photo from 1908]

5 hours ago, mickthecat said:

White Steamer, ca. 1906.

Looks like it was steaming when the photo was taken.  Neat!

[Unknown Teens Vintage Auto for the CFD]

Hi,

 

I really like this car, but I wish the guy had sat down so that there was more to see!  Anyway, another mystery courtesy of the Cincinnati Fire Dept.  Really anxious to learn what this is.

 

Thanks for all of the assistance.

 

Steve

[Mysterious 1915 - 1925 Fire Chief's Car]

Hi Gang,

 

As usual I'm clueless, which is why I value this site so much.  Here we have a 100 year old Chief's car from Cincinnati.  At first I thought this was the 1921 Reo that CFD had but it doesn't match the photo I have of that car.  CFD purchased 4 Reo's in 1922, could this be one of them?

 

Help!

 

Steve

[1920's Vintage Packard at White Plains]

Hi,

 

A real beauty or the person who was most likely the Chief in White Plains, New York.  As always I would like to know the make, model and year on this classic auto.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[Chevrolet Caprice - 1985 or 1986?]

On 4/1/2022 at 12:02 PM, joe_padavano said:

Unfortunately, just like the Grand Fury, there were precious little differences in model years at that time.

I was afraid of that being the answer...

[Ford LTD - I'm Confused]

Hi,

 

I have this photo identified as a 1981 or 1982 Ford LTD.  In looking at photos on the internet the LTD's of that time period all seem to have quad head lights.  Is this some "special" model or are the year(s) I've been given incorrect?  Also, is there any way to tell if this is a 1981 or an "82?  

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[Chevrolet Caprice - 1985 or 1986?]

Hi,

 

I've been trying to figure this one out and I'm pretty sure this is a 1985 or 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (Classic?).  Can someone narrow this down for me?  Is it a Classic?  Looking forward to a reply or three.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[Plymouth Gran Fury - What Year?]

Hi,

 

A more modern auto this time.  The Chief of Division 1 in New York was assigned this beautiful red Plymouth Gran Fury.  It looks late 1980's to me but I'm hoping that there is some detail that will allow the year to be pinned down.  Looking forward to a reply.

 

Steve

[Not quite as fancy. Late 1920's/early 1930's ride for the Assistant Chief of the Dallas F.D.]

Hi,

 

I'm back already with a far more practical (translation = less expensive) looking car for the Asst. Fire Chief in Dallas.  Please let me know the make, model and year if possible.

 

Thank you.

 

Steve

 

Photo source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth803862/m1/1/?q=dallas fire chief

[The Fire Chief in Dallas has a new ride, and it's fancy!]

Hello All,

 

I wonder based on a previous photo I posted here if this is another Packard.  My limited knowledge of autos has me thinking that it could be a LaSalle, but I'll leave it up to brighter minds than mine.  Hoping for the usual: make, model and year.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

 

Source for the photo: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth803862/m1/1/?q=dallas fire chief

[Ford's? 1920's Vintage Car and Truck at Newport, Kentucky]

Hi There,

 

I'm breaking the rule for one vehicle per subject as both of these old timers are in the same photo.  Newport had a 1928 or so Model "A" Ford.  Could this be that car?  The truck certainly has a Model "T" look to me.  Anxious to hear what others have to say.  Hoping for the year, make and models for these beauties.

 

Take care,

 

Steve