[Late 1920s roadster - Graham-Paige??]

Not certain it's a LaSalle with the differences seen between these two pics (hood louvers, trailing edge of rear fender).

[Pedal car]

Murray Champion with "full side" or "straight side" body style that debuted around 1956.  It replaced the more well-known "dip-side".  Note the seat was added later, not original to the car. 

[1926 Rickenbacker Eight Super Sport at Hershey, circa 1987]

Here is a picture I took of the 1926 Rickenbacker Eight Super Sport when it was shown at Hershey, around 1987.  It is the thrill of seeing such rare and interesting cars at the AACA Eastern Fall Meet that keeps me returning to this day (along with catching up with old friends and making new ones).

[help ID this Packard - Staten Island Region AACA show, circa 1980]

Hello all,

 

This photo was taken on the football field at Wagner College at the Staten Island Region's annual car show, circa 1980.  Can we ID the year and model of this Packard?

 

Thank you,

Paul

[Two Car Wreck - Staten Island, 1933]

I like your suggestion of Chrysler, as the hood ornament appears to be a match as well.

[Two Car Wreck - Staten Island, 1933]

Taped to the back of this photo from 10/9/1933 is the following:

"Two cars lie overturned at Victory Blvd. and Travis Avenue, Travis S.I.  Driver Francis Kelly of auto against telephone pole was most seriously injured of the eight persons in the two cars.  Five of them were children."

 

Can we identify Francis' car at left, and potentially the the other lying on its side as it's being readied to be pulled upright by the emergency vehicle at right?

 

Thank you,

Paul

[Staten Island, Touring Car, circa 1910]

Hello all - this photo, taken by Alice Austen on Staten Island, is part of the Staten Island Historical Society collection.  Titled "Cornell Boys with new automobile", I first thought it might be a Cadillac, considering an early Cadillac dealer on the island was Cornell Motor Car Co.

 

Looking at the car, I'm unable to say with certainty what it is.  I'll leave it to the forum folks to make their case.

 

Thanks,

Paul

 

 

[mid-30's auto, Bay Street, Staten Island, NY]

Hello all - feeling a bit lazy in trying to verify the car here (also a bit embarrassed that my first few guesses appear wrong).  (Bonus points for identifying the bus).

 

Thank you,

Paul

[What year/model Packard?]

14 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said:

It's either a 1930 Standard Eight Model 733, Body Style 402 or 1931 Standard Eight Model 833, Body Style 462 roadster 2/4 passenger

Thanks - I see many 1930s with small lights atop the front fenders.  Would that lead you to saying it's more likely a 1931?

[What year/model Packard?]

Hello all - This is a photo from the Staten Island Region's archives (early 1980's).  We recall the members here (John Fleming and Burger Nilsen), and that John owned this Packard.  What we can't recall is the year and model.  Positive identification would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Paul

[Class 27S]

Bump...

[Questions on Tires 1967 Cadillac DeVille]

Per the 1967 Cadillac prestige brochure, you could opt for a standard black sidewall tire in the correct size and avoid any deductions.  It might not look as nice, but it's guaranteed correct.

[Class 27S]

While reviewing the winners from Hershey, I noticed that Class 27S is for Production Vehicles, 1990-1997.  That's unlike all other Class 27's, which have two-year groupings.  Why is that the case?  Will it continue to add more model years, or is a 27T (the class, not the Ford) in the works?

 

Regards,

Paul

[Who went the extra mile to help you at Hershey?]

I'll once again thank Stan Kulikowski, Pat Buckley, Stacy Zimmerman and several others who personally ensured that the two Cadillacs my friend was showing were accommodated despite arriving after 10:00, due to a fatal accident that shut down 78W and trapped us at a standstill from 6:30am until 8:44am.  Stan understood the circumstances and encouraged us to continue on when we were considering turning back for home.  Upon arrival, we connected with Stacy, and then Pat, who were able to connect the remaining dots and get us replacement window cards and judging sheets.  From there, another few volunteers got us placed in our classes, and judges were sent back to evaluate our cars.  They turned a morning of aggravation into another enjoyable Hershey Fall Meet, topped off with a First Junior for the 1990 Brougham d'Elegance and a Repeat Preservation for the 1977 Coupe deVille. 

[Ford Model T - special body?]

Thanks Layden.  I was aware of those with the landau rear as seen in your pictures.   Did Ford offer it without the landau as a closed rear compartment with additional side windows?  

[Ford Model T - special body?]

Hello all - The Model T's seen here are from photos taken in 1923, found within New York City's Municipal archives.  The cars were used on official NYC business as evidenced by the city seal seen on the sides and rear.  Note the "town car" styling: the front passenger compartment is open (in that it has a lower belt line and apparently no side windows), while the rear compartment is closed in.

 

Was this a body style offered by Ford, or customized in some way by another coachbuilder?

 

Photo one (with children) taken at the corner of Guyon Avenue and Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island on 11/16/23.  Photo two (damaged auto) taken near the Brooklyn Bridge on 12/15/23.

 

 

[Parked outside Decker's Garage, Staten Island c.1940]

On 9/7/2022 at 11:29 AM, Dave Henderson said:

I believe the car to the right of the '36 Chevy is a '40 DeSoto.  Dodges had a dip in the front bumper.  Also note the louver-like details beneath the rear of the side hood trim.

Hello Dave - your points about the '40 Dodge vs. '40 DeSoto look to be correct.  Thanks for your eagle-eyed observations.

[Parked outside Decker's Garage, Staten Island c.1940]

7 hours ago, Manuel said:

What about the 1933-34 car right in front of the camera? I can't decide if it is a Dodge or Plymouth.

Pretty sure that's a '33 Plymouth

[Parked outside Decker's Garage, Staten Island c.1940]

Appreciate all of your detailed suggestions.  Oh, if only Doc Brown and his DeLorean Time Machine were available.

[Parked outside Decker's Garage, Staten Island c.1940]

Looking to ID the four primary cars in view.  Looks to be a '33 Plymouth at left, and what appears to be a 1936 Chevrolet and 1940 Dodge in the center.

 

Can we figure out the big boy on the right?

 

Thanks,

Paul

[late 20's - early 30's sedan]

17 hours ago, E-116-YH said:

Hello Paul,

                  I can say with 1000% certainty that the car in your above photo is a 1931 Dodge Brothers DG-8 sedan.

Thanks - is it correct to say the Eights had the curves in the bottom bumper bar while the Sixes' bottom bar was straight?  

[late 20's - early 30's sedan]

Always appreciate the folks on this forum who help me identify a car.  Sometimes all I can say with certainty is what is isn't.

 

Photo dates between 1949 and 1951, taken on Tarlton Street in Staten Island.

 

Thanks,

Paul

[Old pedal car photo.]

7 hours ago, Dosmo said:

By no means am I any kind of expert, but the badge on the front looks sort of like a Willys-Overland automobile badge from that period.

American National, one of the more popular manufacturers of pedal cars, clearly was inspired by Overland's badge.  Perhaps it's the Toledo, OH connection that brings them together.  That said, no guarantee this pedal car is a Whippet model, as they used a lot of other car company names on their various offerings.

[1930's panel truck]

19 minutes ago, keiser31 said:

Looks like a 1936 Dodge Brothers to me.

Hello kaiser31 - Perhaps 1.5 ton model?  That might account for the open front fender and name plate... having a hard time finding another pic of that size model  as a panel truck.

 

Thanks,

Paul

[1930's panel truck]

Hello everyone.  Please help me identify the year and make of this panel truck from pictures taken circa 1940 on Staten Island.  Clues include what looks like the manufacturer name plate atop the hood louvers, large steel wheels, the "humpback" and the rear door design.  

 

Thinking of ruling out 1935 Dodge (which had a suicide door), and later Dodge models (which had skirted front fenders).  Not sure who else made the humpback body (International?  GMC?)

 

Thanks!

Paul