T-Head 23 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) .......... Edited February 22, 2010 by T-Head (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Christ 0 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Here's my favorite period photograph. Across the top is written "Traffic Squad Parade ... Arrival Mayor McClellan". Additional information found with this photo states; "Traffic Squad Parade, November 5, 1908. Mayor George McClellan alighting from auto on the plaza at Union Square. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection. "Max" McClellan, New York mayor from 1904 to 1909, was the son of Civil War general George B. McClellan." I enjoy the photo's composition, and when viewed at full size, the photo's clarity really gives it depth. Link to post Share on other sites
SIRAACA_Editor 14 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Great thread! Here's a pair of photos taken in Washington D.C. in 1924. I'll let the June 15 edition of the Washington Post do the explaining:"General Motors Company Arranges Striking National Demonstration""Approximately 35 of the leading cities of the United States, Washington included, are to witness one of the most novel demonstrations ever conducted by an automobile factory through the enterprise of the Buick Motor Company, Flint, Mich., according to L. M. Landrick, local branch manager.""A General Motors truck, especially built body for the job in hand and fitted at each side with hinged platform, which when let down, furnish an adequate stage for exhibitions on a coast-to-coast tour of approximately 9,000 miles, Mr. Landrick said. A Buick car is to be built openly before the public on the platform fitted to the truck entirely from the stock of the local Buick branch or distributing house.""At each of the points where a demonstration is arranged, a compete chassis will be built and driven away on its own power. This is literally carrying the Buick factor to the consumer and is certain, it is thought, to attract a great attention everywhere." Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 This is a photo of Walkers garage in Manchester Vt. circa 1926. The town has been a vacation town since the RR came there being so attractive and surrounded by mountains. The Walkers had a farm there that they sold to President Lincoln's son and moved to the depot in the 1880s. They first sold bicycles and then brought the first car in town and gave visitors tours of the area. I will post the a neat photo of the car later along with the sign that I have on my shop wall.If you have any great photos please post them and hopefully we can get this thread to become something wonderful. Thanks, T- Head. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Walkers Garage Part II:The photo of the limo is I believe a Rochet - Schnider and I would guess that it is from the 1905-10 era. If it is one it was made in France and was a very quality marque and must have cost the Walkers a large sum as it was a very expensive and high quality automobile.They picked people up at the train station and delivered them to the Mt. Equinox Hotel which still exists. I am also told by the historical society there that they would rent out the car w/a driver for tours of the area which is very scenic.The second photo is the sign off of the garage that is one of my most highly prized possessions and I have it hanging on the wall here in my shop. It is 8 ' X 16". Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Another favorite photo. A typical of the period speedster evidently made up by these fellows. I believe it is a small early Peerless and I would venture a guess that they constructed it the building behind it as the glass door window is lettered Office - Garage.They either were not to very fussy or were in a hurry as there is no front hubcap on it which is exposing the bearing to dirt !!! Link to post Share on other sites
SIRAACA_Editor 14 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 This picture dates to 1921, as does the car. It is a Birmingham, of which very few were made. The body is covered in an alligator-style material.Birmingham Motors succumbed to a stock and mail fraud charge and never recovered, and it is believed that no cars survive today.The lovely lady behind the wheel is Ms. Margaret Gorman, the first Miss America. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) I love these shots of my grandmother with her LaSalle or Cadillac cabriolet...when fur coats were the rage. Edited January 1, 2010 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Keiser......Great photos !! Your grandmother had good taste and must have proud of both the car and the beautiful coat. The car I believe instead of being a LaSalle is 1929 Cadilliac my very favorite car from the classic era.Both of those makes from 1927-29 being styled by Harley Earl in my eye are just wonderful to look at. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 I was talking with a nice old guy at the Mercer Reunion last summer and he had a copy of this photo which he said was taken on Jacksonville Beach Fla.I believe it is a 1913 -14 Mercer 35-J which has been fitted with a custom racing body and hood. Can anyone identify this car ? Who is the driver ? What year ? Where speed events run on that beach also ? Look at the choice of a number ! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Christ 0 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My grandfather, George P. Stanaland, with his 1926 or 1927 Oakland. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Christ 0 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Two photos from Fifth Avenue in New York... Link to post Share on other sites
Model T Nick 4 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My Father with his Indian motorcycle Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Christ 0 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 This is an interesting photo to study. It captures the scene outside of a subway fire in New York, on January 6, 1915. On the right, we see a Buick dealership with two gentlemen standing outside on the second story ledge! Across the street from Buick is located the Fisk Tire Company, "When it's ..... time to re-tire". Barely visible next to Fisk, behind the white horses, is the Ford Motor Company. In the foreground we see a couple of autos, one with a placard bearing PDNY and another with FDNY. Between these autos is a horsemounted police officer. Across the street is a line of autos with long wheelbases - possibly ambulances? On the far right is a Ford with large bell mounted curiously close to the driver (must have been loud). All of the vehicles in the photo appear to have chains on the rear tires for winter driving. Pretty neat... Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Christ 0 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 ...Something is missing here. Photos of beautiful cars just don't seem to be complete without some beautiful women. So, here is a period photo that should fill that void. No explanation is needed for this photo, as it pretty much speaks for itself............ Link to post Share on other sites
TG57Roadmaster 334 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My Grampa Thomas Gibson's Good Gulf Service Station in East Texas, circa 1930.Larger, click once after opening; Grampa (1887-1954) is the third from the left.TG Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Here is a photo of my great aunt as a little girl and her daddy's car... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Here is another of my great aunt (nearest the rear fender) a few years later with her daddy's Chrysler...sexy, huh? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MCHinson 3,945 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I have probably posted all of these before, but here are prewar photos from my family... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MCHinson 3,945 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 And a few more... Link to post Share on other sites
28 Chrysler 513 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Here is a couple from western Minn. in the 1920's Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) First off Happy New Year to everyone and thanks so much for supporting this new thread and sending in some wonderful photos.Keep them coming and let's see if we build this into a wonderful archive of pre WWII photos that everyone can enjoy.Can anyone help identify this 1911 - 14 Mercer Racing car ? It is one of two things, either a 24 Hr. endurance racer or possibly a desert racer. The 24 Hr. Races were popular at the time and held on dirt tracks. The Desert races were mostly from LA and ran east non stop thru the night. The add on search light has a lever so the navigator could swivel it and it has an added on tank on the drivers side which was probably for extra oil. There originally was a 3-4 gallon oil tank on the passengers side of the gas tank, but they may have used it for more fuel instead. Photo from the Tim Kuser collection. Edited January 2, 2010 by T-Head (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 A few more...my father-in-law, Vince Claflin, my great uncle and his Essex, my great uncles and their Essexes and my grandmother on her dad's Dodge. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 A great photo that shows why they won the NY to Paris race in 1908. They followed the rules and were sportsman. The Thomas in arriving in Alaska, what a great image, study the faces. Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Bond 1,776 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Here are a couple of my favorites. These are original 8x10 photos. Sure wish I knew who the pretty lady is - Alice Ramsey??? Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Bond 1,776 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 And a couple of others from my postcard collection- Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Look at these two racers....... a pair of Model T based dirt track cars which look to be very professional. I wonder just what is going on in this scene ? Were they covered overnight and it blew off ? The car in the rear has a overhead valve head, not sure about the front one. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 This a Gordon Watney Special, he was a very well know dealer - racer in England. He built and raced mostly large chain drive specials some of which were aero engined and built on double chain drive Mercedes chassis. Many of these creations were raced on the famous Brooklands track before 'its' demise during WWII. This special is incredible, read the description in the ad. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 This Shorpy photo from the Washington DC. area looks like what it like outside of our shop in the snowy Northeast today. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Another T covered with the white stuff......looks to be a center door style. The other shot looks to be what used to be a T also. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I could just go on forever on this thread... Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I love this thread....here are some proud Packard owners...mother and son, maybe? Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Primitive camping and a 4th of July party... Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Three trucks...T roadster pickup and a couple of Chevrolets...I always love to see the photographer's shadow in a shot! Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 An early colorized photo found in upstate NY. Only the front of the car is colored dark green w/burgundy spokes. Very handsome 40 HP sized Demi Tonneau. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Cool looking county fair photo...love the eight spokes on the front and seven on the rear! Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Another early colorized photo of a pre Model T Ford ? The happy owner is posing out in front of the neighborhood garage for the photog. Only the body, brass and wheels were colored. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Head 23 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 My last colorized shot, a dealer handout photo of a Federal Truck with the dealer tag. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Looks to be about a 1934 Chevy? And she sure looks happy....NOT! Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 The dapper couple and their car... Link to post Share on other sites
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