Gary B Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can anyone identify this car? The photo was taken about 19117-21, judging from my family members in thje photo. Also, My first pre-war car dies seconds after it starts. It acts as if it is not getting gas beyond the start up. It has electronic fuel pump that is working. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 By the way, my car is a 1923 Studebaker Special 6 Tourer. And...sorry for the typos. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Interesting photo. The car has no radiator cap which might indicate air cooling. It has a tubular front axle which is also unusual. It is no later than 1910.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Also has full elliptic front springs which would improve the ride since it has a short wheelbase.If your Special 6 starts, it sounds like a fuel feed problem.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maudsley Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 That early, if we knew what state the pic was taken in, would it help in regionalizing the photo to narrow down the possibilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 That early, if we knew what state the pic was taken in, would it help in regionalizing the photo to narrow down the possibilities?.This photo was taken in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldcar31 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 It looks like a Metz, mid teens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 It is one of the first Metz cars from about 1909-10. Used a twin cylinder engine. These were sold as a batch of 14 packages at $25 each which the owner assembled himself. Another feature was friction drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the information. It is good to know. I looked up Metz and from what I saw, you are correct. Again, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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