ID This Maxwell

[61polara]

These are two photos of a Maxwell owned by my grandfather. Any help identifying the year and model is appreciated. Any one know how to get these photos to post horizontal?

Thanks

Edited December 24, 2011 by 61polara (see edit history)

[keiser31]

Try this way...

[nzcarnerd]

From the hood louvres I would say 1918 or 1919.

[61polara]

That would make since. His wife died in 1920 and I believe he bought the car before that. Thanks

[keiser31]

From the hood louvres I would say 1918 or 1919.

I am in agreement with you.

[61polara]

Thanks guys, after further research I agree its a 1918 or 1919.

[Guest BobD735]

Hi,

I agree that the photos of the car shown, depict either a 1918 or 1919 Maxwell. I question however, the dual rear windows shown in the rear view photo of the car.

This could be explained, by either a replacement of the original top, or that Maxwell changed the number of rear windows used for their 1918 and 1919 touring cars.

In the book titled "The American Auto Factory", by Olsen and Cabadas, pages 62 and 74 show rear views of 1918-1919 Maxwells, with a single rear window. (The photo captions incorrectly identify the cars as Chalmers.)

The error is understandable, as both Maxwell and Chalmers automobiles were being produced at the Maxwell/Chalmers factory during this period.

Maybe someone more familiar with the Maxwell, can explain the window discrepancy?

Thank you,

Bob

[keiser31]

The Maxwell information in my book shows one rear window in 1918 and two in 1919.

[Guest BobD735]

I guess this single rear-windowed Maxwell would be a 1918 model.

Thanks Keiser.

Bob