Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Just when you thought the famous Volkswagen logo was original.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Nice find. Now can anyone identify the car inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelroadster Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I assume it is a Wescott. It sort of looks like an early twenties type (Wescotts were made until 1925). Doesn't look like they sold other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I guess I was oblivious to that particular make.It took a very short search to find this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 My favorite automotive logo doppelganger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I want to know how they got the car through the door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I want to know how they got the car through the door!One piece at a time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Westcott coupe about 1920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 At the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana, there's a Westcott on display. 1916 Model 42 Touring; 121-in. wheelbase, 42 hp, curb wt 3000 lbs, $1445. The Westcott was manufactured in Richmond, Indiana, which is about 20 miles from the Connersville Auburn plant in southeast Indiana. I seem to recall there is some kind of connection between the companies in facilities or suchlike, but I can't recall it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I want to know how they got the car through the door!Through the alley and back door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Just when you thought the famous Volkswagen logo was original....Bonus points to Dave for spelling "Volkswagen" correctly! Yeah, buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 I also know the German pronunciation is "Folks-voggin". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Here's another shot of a Westcott[TABLE=class: tborder, width: 100%, align: center]<tbody>[TR][TD=class: alt2, width: 175][/TD][TD=class: alt1]<!-- icon and title -->Re: Vintage shots from days gone by! <!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Wescott Car, Herald Booster run, [5/6/20]http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/npcc.29102[/TD][/TR]</tbody>[/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I also know the German pronunciation is "Folks-voggin".Not bad Dave!Either you or I need to buy a lottery ticket now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Fahrvergnugen (Far-fairk-nuken)= driving pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Graham Clayton Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The original photo is of the EJ Quinn Motor Car Co dealership at 824th Fourteenth Street in Washington DC, in March 1920. The car in the display is a 1920 Model C-48 tourer.When the Westcott company moved from Richmond, IN to Springfield, OH in 1916, company head Burton J Westcott was elected mayor of Springfield in 1921. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The emblem is in the lower right hand corner - I've thought the same thing before - looks like a VW but the "Westcott" name across the middle gives it away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Fahrvergnugen (Far-fairk-nuken)= driving pleasurefartingnuggets = self explanatory:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Some years ago in a Glidden Tour I had the pleasyre of meeting Betty Westcott - a delightful lady with much knowledge of the company and family history -- I wish I had recorded her thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) fartingnuggets = self explanatory:DHipsters have had a lot of fun with other variations on that phonetic theme over the years...VWVortex.com - "funkin groovin" Edited March 11, 2013 by stock_steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HGRoot Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Dave,I ran across the Westcott Motor Car pics you have posted in an Internet search. Do you have a specific interest in the Westcott or were you just atttracted by the similarity in the Westcott and VW logos.I ask because I am a volunteer docent and researcher at the Westcott House in Springfield, Ohio. The Westcott House is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home built for Burton Westcott, the founder of the Westcott Motor Car Co. Please let me know if there is more than a passing interest in the Westcott. We may be able to exchange some information.Here is a photo of a 1920 Westcott parked outside the house.regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambarn Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 HGRoot, There are many of us who love the history of cars, especially the forgotten one. I am quite interested in Indiana cars. I'm a bit of a Marmon fanatic but all Indiana cars are cool. I saw the car in Auburn this summer and would love to know more. Please feel free to overshare!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 There were cases where they had the plate glass window removed, brought the car in using ramps, and replaced the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfiddler Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 HG - I am interested in your research also. I am curious as to the photo that you posted. Is that a vintage picture? Or is that a recent composition, with three elements (house, car, signature) blended to look old? I want to believe the latter as I believe this is the same car. Maybe?Thanks for your help, Chuck in Kansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Dave,I ran across the Westcott Motor Car pics you have posted in an Internet search. Do you have a specific interest in the Westcott or were you just atttracted by the similarity in the Westcott and VW logos.I ask because I am a volunteer docent and researcher at the Westcott House in Springfield, Ohio. The Westcott House is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home built for Burton Westcott, the founder of the Westcott Motor Car Co. Please let me know if there is more than a passing interest in the Westcott. We may be able to exchange some information.Here is a photo of a 1920 Westcott parked outside the house.regards,[ATTACH=CONFIG]270027[/ATTACH]I don't have any special interest in the Westcott, I just saw that picture on a site that posts a lot of carpics but I'm glad it attracted you to the site and I hope you'll come back often and share your knowledge. You know, there's also a company named Wescott. They make fiberglass bodies for Model As and 32 Fords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I also know the German pronunciation is "Folks-voggin".We could translate = Peoples car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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