Guest 40Ford!! Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 ​I have a friend who would like this vehicle identified. She believes the child in the photo could be her father but needs to date the car. So far I am being told by other car buffs this could be a 1923 Buick Series 23. Anyone want to verify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 1923 Buick model 44. 6 cyl.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Leif,I see some non Buick items making me think this is something else, perhaps Oldsmobile? Agree, due to 'drum' headlamps that would make it about a 1923.Cowl lights too small, not deep enough of a can/body for Buick.Bolts on rear wheel spokes. Buick did not have these.Full rear leaf springs, were not all Buicks cantilever at this time?Hub cap too small.Nickel radiator shell was only on the up level Roadster (54?) and this is not a 54 either.I enjoy these detective stories, so others, please comment Edited May 5, 2015 by Brian_Heil (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I agree Brian,it`s not a Buick as I thought.To much different things as you mentioned when looking closer.Never seen such a thin cowl lights before.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I did some further checking and picture searching. The 4 cylinder series 1923 Buicks did have full leaf springs while the 6 cylinder series had cantilever springs with no rear frame horn perch for rear attachment of spring. So a 1923 Buick 4 cylinder did have this type of rear spring.But, still not a Buick based on the rear spoke and bolts and the other issue noted. Also no front brakes is something else that might help identify but then Buicks did not have front brakes in 1923 (last year for rear only).I'm still guessing 1923 Olds. But just a guess. It looks like a GM product to me, just not a Buick. Come on smarter guys, what is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Well, not an Olds either. Olds in '23 had slanted hood side vent and these are vertical like Buick and larger like the Buick 4. The Buick 6 had more vents than the 4 and they were a bit thinner than the 4. This hood is rather long, so I'm guessing this is a 6 cylinder, what ever it is. Edited May 5, 2015 by Brian_Heil (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 How about around a 1924 Nash. http://meurercollection.vpweb.com/1000_750_csupload_5708725.jpg?u=2462752682http://www.nashcarclub.org/vintage/dads-roadster.htmlDandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 And some images of a 1923 Nash Roadster. https://www.flickr.com/photos/carphotosbyrichard/4063439135/in/photostream/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Dandy Dave.Seems that you nailed it.The "thin"cowl light can be seen on this photo!Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 And the swoop on those front fenders is also rather unique. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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