nzcarnerd Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 https://waikanaewatch.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/entrance-motor-camp-waikanae-waimea-rd-waikanae-beach-19491.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Brass Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Graham comes to mind, don't know why ! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Brass Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I now don't believe is is a Graham, I've changed my mind ! It does look American to me though and I think I have seen something like it here somewhere. RegardsAl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) My first thought was Willys but I can't find anything like it. Irritating isn't it when you think you know it but can't put a finger on it. Edited June 23, 2015 by nzcarnerd (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) 46-48 Ford. Edited June 22, 2015 by Curti (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfiddler Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Curt - I'll have to agree with you as long as NZ was importing Fords back in those days. The photo is dated 1949, so I think you nailed it. Those oval back windows sure are attractive, though not excessively functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) I for one do not accept it being a '41-'48 Ford. Though oval, the shape and size of the car's window is different. The slope of the rear is more vertical, fenders stick out more, tail lights and bumper different from a Ford's, etc. Willys came to mind with me too, but I can't find a reference picture for comparison. It may well be of foreign origin.Perhaps what we should be mulling over is the '36 Fordish looking car behind the two bicyclists. While it hints of being a Ford, the windshield looks too tall, it has suicide front doors and conventional rear ones, just the opposite from a US made '36. It also looks to have lights atop the fenders, and the bumper doesn't look like it has the Ford's dip. Edited June 22, 2015 by Dave Henderson (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 The pic can bee seen on this page - http://transpressnz.blogspot.co.nz/search?updated-min=2015-01-01T00:00:00%2B13:00&updated-max=2016-01-01T00:00:00%2B13:00&max-results=36 - just scroll down part way and read the comments for a list of the cars identified so far. It is a typical mix of what would be seen on NZ roads in the post WW2 era. The 46-48 Fords were imported and assembled here but the car in question is not one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Brass Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I have noted the similarity to a WO, the rear window is wrong but it is close to a '38 WO Coupe though. I wonder if it is a Colonial body? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Just bringing this one back to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfiddler Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) This still bothers me. I would have to guess with the photo being from 1949 and New Zealand, that the car is quite possibly of a foreign marque. Reviewing my comments from above and the mid to late 40's Ford back glass, I see it to not be as small and not a true oval. The window reminds me of an early VW Beetle. http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=35236 Edited June 30, 2015 by Woodfiddler (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I for one do not accept it being a '41-'48 Ford. Though oval, the shape and size of the car's window is different. The slope of the rear is more vertical, fenders stick out more, tail lights and bumper different from a Ford's, etc. Willys came to mind with me too, but I can't find a reference picture for comparison. It may well be of foreign origin.Perhaps what we should be mulling over is the '36 Fordish looking car behind the two bicyclists. While it hints of being a Ford, the windshield looks too tall, it has suicide front doors and conventional rear ones, just the opposite from a US made '36. It also looks to have lights atop the fenders, and the bumper doesn't look like it has the Ford's dip.I think the car behind the cyclists is an Austin 12 or 16 of 1940 to 46 vintage.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Small bus, maybe? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I believe that is a foreign car with the oval window.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Eureka - I think!!! 1940 German Ford Taunus. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Eureka - I think!!! 1940 German Ford Taunus. TerryI think you got it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm skeptical, here are some differences; The Taurus, if viewed from the same angle, would have the window nearer the top. The back of the mystery car looks almost vertical. It has a belt molding that goes around the back. There is something above the bumper's center that doesn't look like a handle. Curiously, the mystery car has what could be a door handle on the back to the right, which makes me wonder if it is actually a panel delivery with the door outline not showing up in the fuzzy picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I agree with Dave. While the center of the bumper could be an over rider to protect the trunk handle. The tail light on the left side looks to big and seems to be mounted on the body not the fender. The object/shadow at the extreme right might be the license plate. As with Dave the back of the mystery car looks alot more vertical to me than the Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 The closer I look, the more I see not the same. We'll keep looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephen48 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 It looks like a 1937 - 1938 Willys with a dirty or misty back window.Definately not a Ford .Willys were very common here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Brass Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I believe the item in the center above the bumper is a towbar tongue, without the ball. This leads me to think the car in question would have had enough power to tow a trailer. RegardsAl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 I think the car behind the cyclists is an Austin 12 or 16 of 1940 to 46 vintage.TerrySomeone else has suggested to me that the car behind the cyclists is an MG Y saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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