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A close look at the area around the base of the windshield will eventually identify this one. Note the inset 'cowl' lights, which were popular for 1913-14 model cars, along with the distinctive trim piece just below the light.

 

Also of note is the shape of the .lower edges of the radiator, and the 'no name' hubcaps.  Note it also has five bolt rims.

 

The habit of the period, of putting the license plate at the top of the radiator doesn't make it any easier.

 

It is 8.30 pm Christmas Eve here as I write this. Probably a good time to wish everybody a Merry Christmas.  Mid summer here of course but the weather is fairly ordinary, typical of Christmas week   -   http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/christchurch/christchurch?gclid=COnl5cn3zL8CFVcSvQodazAAeA

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16 hours ago, Tinindian said:

nzcarnerd  How come you get to celebrate Christmas before us???:):):)  Merry Christmas to all the Kiwis and their families.

Thanks tinindian. Merry Christmas to all of you in the "British' part of Nth America.  2pm now, nearly time to head to drinks and dinner with family. 

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On 12/23/2016 at 9:55 PM, 48cabriolet said:

Hello - Can anyone help in identifying this automobile make/model/year.  This is a photo for a family genealogy book.

 

Many Thanks!!!

 

John Berg

1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet


 

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1913 - 1914 Glide Model 36-42 Touring

 

Manufacturer : 1903 - 1920 The Bartholomew Co. - Peoria, Illinois.

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Further confirmation:

The car has a 1912-13-14 Minnesota license plate 32027.

According to the Minnesota "Official State Automobile Directory," 32027 was registered in 1913 to George P. Freierermuth of Randolph, MInnesota for a Glide. 

Also note the writing in the upper right hand corner of the photo,  "George Columbus Freiermuth Sr. and his sons."  The middle initial "P" in the automobile directory is most likely an error made by the typesetter.

The original hand-posted 1909 through 1914 Minnesota motor vehicle registration ledgers survive and are in the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul.  If I looked up the plate in the 1913 ledger, I could also provide the serial number of the Glide.

 

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