McMalcolm Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hello...I'm a Colorado historian trying to date two images. The only real clues are the automobiles. The post is about the Armstrong Hotel in Fort Collins, CO. I guessing that this photograph was taken in the 1960s. I'm hoping someone can use the automobiles to tighten the date of the photograph for me. I've attached a full scan of the postcard. Thanks for your help. McMalcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) The newest cars I see are a 62 Olds, a 62 Pontiac and a 60 Falcon so the picture is newer than that, probably 1963/64. Edited August 11, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Yes, I concur. You were about 10 seconds ahead of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 How did two of us beat Keiser31.....He must be still sleeping or else he is out taking pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 John is out on the left coast, probably not up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I'm still rubbing my eyes after the first cup of coffee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I am still rubbing my eyes too but it is Friday - 5.30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The new Ford truck came out with the unibody bed in 61 and I don't think you could get the step side bed till 63. I believe that truck is no older than 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Wow, my eyes have trouble focusing on this grainy photo, but I thought the Olds was a 1961 (with rear fins at bottom), the Pontiac Tempest a 61, and the Falcon a 62. But again, I am not an expert on any of these cars. Just what I thought... Between the Falcon and the white Ford truck I see a white car whose tail light reminds me of a 1966 Chevelle. But I can't see it clearly at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 My breakdown left to right is '57 ford red car behind it a '55Buick, '61 Olds convt, '61 Pontiac, '64 chevy truck,'56 dodge(center),red Falcon '61-62, '57 pontiac and a '61-62 Ford pickup. The oldest this picture could be IMO is '64 based on the Chevy pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Mark Simmons said: My breakdown left to right is '57 ford red car behind it a '55Buick, '61 Olds convt, '61 Pontiac, '64 chevy truck,'56 dodge(center),red Falcon '61-62, '57 pontiac and a '61-62 Ford pickup. The oldest this picture could be IMO is '64 based on the Chevy pickup. Or late 1963 if that Chevy truck was bought early. Edited August 15, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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