LVJB Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I know this is tough as most of this car is obscured but there is a bit of bumper visible. I think it is a 30's car but don't know enough about vintage US models to identify it myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) I'm guessing 1937 Pontiac (with the trunk lid removed) by the taillight, bumper guard and circle in the center of the bumper.... Edited January 23, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel88 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I agree It looks like a 1937 Pontiac Keiser31. I can't believe you knew this and even have a picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 42 minutes ago, michel88 said: I agree It looks like a 1937 Pontiac Keiser31. I can't believe you knew this and even have a picture! Not my own photo this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVJB Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks, after seeing the photo you posted I have to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Looks like a rare Mills jukebox. Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVJB Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 It's a 1940 Rock-Ola Super Luxury Light-up and Dial-A-Tune wall box. This was a Rock-Ola jukebox distributor from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm guessing the car is a coupe, with more floor depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 Sport Sedan Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 The car in the picture has the license plate in the center and looking at the right side, it is the shape of a later 40s model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, 61 Sport Sedan said: The car in the picture has the license plate in the center and looking at the right side, it is the shape of a later 40s model. The OP says the photo was taken in 1940. Edited January 24, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) I don't think the trunk is deep enough to be a coupe. The juke box is not that deep, I don't think.... Edited January 24, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVJB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 The jukebox dimensions are: 60" High, 38" Wide, 26.5" Deep. I think that would fit in the Sedan. What we can't tell is if the car is a two door or a four door and if it was a 6 or 8 cylinder. The photo must have been taken in 1940 or early 41 as this jukebox was only produced in 1940 and 41 and as a Rock-Ola sales rep he wouldn't have been dragging an old model around. I also don't believe he would have cannibalised a brand-new car, so the suggestion that it could be a 1937 model seems to fit. My wonder is how he coped with all that weight on the ass end. The jukebox weighs 410 lbs + the wall box, they weren't light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 15 hours ago, keiser31 said: I'm guessing 1937 Pontiac (with the trunk lid removed) by the taillight, bumper guard and circle in the center of the bumper.... Wow, I'm impressed that you could identify the car with so little of it visible. Seeing the picture you posted, I'm confident that you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks for the correction on the jukebox. Now which is more valuable (as in sell for more at an auction)? A '37 Pontiac four door sedan, or that Rock Ola jukebox? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 12 hours ago, 61 Sport Sedan said: The car in the picture has the license plate in the center and looking at the right side, it is the shape of a later 40s model. It appears the rear bumper has been extended some, and the trunklid removed. I'd like to know how he strapped that jukebox down to prevent it from tipping. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Why was the tag location changed from the driver side tail light? I believe it's because in addition to the trunk lid just being removed, the opening was widened (and the bumperettes moved farther apart). The car could also have been a 6 cylinder '38 Pontiac, though perhaps more likely it was a '37 since it had to be carved up. Edited January 24, 2018 by Dave Henderson (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Is this the premium sound system option? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dave Henderson said: There's something "funny" about the height of the trunk floor. The floor appears to be elevated when compared to that of the pictured sedan's, whose trunk lid lower edge is almost at the same height as the bumper. (Could there have been a differential hump on the floor necessitating it?) On that sedan there wouldn't have been enough height to clear the trunk lid for the tag to be center mounted. Why was the tag location changed from the driver side tail light? I believe it's because in addition to the trunk lid just being removed, the opening was widened (and the bumperettes moved farther apart). The car could also have been a 6 cylinder '38 Pontiac, though perhaps more likely it was a '37 since it had to be carved up. Car trunk has a double floor, spare tire lays flat between the two.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Brass is Best said: Is this the premium sound system option? I bet you're right! Even the tuner cars with their bazooka tubes won't out-decibel that one!! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVJB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 hours ago, 8E45E said: Thanks for the correction on the jukebox. Now which is more valuable (as in sell for more at an auction)? A '37 Pontiac four door sedan, or that Rock Ola jukebox? Craig The Pontiac would be more valuable. I think an average condition Pontiac is around 8k and an average Rock-Ola of this model would be around 3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVJB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 This is all great guys. Keep the suggestions coming. At some point I need to purchase a car so that I can recreate the photo for my jukebox museum and I really would like to get it as close as possible. I know this is a very silly question, but has anyone any ideas on color of the bodywork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, LVJB said: This is all great guys. Keep the suggestions coming. At some point I need to purchase a car so that I can recreate the photo for my jukebox museum and I really would like to get it as close as possible. I know this is a very silly question, but has anyone any ideas on color of the bodywork? Could be Linden Cream as on this chart or maybe repainted some other color.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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