Approx 1910 car?

[ChazA]

Same someone post this elsewhere, and no one knew car make/model.  Can anyone help  identify this person's grandfather's car?   Thanks, Chuck

[nzcarnerd]

Maybe a Matheson??

[oldcarfudd]

1910 Buick Model 16 toy tonneau

[trimacar]

I agree on the Model 16, but would add that this picture was probably taken in 1914 or 1915.  That's a guess based on later horn and headlights ( you can see original horn bracket hanging on right front of cowl), and the fact that someone has added a radiator emblem, which the Model 16 did not have.  Also, a Prestolite tank has been added to running board, to replace original acetylene generator.  They were available in red and a dark blue, this one appears to be the lighter red.

[AHa]

I believe that would be a model 17. The model 16 is the roadster is it not?

[oldcarfudd]

The Model 16 was available as a roadster or a toy tonneau.  The 17 was a full touring car, with a much heavier-looking non-detachable rear body.

[trimacar]

Correct, Model 16 available as a roadster, then the also available toy tonneau has a removable rear section so that it could be used as a roadster,.

 

The Model 16 also had a much longer hood than the Model 17, to make it appear as though it had a six cylinder engine....

Edited December 3, 2019 by trimacar (see edit history)