58L-Y8 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Just now, John_Mereness said: The only fault is that they should have done something design wise to better match the front door lower corner to the back door and/or to the hood slope line Only the front door cut and the hood cut lines aren't coordinated. I suspect that was to allow the vent hood, but other than that, its a magnificent, advanced design mystery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Some White steamers loaded up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 An early Stanley pretty well loaded up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 The front seat passengers - have a few of you here ever been for a ride in a car of this era in that fold down front seat type? I have for a fair amount of miles in a Stevens-Duryea of similar vintage. It was when I was over about 15 years ago to Wales to visit Mike Worthington-Williams and family. Mike and I sharing the enthusiasm and ability to research and write - the Stevens -Duryea was owned by a friend of Mikes who took us for a great ride on a gloomy overcast day ( the usual weather coming off the Atlantic Ocean in that part of the world) . Not much to hold on to and no seat belts of course, but great experience and fun. Yes, it was a bit of a white knuckle , open eyed ride ( I wore glasses full time then so didn't get any bugs in my eyes) . Once back in modern transportation we stopped at "Nellies" pub in town for several adult beverages to regain our fortitude after a excellent motoring experience in a pre War ( WWI that is) motor car. AH Horseless Carriages - you just have to love them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Roscoe Turner with his Packard. The car was at IMS for years, and might still be there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, twin6 said: Roscoe Turner with his Packard. The car was at IMS for years, and might still be there. Notice this 1929 or 1930 Packard is not only custom bodied, though has a 1932 upgrade to grill, lights, and bumpers (and a great mascot too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) Any connection? If I ever get in the Classic Car league I'd have something in this body style. Bob Edited August 15, 2020 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 minute ago, 1937hd45 said: Yes! I was drawing a blank on the Stutz Weymann Monte Carlo when I was thinking about custom-bodied contemporaries to the Jordan Speedway Z Sportsman. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 47 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: Yes! I was drawing a blank on the Stutz Weymann Monte Carlo when I was thinking about custom-bodied contemporaries to the Jordan Speedway Z Sportsman. Thanks! There are a couple of other ones too. The M version of the Weymann may have the lowest greenhouse, but they were all Zapron as far as I know (with aluminum not being an option until the DV32). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 A.J. Are you closing in on finishing the restoration of the REO Royale Dietrich sport sedan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 3 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: A.J. Are you closing in on finishing the restoration of the REO Royale Dietrich sport sedan? HE IS MORE CLOSE OVER PAST FEW WEEKS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, twin6 said: Pierce-Arrow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 6 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: A.J. Are you closing in on finishing the restoration of the REO Royale Dietrich sport sedan? sort of. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 8 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Notice this 1929 or 1930 Packard is not only custom bodied, though has a 1932 upgrade to grill, lights, and bumpers (and a great mascot too) OK.....let’s separate the men from the boys....someone post a picture of Gilmore! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, alsancle said: sort of. Pry your wallet open with a crow bar.......(terrible screeching noise like metal on metal!) and finish that thing. The Stearns is going into top gear in the next few days.....SEND THE BENJAMINS!!! I’m feeling kind a lonely........ And I need some company, 😏 Snarky comment brought to you by lack of sleep and Myers Dark rum..........”good stuff!”, and at this time of the day, good enough! Edited August 16, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 2 hours ago, twin6 said: This car, or it’s twin is sitting quietly in a garage where it hasn’t been disturbed for 60 years........except by yours truly trying to buy it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Here is Roscoe with his pet......Gilmore. He had good taste in cars, women, and airplanes....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Prince Carl Johan of Sweden in 1937 with his Lincoln Zephyr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 http://triplettracehistory.blogspot.com/2019/12/roscoe-turners-1929-packard-while.html In early 1929, Turner and his first wife, Carline, used the proceeds from his Hughes movie work to purchase this Packard from Douglas M. Longyear’s dealership Hollywood Motors Inc. The car is identified as a ‘6-40’ which identifies it as the sixth series of Packard production built on a 140-inch wheelbase chassis. The car is fitted with a catalog #341 dual-cowl phaeton five-passenger body which means the car features no side windows but has a second cowl and windshield for rear seat passengers that was built by the Holbrook Company of New York. This photo courtesy of the IUPUI University Center for Digital Scholarship Indianapolis Motor Speedway Collection shows left to right Roscoe Turner, Madonna Turner, Mary Fendrich Hulman and Anton "Tony" Hulman gathered around the stuffed lion "Gilmore" Roscoe with the Packard 6-40 and the three major US aviation trophies that he won in his career. On the left the Thompson Trophy, the center is the Harmon Trophy and at right is the Bendix Trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 John.......that was FANTASTIC! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Roscoe Turner in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Edited August 16, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John_Mereness Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Howard Hughes & Roscoe Turner with a Stutz Edited August 16, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Today's search engine is: Roscoe Turner Car Black white Sidnote: because every photo in Black & White someone ironically calls it out and Black & White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twin6 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Pierces at work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34LaSalleClubSedan Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, twin6 said: Pierces at work. 9,000 Replies So Far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 https://theoldmotor.com/?p=181031&fbclid=IwAR0VsUrn4V3VW7HOPWJuMyfifiZNZeO8yMxSf9cTHZ8_4eTs_Z7Trweg7uE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Velie, the pride of Moline. Nice pipes! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Ok.......this one has some special meaning to me....as of last week..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edinmass Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, twin6 said: A 1915 or 1916 with a similar but not identical body......and a different frame/chassis. I believe the car above is on a 124 inch wheel base, my car is on 138. The above car is probably a 4-45 model.......but there were many running changes that make things hard to ID. Great photo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Ted Brooks with his very large White, in 1941. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1937hd45 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, twin6 said: The FWD MILLER is the light blue one now in the INDY Collection Edited August 17, 2020 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 5 hours ago, twin6 said: Ted Brooks with his very large White, in 1941. With the top up that must be around 9' high which would be taller that a 1916 1st Series Packard Twin-Six which is 93" or &' 9". Wonder where the car is now. ' 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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