Period images to relieve some of the stress

[dibarlaw]

Bucket :

 I don't think the shoes are that dirty. They look to be SUMMER SHOES. Fine mesh sides to ward off the summer heat on the feet. I had several pairs untill they dissapeared from the Tom-McKan shoe stores in the early 1970s.

1 hour ago, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said:

Dave : I see at least 6 Roadsters in this photo.

Any Idea of what town? On the IRIS sign .... Neil Hamitlon was quite the Matinee Idol in 1929. (1960s Batman's Commissioner Gordon.)

 

[30DodgePanel]

2 hours ago, Gary_Ash said:

How about Istanbul?

 

 

Another angle.

 

 

I ask because it's from an article in the Fire Engineering Magazine according to a old article dated 07/28/1915 in regards to the St Joseph Mo. fire dept needs at the time. 

Early photo editing a possibility? Looks like several 1914 American LaFrance units along with white men. If they did use Istanbul as a back drop one has to ask why? 

Edited March 25, 2021 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history)

[nzcarnerd]

1 hour ago, 30DodgePanel said:

 

Another angle.

 

 

I ask because it's from an article in the Fire Engineering Magazine according to a old article dated 07/28/1915 in regards to the St Joseph Mo. fire dept needs at the time. 

Early photo editing a possibility? Looks like several 1914 American LaFrance units along with white men. If they did use Istanbul as a back drop one has to ask why? Or better yet, would this be in France somewhere?

 

Could the background be some sort of temporary exhibition venue? I know that something along those lines, but nowhere near as big, was built for the big Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand in 1906.

[30DodgePanel]

[30DodgePanel]

[Gary_Ash]

13 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said:

Found on the web,.. 

Anyone recognize the city?

 

 

Here's why I thought the background was Istanbul:  a photo of the Hagia Sophia.

 

[Colin Spong]

1915/16 AEC "Y" type lorry, probably ex-British Army from the First World War.

Modified with pneumatic tyres and later cab still in use in London in 1954. 

[bryankazmer]

2 hours ago, Gary_Ash said:

 

Here's why I thought the background was Istanbul:  a photo of the Hagia Sophia.

 

The Hagia Sofia had the minerets added when it became a mosque (long before cars), and I don't see them in the posted photo

[Dave39MD]

I believe Metro is right, The World's Fair, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in St.Louis in 1904 had very similar looking buildings. The buildings must have been still standing for the picture in 1914. 

 

Dave

[bryankazmer]

Most of the St Louis Fair buildings were taken down shortly after.  The Art Museum and one of the buildings at Washington U are from the fair.

[Pilgrim65]

On 3/4/2021 at 12:26 AM, 30DodgePanel said:

Passengers don’t look to happy about their day out 😊

[Pilgrim65]

On 3/12/2021 at 11:00 PM, John_Mereness said:

Beautiful sleek car, amazed  at length of bonnet

[Pilgrim65]

On 3/16/2021 at 4:00 AM, 30DodgePanel said:

Like this photo as couple obviously enjoying themselves, my parents had a similar rig , but probably 20 years later , looks fun

[twin6]

White steamers at 1904 World's Fair.  If my memory serves me, Glidden arranged for a group to drive there, which turned into a formal tour one year later.

[alsancle]

Who doesn't love a good steam tram?

[alsancle]

This picture makes me wonder where all the California tops have gone.

[Walt G]

On 3/24/2021 at 7:13 PM, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said:

Don Lee in addition to being a Cadillac - La Salle dealer was also a coach builder for custom bodies on a variety of chassis including Pierce Arrow, Rolls Royce etc.

[twin6]

1910 Packard model 30, well guarded, in Mexico.  Must have worked better than those "please don't touch" signs at concours events. Not sure, but possibly these fellows are involved with the Mexican revolution. The one attired in black has a nice Winchester model 95.  Maybe someone else can ID the other hardware.

[Walt G]

C.G.V. late in 1905 ( November) I enjoy the description noting that it is a Lady's Car for Town and Country. and can travel from 2 to 40 mph .

[twin6]

Here's one for those who fancy long bonnets.  Supposed to be a c. 1907 Gearless. Quite the contrast to the CGV landaulet.

[28 Chrysler]

On 3/24/2021 at 4:20 PM, 30DodgePanel said:

 

30 Dodge panel in the center of photo with what appears to be a bright color (yellow?) for the body.

 

 

Behind the panel is a 28 Chrysler Roadster just to the left of the Chrysler is a Chevy.

[nzcarnerd]

10 hours ago, alsancle said:

Who doesn't love a good steam tram?

 

I am not sure why that one is armoured but it reminds me of the Kitson steam tram which operates at the local historic park here in Christchurch. Apparently it is the only surviving example still in operating condition in the world. It is one of 8 that operated in Christchurch, mostly on the Sumner run. That became the #3 route in 1905 and is still uses that number today. Kitson #7 was built in 1881 and was retired in the early 1900s. It has been operating at Ferrymead Historic Park for more than 50 years.

 

Kitson Steam Tram No.7 - Ferrymead Heritage Park - November 2016 - YouTube

 

On certain days the Sumner tram was very popular and the steam trams had to work very hard. 

 

[nzcarnerd]

A link to this video was posted on a facebook page yesterday but easier here to direct link it from you tube.

 

The 1908 Coupe des Voiturettes held at the Compiegne circuit north east of Paris.

 

There is a colourised version there was well but the original looks better I reckon. Don't bother with the sound.

 

Moyenne La Coupe des Voiturettes 1908 - YouTube

[LCK81403]

Great photograph.  The man at left appears to have a Winchester Model-73, caliber unknown, the short guy at his left arm appears to have a Remington rolling block.  The other two guys sort of in the middle: the one at the left may have a Winchester Model-95, but it may be a Savage Model-99, and as has been identified, there is a Winchester Model-95 rifle, civilian model.  The man at extreme right (with the wonderful white hat) has serious ammo rounds in the belt around his upper body, suggesting that his rifle is also a power house, but unidentified.  He is holding the rifle in his right hand but it is virtually hidden from view except for the barrel.  There is a barrel band in view, suggesting that it is a lever action rifle.

[alsancle]

What do we think this is?  

[alsancle]

An HCS.

 

 

[alsancle]

Anybody ever see a Riker Electric before?  

[alsancle]

Most pedal cars you see are 50s and 60s.   This one is earlier.

[alsancle]

I'm posting this because I've been over this bridge 1000 times in my life.  I could see it from my back yard.   It was torn down and replaced about 10 years ago.

[alsancle]

My Classic Car snob friends laugh at me but I'm going to get one of these eventually with period racing history.   It is pronounced "Will is"  not "Will eees".

[alsancle]

A Chalmers Touring car.

[alsancle]

Eight people in a roadster?   What is it?

[30DodgePanel]

Does this still exist?

 

 

 

[dibarlaw]

2 hours ago, alsancle said:

Eight people in a roadster?   What is it?

Looks to be a 1928 Buick model 54.

[LCK81403]

The photo of a 1926 experimental taxi is interesting.  The checkering motif on the body suggests this experimental taxi is part of the Checker Taxi undertaking.  The general subject of taxi cabs can have a rather murky history as taxi cab producers do not fit into secure niches as do name brands such as Dodge, Locomobile, Packard, and Studebaker.  Attached is a photo of a 1923 Checker taxi for comparison with the '26 experimental vehicle's photo.  However, the '26 experimental taxi bears a healthy resemblance to a circa 1925 Astor cab.  The resemblance of the '25 Astor to the Checker taxis of the time period surfaces the '25 Standish, the Luxor Cab Manufacturing Company, the Luxor car and the M. P. Moller Motor Car Company.  The reading and analysis of what, when, where, and how does not make light work for old memory cells.

 

An article in The Automobile, January 20, 1921, column 2, page 139 titled, "Cab Company to Make New Ambassador Car" discusses the Yellow Cab Manufacturing Company's production efforts.  According to the article, Yellow Cab had been turning out 2000 cabs yearly for use in cities.  Now Yellow Cab was to produce a passenger car named the "Ambassador", built in touring, closed, sports and imperial sedan models. In addition Yellow Cab was to produce a 4-cylinder car of moderate price based on the Yellow Cab chassis in a 4-passenger coupe, sedan, touring car and roadster.  Also Yellow Cab was to produce trucks that would included 1-ton speed wagon and a 1 1/4 ton speed truck.

 

It is interesting and educational to read and learn about the keen competition by taxi cab companies, who first began by building taxi bodies on chassis produced by other automotive companies, and then progressing to producing their own vehicles from the ground up based on learned experience.

[LCK81403]

Great photo of that '07 Gearless.  It is a Gearless Greyhound; attached is old ad material of a 1908 Model Greyhound.  Apparently the Greyhound derives from the parent Gearless Great Six.  On first inspection the Greyhound model resembles an "underslung" type of chassis, but focusing on where the rear of the running board is for both Greyhound and Great Six, the board is located right about the height of the axle hub.  Hence the Greyhound version is not underslung, but the general appearance changed with the seats at a lower height and the steering column/wheel raked back at a lower angle.  The lowered seats and steering shaft apparently caused the cowl section behind the hood to be lengthened to accommodate the driver/passenger's legs.

 

This looks like the same type of engineer/design solution that Daniels had to deal with in his prototype development for the D-19 Submarine Speedster.  In a photo of Mr. Daniels driving the prototype the cowl is too short and he is crammed into the steering wheel, with his knees heading to his arm pits.  The production D-19 model had a longer cowl and the steering shaft angle was lower, thus accommodating a driver in a seat more removed from the firewall.

[alsancle]

Ed,  ever seen this one?

 

 

[alsancle]

Wow Graham hit a home run with this year styling.   34?

[8E45E]

5 hours ago, LCK81403 said:

The photo of a 1926 experimental taxi is interesting.  The checkering motif on the body suggests this experimental taxi is part of the Checker Taxi undertaking.  The general subject of taxi cabs can have a rather murky history as taxi cab producers do not fit into secure niches as do name brands such as Dodge, Locomobile, Packard, and Studebaker.  Attached is a photo of a 1923 Checker taxi for comparison with the '26 experimental vehicle's photo.  However, the '26 experimental taxi bears a healthy resemblance to a circa 1925 Astor cab.  The resemblance of the '25 Astor to the Checker taxis of the time period surfaces the '25 Standish, the Luxor Cab Manufacturing Company, the Luxor car and the M. P. Moller Motor Car Company.  The reading and analysis of what, when, where, and how does not make light work for old memory cells.

 

An article in The Automobile, January 20, 1921, column 2, page 139 titled, "Cab Company to Make New Ambassador Car" discusses the Yellow Cab Manufacturing Company's production efforts.  According to the article, Yellow Cab had been turning out 2000 cabs yearly for use in cities.  Now Yellow Cab was to produce a passenger car named the "Ambassador", built in touring, closed, sports and imperial sedan models. In addition Yellow Cab was to produce a 4-cylinder car of moderate price based on the Yellow Cab chassis in a 4-passenger coupe, sedan, touring car and roadster.  Also Yellow Cab was to produce trucks that would included 1-ton speed wagon and a 1 1/4 ton speed truck.

 

It is interesting and educational to read and learn about the keen competition by taxi cab companies, who first began by building taxi bodies on chassis produced by other automotive companies, and then progressing to producing their own vehicles from the ground up based on learned experience.

Here is an early Checker.  

 

Craig

[alsancle]

Think this is Electric?