LCK81403 115 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Edinmass, back on what is now page 2 of this compressed thread, you posted a photo without comment, without identification. Several type identifications have been associated with the vehicle. One is Mercedes-Benz W31 G34, a second designation a 1939 Mercedes-Benz G34. Is there a more definite identification or vehicle designation for this historical vehicle? Link to post Share on other sites
Cole motor car lover 21 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 here is another Cole. It’s a sport sedan with a custom body by willoughby. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Walt G 2,655 Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 2 hours ago, Cole motor car lover said: here is another Cole. It’s a sport sedan with a custom body by willoughby. Great Photo what was your source? I have that same photo that I got with all the original Willoughby material from their family files and believe recently I shared it with someone. Walt Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 12 hours ago, LCK81403 said: Edinmass, back on what is now page 2 of this compressed thread, you posted a photo without comment, without identification. Several type identifications have been associated with the vehicle. One is Mercedes-Benz W31 G34, a second designation a 1939 Mercedes-Benz G34. Is there a more definite identification or vehicle designation for this historical vehicle? Nothing I have.............many of the photographic libraries don't have any ID's associated with their photos. Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,262 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I saw this out on Facebook last night: Marmon with probably with a Weymann body, plus chrome wire wheels, metal sidemount covers, aftermarket Mascot, and EA Labs horns. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
58L-Y8 1,255 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Marmon named this style "Longchamps". This Weymann body style was also called the "St. Cloud" on the Duesenberg J chassis. Note the fabric also covers the hood and its sides, which was Weymann's practice before they added the metal paneled option. Link to post Share on other sites
Lebowski 760 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Courtesy of The Old Motor.... We are looking at what may be the only good images that have survived of John E. Meyer’s attractive and unique J.E.M. “Special” “Camping Phaeton.” Meyer, whose address is on the back of these photos, apparently lived or worked at 42 West 39th St in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. The “Standard Catalog of American Cars” lists the J.E.M. Model “A” without a photo as being “built in 1922” and included in the 1923 “Automobile Reference Manual.” That publication lists it as having a “128 w.b.” chassis powered by a “six-cylinder Continental model 7R engine” and was a “two/four passenger” car with a selling price of “$2500.” After a brief search for other photos, a patent, or additional information about this vehicle, nothing more was found. However, a 1902 patent was uncovered granted to a John E. Meyer of NYC for a wine cooler. We assume this was a one-of-one Meyer might have had built to his specifications and then tried to patent its features with hopes cashing in on his ideas and producing and selling more of these “Camping Phaetons.” With the “Good Roads Movement”going on simultaneously as this car was constructed, auto camping and touring was a very popular activity at the time. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Joe in Canada 810 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Now for something completely different 4 Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,262 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Yellowstone.....before the White cars and busses. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 This is a new one.......H&D. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Auburn. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Great speedster shot....... 4 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Early Glidden? VMCCA? Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,262 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Stutz 1 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Here we go......strange and obscure Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Surf’s up! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 John....pay attention! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 New York City, everything old is new again...... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Interesting car.......unfortunately a very bad time in the world. Does this car still exist? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 John, does you top boot look exactly like this one? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 9,712 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Brewster in NYC. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Harwood 11,435 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 On 9/16/2020 at 9:50 PM, LCK81403 said: Edinmass, back on what is now page 2 of this compressed thread, you posted a photo without comment, without identification. Several type identifications have been associated with the vehicle. One is Mercedes-Benz W31 G34, a second designation a 1939 Mercedes-Benz G34. Is there a more definite identification or vehicle designation for this historical vehicle? I hate myself for appreciating Nazi staff cars. Link to post Share on other sites
Walt G 2,655 Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 (edited) thanks Ed, great stuff! I really like the 4 horsepower Pierce -Arrow at Yellowstone, Am I correct to assume the fellow sitting up on the top with the pea shooter is there to keep any stray Arrows away from the coach work so they don't Pierce the surface? Edited September 22 by Walt G typo (see edit history) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,262 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 15 hours ago, edinmass said: John, does you top boot look exactly like this one? Yes, the top boot looks exactly like this one (fits 1934, 1935, and 1936) - I would like to find an original and then make few so other people have them (though not sure other people will like end price as it was $390.00 in fabric alone) or at least get everyone in a better spot (I have paper patterns from a deconstructed one that Curt took apart and have a collection of photos from one of the few surviving originals). Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,262 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1930 Franklin 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,262 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 16 hours ago, edinmass said: Notice - Nickle plated wheels !!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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