keiser31 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) ^Just right of center with the light colored cloth top. Edited April 1, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Advertising for Western Auto Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1937hd45 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 My first reaction is these photos were for billboard production use, too fancy for a Ford brochure. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: Quote My first reaction is these photos were for billboard production use, too fancy for a Ford brochure. Bob Bob, they come in Packard photos too with same people - definitely advertising (Oil Company Advertising - Union "76" Oil Company to be exact) And a few other related photos Edited April 1, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coachJC Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Anyone need some parts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Note how tiny the chauffeur is. No wonder there's no room up front in limousines. I bet that guy is 5'4". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Long Beach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gunsmoke Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 The engine is 1931/32 Chrysler Imperial CG or CH, based on design of thermostatically controlled shutter mechanism (CD8 is different), either 1931 or early 1932 (later '32's had hood doors). Not sure how to pin down further, hubcap is tough to read and I think is similar for both years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 ^^^^^^ That may be a Robert Roof or Laurel Motors dual intake on the Model A Ford motor. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: The two Pierce-Arrows, either Series 32 or 33, must have been a custom coach-built pair for the same client. Notice the unusually long wheelbase and extremely wide rear door on the town car. Both have the tall top-hat roofs and severe, upright appearances. Surprising are the wire wheels on such formal cars. Only the matching front bumpers which were likely aftermarket options look modern at all. Best guess.......a photo from 1929-1930 at Pierce Brothers Mortuary in LA. Too many cars for it to be anywhere else except the Broadmore in Colorado Springs......but their garage was much nicer. 3 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: Pierce-Arrow Man Ed, your comment and perspective on these two? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Thanks Ed! A city mortuary fleet makes sense, the second car in line struck me as possibly a hearse. The lwb town cars appears to have been built on a commercial chassis, which would accommodate a family for a funeral procession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, edinmass said: Yes, Pierce Brothers in LA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 How to detail your Auburn V-12 engine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt Harwood Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) I'm very fond of this one for obvious reasons: pretty girls--the Andrews sisters--washing a 1941 Buick Limited. Interestingly, I note that this car has a trunk rack, which seems VERY unusual for 1941. Other accessories include a back-up light, "elephant ears" bumper ends, a tailpipe extension, locking fuel door, and what looks like a spotlight on the driver's door. Not quite sure what is above the taillight ahead of the bumper lady's left shin. And they seem to have removed the fender skirts, maybe just for the photo. Edited April 1, 2020 by Matt Harwood (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I really like the "look" of this Lincoln: built for Mr. Miner, Southern California, 1930 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) I suspect this fellow is blocking the best part of this Lincoln - which I assume a Derham body Edited April 1, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: Note how tiny the chauffeur is. No wonder there's no room up front in limousines. I bet that guy is 5'4". One reason the drivers compartment was tight was to make the driver sight up straight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt Harwood said: I'm very fond of this one for obvious reasons: pretty girls--the Andrews sisters--washing a 1941 Buick Limited. Interestingly, I note that this car has a trunk rack, which seems VERY unusual for 1941. Other accessories include a back-up light, "elephant ears" bumper ends, a tailpipe extension, locking fuel door, and what looks like a spotlight on the driver's door. Not quite sure what is above the taillight ahead of the bumper lady's left shin. And they seem to have removed the fender skirts, maybe just for the photo. That would be the license plate and plate frame next to her leg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 But they are not washing it, not a sign of a drop of water on driveway. Great publicity shot though, they look like they love that Buick! Remembr listening to them 60+years ago, great trio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCK81403 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Demonstrating the patented "Indestructible Steel Wheel" looks like it was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCK81403 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Interesting application of the new fangled "wind shield". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 8 hours ago, LCK81403 said: Interesting application of the new fangled "wind shield". The '70's comes to mind!! Studebaker did offer these for convertibles immediately after the war: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/general-studebaker-specific-discussion/72460-unusual-studebaker-items-3 Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 13 hours ago, John_Mereness said: Yes, Pierce Brothers in LA Taking one's last ride first-class! The extra long wheelbase town car now makes sense. Any more photos of that particular car available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanSierakowski Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 9:12 AM, alsancle said: The reason that this and some of the other photos from the Detrioit Public Library are available is because somebody else that works for Ed's boss flew up there and spent the day combing through negatives, then paid to have a bunch of stuff scanned. As soon as somebody pays to have something scanned, the Library puts them on its website. I get that, but I could see the dude that spent about 14 hours one day traveling and researching being slightly bummed if the photos make them back to his client via the internet before he has a chance to hand them over. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 16 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: I'm very fond of this one for obvious reasons: pretty girls--the Andrews sisters--washing a 1941 Buick Limited. Interestingly, I note that this car has a trunk rack, which seems VERY unusual for 1941. Other accessories include a back-up light, "elephant ears" bumper ends, a tailpipe extension, locking fuel door, and what looks like a spotlight on the driver's door. Not quite sure what is above the taillight ahead of the bumper lady's left shin. And they seem to have removed the fender skirts, maybe just for the photo. The license plate has been relocated to the driver's taillight area as it must have interfered with the luggage rack. And by her heal is a back-up lamp. Spotlamps were popular to find house number and building addresses pre mass use of street lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I totally agree with you Jonathan. I wouldn't know how to request all the photos in question, and the hobby owes Ed's boss a thank you for getting them on line for others to enjoy. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, JonathanSierakowski said: Thank god you are doing this work - the photos are lucky to survive and so many that are in archives are in negative form, slide form, improperly sized, mis-indexed, someone focused on a "best" photo for prior publication with a series of related often being better detail when restoring a car, life happening over time - some close calls with disasters and just age/time, and very-very unfortunately theft, plus there are the private side collections facing very much the same challenges. Edited April 2, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Another photo from Stanley Park, in British Columbia. Way before social distancing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Cadillac - 1928 Billie Dove - Billie Dove (1903–1997) Actress. In her silent heyday, this ravishing and highly photogenic star, known for her voluptuous femininity on the silent screen, rivaled that of Mary Pickford, Marion Davies and Clara Bow in popularity Edited April 2, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, John_Mereness said: Cadillac - 1928 Billie Dove - Billie Dove (1903–1997) Actress. In her silent heyday, this ravishing and highly photogenic star, known for her voluptuous femininity on the silent screen, rivaled that of Mary Pickford, Marion Davies and Clara Bow in popularity The steering wheel reflecting in the divider was making me look twice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, alsancle said: The steering wheel reflecting in the divider was making me look twice. The RR PI was near impossible to drive with the divider window up - it caused odd reflections and light patterns on the windshield. I do not know if that was because the windshield was slanted, if because the of the green tint to the divider glass, or ... - but whatever it was it was incredibly distracting. The good news was that it was one of the few divider windowed cars that was designed for the driver - super nice driving position that was better than 99% of late 20's and 30's cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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