edinmass 13,753 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Ok.....this doesn’t actually fall under the subject heading........but it’s too good not to post. I shall refrain from further comment.......it will only cause Peter to modify my post. An early photo of a modified chassis.......and the car appears to be a hot rod also. 😇 That young lady sure has a BIG personality!🤭 Edited December 12, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Grimy 1,833 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 1 hour ago, edinmass said: Ok.....this doesn’t actually fall under the subject heading........but it’s too good not to post. I shall refrain from further comment.......it will only cause Peter to modify my post. An early photo of a modified chassis.......and the car appears to be a hot rod also. 😇 That young lady sure has a BIG personality!🤭 Look at those V-16 flippers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
twin6 1,231 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 Link to post Share on other sites
1937hd45 3,266 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 It's been posted before, still makes me smile. Bob 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Barrett 51 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 This is taken from a 1960’s brochure for Wolverine work boots. It’s an interesting custom bodied Kissel light truck . 2 Link to post Share on other sites
twin6 1,231 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 5 Link to post Share on other sites
58L-Y8 2,135 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Here's a better look at that Stanley Steamer: 5 Link to post Share on other sites
DLynskey 298 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1931 New York Automobile Salon at the Commodore. Photos from "Town and Country" magazine November 15, 1930. Don 10 Link to post Share on other sites
1937hd45 3,266 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 https://content.invisioncic.com/r277599/monthly_2020_12/1527292988_photo438(2).jpg.15960bcf1ab3deeef1d617a72be320ce.jpg Really like that Chrysler, wonder if they really could hide the top as well as the artist did. Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LCK81403 208 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 What is the story on this photo? The woman appears to be sitting on a motorcycle sidecar, but there appears to be a steering wheel at her left arm. Is this a cycle-car? It appears to have a boat tail as well. Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 13,753 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Both wheels have drums..........that’s no side car. Windshield indicates British built product. Possibly a Sunbeam? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dictator27 175 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 7 hours ago, edinmass said: Both wheels have drums..........that’s no side car. Windshield indicates British built product. Possibly a Sunbeam? I agree. Even if it was a sidecar, the wheel would be on the other side. This is definitely England and the sidecar would be on the left side of the motorcycle. Nor is it a cycle car. No cycle car would have had wheels or brakes that big. It is a car intended for use on the Brooklands race track. The "windshield" is an instant clue. There appears to be a handbrake lever partially hidden by her skirt just above the frame. As to what it is, there are a lot of possibilities. I am going to go out on a limb (maybe way out) and call it an ERA. There was a strong female presence at Brooklands, so whoever she is, this woman was not unusual. One more thing. What the heck is she knitting?😁 2 Link to post Share on other sites
wayne sheldon 1,418 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Maybe a scarf ala Isadora Duncan for her husband that spends too much money racing? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 5,028 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) On 12/11/2020 at 10:39 PM, edinmass said: Ok.....this doesn’t actually fall under the subject heading........but it’s too good not to post. I shall refrain from further comment.......it will only cause Peter to modify my post. An early photo of a modified chassis.......and the car appears to be a hot rod also. 😇 That young lady sure has a BIG personality!🤭 I know the car and all, but someone lacks focus ! Sidenote: Let's talk about BUT and THOUGH from a legal perspective - Though is the softer and but is for impact. Edited December 16, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 5,028 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, LCK81403 said: What is the story on this photo? The woman appears to be sitting on a motorcycle sidecar, but there appears to be a steering wheel at her left arm. Is this a cycle-car? It appears to have a boat tail as well. There is a story - cannot remember her name, but that is her car and she was somewhat well known - may take an inquiry to www.prewarcar.com Edited December 16, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
1937hd45 3,266 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, John_Mereness said: There is a story - cannot remember her name, but that is her car and she was somewhat well known - may take an inquiry to www.prewarcar.com Since wool is naturally fire resistant many drivers in those days wore wool sweaters for protection. I the 1920's AAA required race car drivers to wear white overalls so the emergency crews could spot blood quickly. Bob 2 Link to post Share on other sites
DLynskey 298 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Another from Town & Country magazine, Nov 15, 1930 Don 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dictator27 175 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 8:33 AM, 1937hd45 said: It's been posted before, still makes me smile. Bob This is Irish born Fay Taylour, aka "Flying Fay", and she is wearing her normal racing garb which always included a tweed skirt, so she is ready to go once the mechanic finishes his work! 8 Link to post Share on other sites
wayne sheldon 1,418 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Thank you dictator27. Always nice to get the real names and background. Link to post Share on other sites
ply33 482 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 6 hours ago, dictator27 said: This is Irish born Fay Taylour, aka "Flying Fay", and she is wearing her normal racing garb which always included a tweed skirt, so she is ready to go once the mechanic finishes his work! 20 minutes ago, wayne sheldon said: Thank you dictator27. Always nice to get the real names and background. I'll second that thank you. Fay Taylour sounds like a very unique person based on the Wikipedia article on her. I liked this: “Taylour said, that the day she met a man who was more difficult to handle than a racing car, she would probably give up racing. She remained unmarried.” Link to post Share on other sites
ericmac 707 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 6:49 PM, John_Mereness said: I know the car and all, but someone lacks focus ! Sidenote: Let's talk about BUT and THOUGH from a legal perspective - Though is the softer and but is for impact. I am not a British car expert but was wondering about makes like Riley, Ballard, ERA, Rally, Talbot and so on. Methinks John knows. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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George Cole 1,095 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1905 Packard on a 1905 Packard 4 Link to post Share on other sites
George Cole 1,095 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1917 Women Building Bus Chassis 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Peter Gariepy 1,401 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 And for something a little different... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
George Cole 1,095 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter Gariepy said: And for something a little different... I clicked 'like,' not because I liked what I saw, but that the cars' looked so sad in that condition. Would they have fixed them, or sent them to a scrap yard? Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 570 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Tree 1 car 0 Sad 1 Link to post Share on other sites
George Cole 1,095 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said: When I see those old time accident photos I can’t help but wonder about the circumstances that caused them. Were they speeding, drunk, or just over driving the brakes? Some of the damage looks horrendous even in the city photos. And at least some not survivable. Edited December 19, 2020 by George Cole (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Walt G 3,813 Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Alex, the last two photos are perfect for this time of year! Great Stuff. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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