Period images to relieve some of the stress

[alsancle]

1 hour ago, John_Mereness said:

Possibly identifiable given license and also it is LHD.

 

 

 

 

 

It is a 290 Cab A (baby 500K).   Note the flag poles and Red headlight.    What were you quoting that was me?  I couldn't find it and don't remember this picture.

 

Edited December 29, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history)

[nzcarnerd]

19 hours ago, 1937hd45 said:

1907 FIAT with mud flaps.

 

The same car?? I see minor differences which could be the result of later updates.

 

[nzcarnerd]

19 hours ago, 1937hd45 said:

1907 FIAT with mud flaps.

 

 

1907 Fiat 60 HP | conceptcarz.com

[George Cole]

1910 Brothern Touring Car

[George Cole]

1930 Bentley

[George Cole]

Apparently Mr. John Steed used several different Bentleys in The Avengers series.  I found references to 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928, and 1930 models which he used.

[George Cole]

This was obviously much older...1910 perhaps?  With the gorgeous Mrs. Peel.

[ericmac]

This thread just seems to get better all the time. 

[Walt G]

Eric, I totally agree " just seems to get better all the time". I am so proud to see the interest continue, the effort to look through your own collections and share the images, or take the time to look and find more we may not be aware of on the internet someplace. I am truly amazed at the on going sustained interest - proves to me that there are a lot of people out there worldwide that love original images of pre WWII era vehicles.  I never imagined this thread would ever last this long . It is a tonic we all need to keep our spirits up , I have made so many new friends via these posts because of our similar sincere interest.  A few days early , but to all have a HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR . Hope to see all of you in person some day , down the road.

Walt

[PFitz]

On 12/28/2020 at 5:12 PM, Walt G said:

When was the last time anyone ever saw a mud flap on a pre war car? My 1931 Plymouth sedan had a pair mounted on it when I bought it in 1963, the car had been parked in a garage and not driven since 1935 ( the NY license plate was still on the car at the back too) after it had an unfortunate encounter with a more solid object . Mud flaps were a popular accessory due to the poor conditions of the road even with paved surfaces. Today you see cars with accessory driving lights, spot lamps, tire covers, running board metal mats/plates, trunks but no mud flaps . Hey there is an idea for a new international or country wide region of AACA - The Mudflap region . 🤣

I know you've seen them, but may not remember - because of the hidden running boards, the 30-31 Franklin Pirate Touring and Phaeton have a mud flap on the front fenders, just forward of where the rear end of the fender curves into the body.

 

Paul 

[Walt G]

Paul, it is probably the only body style I know of that mud flaps came standard issue with and were not the add on by the owner.

[John_Mereness]

7 hours ago, George Cole said:

This was obviously much older...1910 perhaps?  With the gorgeous Mrs. Peel.

 

 

Edited December 30, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history)

[nzcarnerd]

8 hours ago, George Cole said:

This was obviously much older...1910 perhaps?  With the gorgeous Mrs. Peel.

 

1905 Vauxhall -  IMCDb.org: 1905 Vauxhall 7/9 hp in "The Avengers, 1961-1969"

[twin6]

[George Cole]

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[zeke01]

On 12/28/2020 at 5:12 PM, Walt G said:

When was the last time anyone ever saw a mud flap on a pre war car? My 1931 Plymouth sedan had a pair mounted on it when I bought it in 1963, the car had been parked in a garage and not driven since 1935 ( the NY license plate was still on the car at the back too) after it had an unfortunate encounter with a more solid object . Mud flaps were a popular accessory due to the poor conditions of the road even with paved surfaces. Today you see cars with accessory driving lights, spot lamps, tire covers, running board metal mats/plates, trunks but no mud flaps . Hey there is an idea for a new international or country wide region of AACA - The Mudflap region . 🤣

1940-1941 Graham Hollywood’s had them from the factory. Zeke

[1937hd45]

Thanks Walt! Got to send out 2020 with some photos from the early years. Really like that Packard!

 

 

Bob 

[1937hd45]

Right hand drive, what is the history on this one? Bob 

[Walt G]

Need to look it up in the souvenir program I have , but the Duesenberg most likely is on the exhibit at the London Motor Show for 1929.

Signs indicate the English way of stating where they are from so far as location and that it is a "motor" show not an automobile show.

Bob, thanks for all your contributions for the 9 months this has been a part of the forums. You and many others have contributed way more images then I have and that is exactly what I had hoped would happen when I started this.

[1937hd45]

Thanks Walt, I find most on line on sites most here don't visit and just repost them. 

 

Bob 

[1937hd45]

Thanks Walt, I find most on line on sites most here don't visit and just repost them. 

 

Bob 

[1937hd45]

[1937hd45]

[1937hd45]

Back when face masks were for Halloween and bank robberies.

 

Bob . 

[1937hd45]

We need some side shots. 

Bob

[George Cole]

1968 NYC Trash Collector's Strike

[8E45E]

34 minutes ago, George Cole said:

1968 NYC Trash Collector's Strike

I think that '58 Chev is a little to big to put in the trash.

 

Craig

[George Cole]

Alice Huyler Ramsey.  The first woman to drive across the US in 1909.  Of the 3600 miles driven, only 156 were on paved roads.

[George Cole]

Brick paving 128th Street in Manhattan. 1930.  My back hurts just looking at the picture.

[George Cole]

1920 log motor home.  With the exception of a lack of windows, it looks as nice or nicer than commercial travel trailers built 30-40 years later.

[Walt G]

More Odd Stuff: I have a stack of periodicals that were issued by "De La Camara Del Comercio DeAutomoviles De Cuba" , entitled El Automovil de Cuba. It was a car magazine that was issued in Havana , Cuba. most of the issues I have are in the 1930-33 era. Here are two photos from their February 1931 issue . I may start another thread (!!!) on what some of the covers and content were found in these magazines. Primarily American automobiles - great full page advertisements and for those of you that like/collect anything about a particular year, make, model , series this will be some new material for you to view. Any interest? ( yes I know I have way to much material that seems never to end and is all pre 1942)

What you see here is the debut of the new Lincoln automobile K series in Havana in 1931 . It was an excuse for a party . for which attendance seemed to be quite good!

 

[twin6]

[Walt G]

CCCA annual meeting? No, of course not, they don't hold annual meetings up in the snow country anymore .

[twin6]

[Walt G]

The National Garage in Havana , Cuba 1931. Check out the singage!   The Hood Tire stand up figural sign at the lower left on the sidewalk has to be 8 to 10 feet tall if you compare it to the crowd in the center of the photo. Look at the signs on the facade, obviously all lit up during evening hours . All you sign collectors can you imagine having one of those on the face or top of your garage for all to admire? you neighbor across the street ( even if they are half mile away) would know who you are! This is the kind of signs we need to see for sale at Hershey! All seem to be done with bulbs too, not neon. Notice the architecture as well, the arches over the doors.

[twin6]

[twin6]