wayne sheldon Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Another one, early landaulet of unknown marque. Also found on the model T club site. Some of those guys have wide interests in early automobiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, wayne sheldon said: Another one, early landaulet of unknown marque. Also found on the model T club site. Some of those guys have wide interests in early automobiles. Looks English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURktman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, wayne sheldon said: Has this one been posted before? It was found on the model T forum a few years ago, and not identified. I like the "speed lines" behind the front wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, wayne sheldon said: Another one, early landaulet of unknown marque. Also found on the model T club site. Some of those guys have wide interests in early automobiles. Possibly a 1910-11 Wolseley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 17 hours ago, nzcarnerd said: I can't read the make but I presume this is something left in Europe after WW2 and rebodied in the Netherlands. Federal maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Back in the relaxed era of pre-state plates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCK81403 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Can someone identify this car? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, LCK81403 said: Can someone identify this car? 1931 Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 minute ago, dictator27 said: 1931 Franklin The largest ( different fenders etc from the other 1931 Franklins) series 15 car for 1931 - model 153 ( the others were the 151 and 152 which used the same/similar fenders and bodies as the 1930 series 14 cars) . Some parts of the 1931 series 153 which this is went on to be used by the 1932-33 series 16a and 16b because Franklin like many other independent car manufacturers at that era were having poor sales. The series 153 shared with the series 16 : bumpers and braces, wheels, hubcaps, trunk rack, side mount mounting hardware, head and tail lights ( only on the series 16a for the headlamps ) running boards to name a few bits and pieces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Another 'smile' photo..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Australian prime Minister Ben Chifley, in the fore ground, with the first Holden car off the assembly line in 1948. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 A Twin Six in a parade, in Quebec I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 13 hours ago, wayne sheldon said: Has this one been posted before? It was found on the model T forum a few years ago, and not identified. A 1921-'24 LaFayette Model 134 seven passenger touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Isotta Fraschini in the USA in the snow from a tiny ( 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch) snap shot. my guess the photo was taken in the late 1940s. Quiz time: Can anyone give us a guess as to the coach builder? who made the round headlamps? what is the model or series that I-F called this chassis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Walt G said: Isotta Fraschini in the USA in the snow from a tiny ( 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch) snap shot. my guess the photo was taken in the late 1940s. Quiz time: Can anyone give us a guess as to the coach builder? who made the round headlamps? what is the model or series that I-F called this chassis. I'll play! Castagna, Stephen Grebel, Typo 8A. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 I think you are correct on all counts - not totally sure about the coach builder as I have not found a similar period photo to compare, but the lamps and model/series is spot on. Grebel lamps are quite a piece of equipment, constructed of lots of pieces, and they also made spotlights that would mount to the windshield post and larger versions to equal the size of the headlamp and mount on a post to the running board. Isotta Motors in New York City was the selling agent for I-F in the USA, even issued their own sales catalog that was printed here in the USA. Fleetwood had a good relationship with Isotta Motors and many Isotta imported chassis found their way to Pa. to get coachwork. Yes, there is a whole story to be told about that and I have the period material and knew one of the fellows that worked for Isotta motors in the 1920s and have his memories of working there. Walt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks, those Grebel headlights are gorgeous things just to look at. Fleetwood would be my second guess on the coachbuilder, but I surmised Castagna based on the windshield frame which doesn't quite match anything Fleetwood built that I could remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: A 1921-'24 LaFayette Model 134 seven passenger touring. An early LaFayette is one marque I have had very little contact with myself. Rarely I see a picture, or read a mention in relation to something else. I am not sure I have ever seen one up close myself. Very interesting. Edited February 3, 2021 by wayne sheldon I hate leaving typos! (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 10 hours ago, nzcarnerd said: Another 'smile' photo..... West German Goggomobil, introduced at the 1954 Frankfurt Auto Show. Produced right up to the summer of 1969, the version with the smallest 250 cc engine, was aimed at those with and old German Motorcycle licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 An early quadricycle in New Zealand, make as yet unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 14 hours ago, dictator27 said: Federal maybe? I had a better look at it and I can read DIAMOND on it - Diamond T I guess although I am not familiar with the logos from that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 About 300 of these Renault Celtaquatres were sold in New Zealand in the late 1930s. They were marketed as Renault 12s, as I guess most would not have been able to pronounce the original name easily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 A Sunbeam and a Wolseley in New Zealand in 1913 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 A circa 1908 Talbot landaulet in New Zealand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 A circa 1911 Vauxhall A-Type in New Zealand - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 A mid 1920s photo of a Willys-Knight roadster in New Zealand - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Today, 3 February, is the 90th anniversary of the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, in 1931. It resulted in 256 deaths, caused major damage to roads and infrastructure in the area, and flattened the business districts of the towns of Napier and Hastings. Napier was rebuilt with many Art Deco style buildings and in recent years has 'celebrated' with an annual Art Deco festival. I was intending to attend this year's event - to be held in a couple of weeks - with my Studebaker which was sold new in Napier just a few months before the earthquake but unfortunately a, hopefully temporary, downturn in my health has meant I have had to cancel the trip. It is a 400 mile drive and would have been a struggle. I hope to make the trip next year. This phot was taken in Hastings in the aftermath of the quake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 A photo taken in Napier, New Zealand, probably shortly before the destructive earthquake of 3 February 1931, of local hotel proprietor Noel Simmons with his Ajax car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 The dealer that sold my Studebaker in 1930 was the Tourist Motor Company. This is their premises in about 1921 with a Minerva on display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 The Tourist Motor Company imported five cars for a local tobacco 'magnate', three Studebaker Presidents and two Pierce-Arrows. As far as I know all five cars have survived. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 The caption on this one is self explanatory. The Mt Cook Company owned a several Darracqs from was early as 1903. Their 1905 car has survived and is the 'club' car of the Southland Branch of the NZVCC. One of their 1907 six cylinder cars found its way to the US in recent years and has received a top class restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 In 1936, at Western Springs stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, an 'Old Crocks' event was held, sponsored by the local Automobile Association. I think there were a few 'dodgy-looking' characters present. From a contemporary newspaper report - "The cars present (and dates were very approximate) were 1913-14 Ford sports model (L. McEnteer), 1912 Ford (M Schmidt), 1895 Benz motor buggy (Auto Parts Ltd), 1912 Pierce Arrow (J Charteris), 1913 Studebaker (Mrs V Buchan), 1910 Sunbeam (E J Goodhew), 1909 Hupmobile (A Lewis), Schacht motor buggy (T M Sharp), 1910 Pierce Arrow and Sizaire-Naudin (H Johnston), Austin (J Seabrook), 1912 Wolseley (J Sanderson), 1910 Argyle (Merv Hardy), 1905 Darracq (H Walker) 1914 Zedel (Pontle) and 1914 F.N. (T Haslip). Plus there was an International buggy owned by JA Messenger of Anzac Ave which took the prize for best preserved car." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 20 hours ago, nzcarnerd said: A Twin Six in a parade, in Quebec I think. Yes, Quebec, first series twin six. Don't know who owned the car then, but the last I knew, it is in Switzerland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nzcarnerd Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 A circa 1903 photo of a (Belgian) Mathieu car taken in Nelson, New Zealand. Apparently the bones of the car have survived and are being used in a recreation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 5:05 AM, twin6 said: Coincidental that this one should turn up - with some similar features - although probably constructed somewhat later than 2216 above - Mystery Coup (?) even SVVS & Hershey Experts could not identify - What is it? - Antique Automobile Club of America - Discussion Forums (aaca.org) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Harley Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 5:41 PM, nzcarnerd said: Another Saurer bus. This one looks to have a French plate. 1938(?) Packard in the background. Does anyone recognise the uniforms? I suspect the photo dates from pre WW2. I believe the uniforms are Italian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 My grandfather in front of the two busses, I think this picture was made mid 20's . No idea of the car brand they used to make the bus. Registration nr of both is groningen, in the north of the netherlands where he and we are still living . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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