Okoboji guy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Can someone identify this car for me? It is from a postcard dated 1912, in Iowa--notice the snow chain on the rear wheels. It looks to be rather ornate, with the curved glass. Any definitive answers? or ideas? Thanks in advance. jmr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustycrusty Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Heres a 1911 Rauch Lang Electric... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Detroit Electric (1911 or 1912?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, dustycrusty said: Heres a 1911 Rauch Lang Electric... The lamp brackets look to be an identifying feature of various electrics. I agree with Rauch and Lang for this one. The 1911 date looks about right, certainly earlier than the 1914 one the book I have. Depending on the specification the price was $3,100 to $3,200. Options of front, rear, or double control - whatever that means. Wheelbase 100 inches - Ford T size. Speed - 22 mph, six forward speeds and three reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 2 hours ago, hwellens said: Detroit Electric (1911 or 1912?) I agree with Detroit Electric. The hood and trunk contours and hub caps match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustycrusty Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 And people complain modern cars all look alike... OP's car Detroit Baker Fritchle Woods R & L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 The chains are for mud. When they were introduced practically no one drove when there was snow on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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