gregf Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Was wondering what kind of car is this, the picture was taken in David City Nebraska probably in the early 1900's Thank You all in advance. it almost looks like a single seater with low windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregf Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Do you know about year? and Jackson is the name of the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just now, gregf said: Do you know about year? and Jackson is the name of the car? Looks to be about 1912. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregf Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Never heard of that car company, who bought them? or did they just go broke or just quit? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just now, gregf said: Never heard of that car company, who bought them? or did they just go broke or just quit? Thanks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Automobile_Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 The number plate is 1914 or a year or two earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariejan NL Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Maybe at a first glance the script on the radiator resembles the Jackson script, but it isn't correct. In fact it is the Mitchell script, although it is hard to decipher on the rather blurry photograph. Other car details also do not match with Jackson like the front axle shape. Compare for these details the uploaded image of the 1912 Mitchell tourer, where you can observe that also other details of the front part of the car are a match. The model on the mystery photo is the Mitchell which was sold in 1912 in England as the 15-20hp two-seater (image from The Autocar). In the USA the car was sold as 'gentleman's Roadster', the smallest car of the line that year. The two-tone style is identical on both pictures, though small differences are obvious like side lamps. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'm agreeing Mitchell based on script design as well as details. The Detroit(Electrics) of this period did not look at all like this posted photo, and their script not as decorative as the Michell. Nice little roadster for the era, wonder if any survive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Gunsmoke said: I'm agreeing Mitchell based on script design as well as details. The Detroit(Electrics) of this period did not look at all like this posted photo, and their script not as decorative as the Michell. Nice little roadster for the era, wonder if any survive? There is a 1912 Mitchell 2-2 roadster here in NZ that an acquaintance of mine restored more than 30 years ago. Thinking about it I have not seen it for quite a few years. I must enquire as to what has happened to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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