Touring car 1915 Ismay, Montana

[Joe Tuttle]

Touring car, 1915, Montana, Ismay

[41 Su8]

1915 Model T Ford with Livingston 'V' radiator and earlier gas headlights.

[dustycrusty]

A 1915 Ford Model "T", with an aftermarket "peaked" speedster style radiator and retro-fitted with gas lights

[dustycrusty]

Oh, and a "customized" windshield. By the debris scattered about and the broken windshield, this might be the aftermath of a storm?

[Joe Tuttle]

Thank you for your follow up.  This is a rare panoramic photo from a friend.  I attempted to scan and piece it back together from rips, folds, and tears.  The photographer recorded the aftermath on 15 July 1915, the day after, a cyclone hit Ismay, MT.  It killed one gentleman who owned a garage, destroyed another garage, blacksmith ship and residence, and a machine shop, as well as damaging many buildings and a church.   I have tried to identify items scattered about and you have helped me add dimension to the photo and the tragic event.

[1937hd45]

The T has seat covers, don't  know if this kept the diamond tuft seats clean or cool, maybe both. 

[wayne sheldon]

You might be surprised how often I see seat covers on model Ts in era photographs!