RickOH Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I'm trying to figure out what this car is. The photo was found in my deceased mother's River Cabin in Southern Ohio. We believe the little girl is likely my Grandmother, Dorothy Cox, born about 1913, near Ironton, OH. The girl appears to be perhaps 5-7 years old, so this photo was likely taken about 1918 to 1920. But figuring out what the car is, and the years it was made may significantly alter my assumptions above Thanks in advance if you have any guidance on the vehicle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) At first glance it looks like a very modified Model T Ford. But the rear spring { cantilever } may indicate it is actually a circa 1922 Chevrolet. Front axles are very similar on the Fords and Chevys during the early - mid 1920's. The rear springs however are very different. Edited December 10, 2022 by 1912Staver (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Definitely looks like a 490 Chevy chassis. Even the original radiator and shell appear to be 490, with a bigger taller shell mounted right over it. Different ! I cleaned up the photo a bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOH Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 I like the cleaned up photo! Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I wonder if that body might be one of those Mercury bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 The car in the rear appears to be a Model T Ford Coupe. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, oldford said: The car in the rear appears to be a Model T Ford Coupe. Frank Yes, around 1921 with the rear hinged doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modela28 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 The second car is not a Model T. The hood shape is not right nor are the shape of the rear fender or splash apron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I agree with the 1921 or so T identification on the rear car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modela28 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I don't believe the car in the background is a Model T because of the two areas I've highlighted in the photo. The area where the rear fender and splash shield meet do not match the photo that Keiser31 posted. The OP photo shows a splash shield with an almost vertical line where it meets the rear fender. Also, the hood in the OP is more pointed where it meets the cowl whereas the hood in the Model T photo is smooth and rounded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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