History Buff 46r Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Working with the Historical Society on the age of the BUILDING in the background... hoping to narrow that by the YEAR/Make of the car!! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Looks like a postcard, no mailing date on the card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Looks to be around 1916-1920 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Detail in the photo is poor enough that identifying the make of cars is unlikely (although that front fender is distinct enough that it could be a Chevrolet?). However, styling changed so rapidly through the 1910s, that JFranklin's estimate is probably right on. Most likely, the touring car is a 1915 to 1917 built car, however it could be one year further either side. The car could be a year or two old when the photo was taken. putting JFranklin right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Those headlights look like they have the crown vents for acetylene burners,the tank or generator would have to be on the right runningboard if it had one. I'm thinking more like 1910-12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 I would estimate the car to be in the 1912-1913 range. Certainly has the overland look to me. The car in the attached link has electric headlighs but apart from this I see some similarities. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/21902/lot/326/1913-overland-model-71-tourer-chassis-no-2731-engine-no-2731/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 The car parked IN the building could be either a National or a Franklin. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 White tires faded out around 1916 replaced with black tires which had carbon in the rubber and added tire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Buff 46r Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 THANK YOU to ALL who took a shot at this search for its model year! At least we've narrowed the date down! WDew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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