Year/Make/Model identification from an old photo

[DougInSTL]

Seeking an approximate date of this photo (St Louis Farmer’s Market in Souldard neighborhood) by the two cars in the photo. First picture is the overall scene, second picture is zoomed on the cars. This pre-dates my knowledge so thought I’d try here.

 

Thanks

Doug In STL 

[Rusty_OToole]

The newer car - the one on the right - appears to be about a 1942 model. Postwar cars had similar body shapes but the front fenders were longer. On second thought, it could also be a 1946 47 or 48, it is hard to tell from this angle.

It looks like a General Motors product but which one I could not say.

Truck on the far right looks like a 1951 Ford.

Edited December 16, 2023 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history)

[61polara]

I believe the newer car on the right is a 1941 Pontiac.  I agree that the truck on the right looks like an early 1950's Ford.

[Dave Mellor NJ]

With those stand up tai lights and sweeping curve bumper I'm thinking 37 Dodge on the left car

[28 Chrysler]

The flat bed truck looks like a 1 1/2 ton International K series because of the sagging right door handle. The KB series started post WWII and would be to new for a weak handle spring.

[Rusty_OToole]

After a little more research it appears the car is a 1942 Pontiac sedan. Going by the overall shape of the body, the tail lights, the rear bumper and the streaks on the lower fenders. Too bad the post blocks the silver streak on the trunk lid.

 

Edited December 17, 2023 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history)

[Bloo]

10 hours ago, 28 Chrysler said:

The KB series started post WWII and would be to new for a weak handle spring.

I think you may be giving too much credit to those handle springs....

 

 

 

[Peter Gariepy]

[Gunsmoke]

From the internet, here is a similar photo of a 1951 Ford truck, suggesting photo is early '50's.

[drwatson]

I think the FORD truck at right is 1948 to 1950.

'48 to '52 are similar, but '51 to '52 had ss spear down middle of hood side opening. If it was there we'd see it.

'48 to '50 had ss trim on either side of the hood side opening which appears dark in photo.

 

How about clothing styles Early 50's?, late 40's?