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OK I'm hitting up the DetroitYes! brain trust, crowd sourcing and what not. I have an image of a street in my neighborhood from the online early Detroit images at the Burton Historical Collection. http://tinyurl.com/bw4c3r4
Can you make out the model and year?
Attachment 17189
Can't tell much about the car, but the street is obviously Forest Avenue, given the large forest in the background. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by robtandersen
my best guess is a 1910-15 packard
I'm pretty certain its a Toyota.
It's a yugo
According to the Burton Collection the photo was taken Hubbard Street, near Fort and looking north. No date is given.
And this is about as grainy a photo to try and identify this auto. I really do not think it is a Packard as the radiator shape is not the typical “tombstone” shape and is too wide. The front fenders are angled at a flare – this was done on very early autos and fell out of favor by 1905 to 1907.
As matter of comparison I have attached a photo of a 1907 Packard notice how the fenders are flat on the top and parallel to the ground.
Opps, still cannot download photos - wish Lowell would answer my PM
It's Hubbard just north of Lafayette. I had it down to a Packard or Oldsmobile and was trying to find out why no headlights, then found this image of a 1911 Packard Roadster 30, but still not certain.Attachment 17192
Here's a better viewAttachment 17193
I see what you're saying about the radiator shape Packman.
I had a toy model of a Stanley Steamer that had a seat texture like that.
The trapezoidal engine compartment is a big clue.
There are some curious asymmetries:
- A blur on the right side of the seat [[our left). A steering wheel? But on the right? Nah. A human blurred from motion? Possibly, but too small. Maybe.
- underneath
It's a prototype for a Hummer. LOL!
The hood says steamer to me.
1910 Detroit Electric?
http://www.dejohnsonauthor.com/uploa...146087.jpg?392
For certain.... an early incarnation of the Camry!
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Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner
Dunno, but I think Jethro bumped Granny and Ellie Mae out of the back seat.
My guess would be a 1903 Pope.
Good match. It looks to me that there are rear seats. Here's a 1904 Pope-Toledo.Attachment 17216
1903 Pope Hartford Model A:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cushkid
http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Pop...-06-ARM-02.jpg
And here is a vintage photo of a 1904 Pope Hartford. It had a 1 cylinder engine that churned out a hearty 10 hp!
http://theoldmotor.com/wp-content/up...pe-600x439.jpg
Damn good guess there Cushkid.
Hmmm… not quite sure it is a 1903 Pope – very close though but a lot of early autos looked similar.
Still not convinced as I look at the front fenders. Take a look at the original photo of the passenger side front fender. It has an upward, sweeping flare, much as out-turned shell that protects the frame and side of the engine hood.
Meanwhile, the Pope has a fender that covers the top of the wheel and is flat [[parallel to the ground and is open [[unprotected) to either side of the front wheel.
I just wish I had a photo in my library of what I am trying to describe and it would make it easier to picture.
Here's a 1902 Pope Hartford. I was wondering why someone in Detroit would have a vehicle made in Connecticut until I discovered that they manufactured over half the total number of vehicles in the early 1900's. I'm pretty certain there's a seat in the rear -- Does this fender fit the picture?Attachment 17296
"I was wondering why someone in Detroit would have a vehicle made in Connecticut...."
There's always that guy that HAS to buy a Honda......