Mystery car pix

ab348

stickguy said:

MGA FHC representing the imports. Don’t think that’s a hardtop, but no clue if it came with a fixed roof. Next to an Edsel.

I believe I see that it has vent panes in the doors, which the roadster does not. That would mean it is a factory FHC model complete with roll-up windows and interior and exterior door handles among other luxuries.

andys120

stickguy said:

MGA FHC representing the imports. Don’t think that’s a hardtop, but no clue if it came with a fixed roof. Next to an Edsel.

My college roomie had a '58 MG-A FHC, a rare bird since the roadsters outsold them by a lot. The only other import I see is a VW a couple of rows up toward the left. Newest cars seem to be MY 1960

imidazol97

A 1960 Ford Galaxie at the lower left, up 3 rows from bottom. It's next
to the SquareBird 1958-9-0, and above the Rambler. Dark color with
only rear door and trunk showing.

Lostwrench3

1954 Chrysler Windsor.

andys120

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I think the black 1965 Plymouth 4dr (under the Pabst sign) is the newest car.

texases

Tied with the '65 Chevy three down from it.

andys120

texases said:

Tied with the '65 Chevy three down from it.

Yup, missed that one. Oldest car is the 1957 Ford wagon on left

ab348

Odd to see two GE Appliance stores on the same block.

texases

Where was this photo taken? Guessing east, with the PBR.

tmart

I’m not seeing the 57 Ford. I do see a 55 Ford though.

imidazol97

I see a 1957 Oldsmobile at the left of the picture, not completely pulled into the parking space.
I think the Ford in question is parked to the right of the Oldsmobile. It looks like a wagon with
taillights I can't make out.

explorerx4

I'm thinking 57 Ford(white and salmon) to the right of the 63 Chrysler.

imidazol97

How about the 1957 Oldsmobile that's backing out and to the right of it is a 1955/6 Mercury wagon.

tmart

The only Ford I see is a 55, left rear fender, to the left of the Chevy.

kyfdx

texases said:

Where was this photo taken? Guessing east, with the PBR.

Also, a Hamm’s beer sign.

Schoep’s Ice Cream is made in Madison, WI, and there is a Shelly’s Farm market in Janesville, WI

imidazol97

IDing the 1963 Chrysler was a great solve.
Next to it is a 1962 Buick, lower line model--to the left of the 55 Ford wagon in white.

imidazol97

Two great pictures in a row.
Thax.

And what's the name of the Chevy dealer at the far left in the last picture? Bikenger?

fintail

And the distinctive rear of a 61 Olds at far R.

Michaell

Really, not much mystery here, but I thought it was a cool pic…

tmart

Recalled Chevy trucks and Suburbans being returned to GM.

Lostwrench3

Probably going from the GM truck assembly plant in Fremont California and going North toward Mt. Shasta.

andys120

tmart

Good looking Cougar. Really like that green. One of my favorites.

tmart

Believe the Ford equivalent was Lime Gold. Don’t know what Mercury called it.

fintail

1968 I guess

bhill2

fintail said:

1968 I guess

Yup. Note the cornering lights; first required that year.

andys120

explorerx4

Surprisingly, I see those on a regular basis.

Lostwrench3

I saw one last week in R.I. with Fla. plates.

tmart

2017 Buick Cascada. Very nice.

andys120

They came out ca. 2016 and I've seen maybe four since.

texases

That was after the Buick dealer down the road moved (or closed, I don't know). I've seen one.

fintail

I've seen a few too. Big "free spirit grandma" vibe to my eyes,

texases

Solara convertible replacement.

ab348

Rental car fleet favorite until GM sold Opel.

tjc78

This is Westmont Plaza in South Jersey not far from my house or @stickguy ’s old place

I actually built a store in the space vacated by Clover next to a new small format Target. Now it’s a Sprouts next to it.

Space has changed many many times over the years. I think the only thing in this picture that is still there is the pizza shop.

Lots of malaise in this.

stickguy

Drove by many times. I remember going there 1 time, just not sure what store!

stickguy

Rx7 and a pink JEEP CJ

tjc78

Trying to figure out the date on this .. pretty sure I see a first gen Explorer up front so this could be from 91 or so

Definitely post 1985 because I see two first gen Taurus (one a wagon)

texases

Any idea why the row of unused GM/Chevy vans?

explorerx4

Some people are going to freak out over those snow piles.
I think a couple of those vans are Econolines.

tjc78

We had a pretty nasty blizzard in 93. I’m think this could be from that, but unfortunately I’m not seeing anything that could prove it’s that recent since it’s not a great image.

tjc78

The car next to the silver Taurus wagon could be a 2nd gen Taurus but I can’t tell on my phone

ab348

You guys have better eyes than I do.

explorerx4

89 or newer white Mercury Cougar near the Explorer.
Could be a gold Mark VIII in front of the 2 Tauri.

tjc78

@explorerx4 said:
89 or newer white Mercury Cougar near the Explorer.
Could be a gold Mark VIII in front of the 2 Tauri.

I really think you may be right. I think this pic is early 1993 based on the amount of snow piles.

fintail

Behind the Taurus wagon looks like a 7 series Volvo.

At left in front of what looks like a Fox Mustang convertible appears to be a 2nd gen Tempo. Ford country!

stickguy

I remember that storm. Thankfully they were still building in my neighborhood across the street from us and one of the builders people drove around with one of the giant front loaders and cleared the 6' ice mountains from the bottom of your driveway. I think it only cost $25, a true bargain even back then!

andys120

tmart

1950 Buick Super Convertible