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Can anyone identify this old car?

Bill9395Bill9395 Member Posts: 3
edited June 2019 in General

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  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,107
    edited June 2019

    That's a tough one. With the kerosene side light it's around 1910 or so, but without seeing the grill/radiator it's hard for me to get much better. That line between the hood and the front cowl is distinctive, but doesn't ring a bell. You might post this on the AACA 'what is it' forum:

    https://forums.aaca.org/forum/107-pre-wwii-photos/

  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372

    Yea, not a lot of visual cues to go on there. But you gotta love a challenge!

  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372

    That folded down windshield and cowl looks kind of like the same on this 1914 Chalmers

    6-21-2019 11-37-44 AM.jpg


  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,107

    Back then, those windshields (and lights, and tops, etc.) were often supplied by 3rd parties. I wish that Chalmers had that 'step' between the cowl and hood...

  • Bill9395Bill9395 Member Posts: 3

    While it doesn't help much, the photo was taken pre-1919 and probably post 1912. I originally thought it might be the Buick that my grandfather purchased in 1910, but it doesn't compare well with photos I've seen of Buicks of that vintage.

  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,107
    edited June 2019
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,414

    I vote for the Overland, the cowl is the key. Looks like Overland went electric for 1914, so it would have different side lamps. This could then be 1912-13.

  • Bill9395Bill9395 Member Posts: 3

    I've found some photos of the 1910 Overland 38 that looks quite close, though the depth of the cowl compared to the width of the door is greater on this car. What I hadn't noticed until now is that the steering wheel is on the right side, which is consistent with the Overland.

    Thanks folks for the assistance!

  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,680

    Agreed on the vehicle. The angle is different in the photos, but those are dead ringers for one another. Even with the difference in angle, the fenders are absolutely carbon copies.

    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
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