Studebaker police car in fire fight

[Studebaker Wheel]

Probably not many that frequent this forum would be able to name the year and model of this Studebaker? Even tougher to come up with a explanation of this scene?

[2R5]

Is that not a 26 Delux ?

[DEEPNHOCK]

Is that from the first Mars vs Curtis takeover attempt?
Jeff

Even tougher to come up with a explanation of this scene?

[Greenstude]

It looks like a 1926 - 1927 Studebaker Duplex Phaeton --- these officers travel in style!

[SN-60]

I've seen this happen at Stude concours, when an owner feels that His car didn't 'place' high enough.....they're shooting at the judges!

[8E45E]

It looks like a 1926 - 1927 Studebaker Duplex Phaeton --- these officers travel in style!

Remember, the Duplex Phaeton was a VERY common police car when they were new: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...hlight=sheriff

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?30816-1925-Duplex-Phaeton&highlight=sheriff

Craig

[BobPalma]

Is that what became the red one the late David Neitzel restored, Dick, that is now on e-bay (or was recently)? BP

[52-fan]

This picture must be taken from a movie. It would be unusual for the photographer to be over there in a real firefight.

[Commander Eddie]

This picture must be taken from a movie. It would be unusual for the photographer to be over there in a real firefight.

I agree. Also note the absence of bullet holes in the car. And would those doors really stop a bullet? No officer in his right mind would try to hide behind one. These guys were all up front for the camera.

[unclemiltie]

here is one from my 26 news files, it looks close, the Studebaker number on the picture is 25-2443 if I am reading it correctly as it has faded over the years on this B&W news shot----

[Studebaker Wheel]

Combining all of the responses above there is a correct answer (or close). The car is a 1925-26 Standard Six model ER Duplex Phaeton. Unclemiltie's pic shows the larger Special Six model EQ but same body style. The photo was indeed taken from a movie short. W.C. Fields in The Pharmacist (1932-33), it had only a very brief appearance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4kbng5pPU The photo below another example.

[Commander Eddie]

And there ya go.
Interesting that even back then they founds ways to sneak product endorsements into the movies. There truly is nothing new under the sun.

[unclemiltie]

When I was going through my 25, 26, and 27 folders for the above picture I posted, I noticed there was at least one picture which included wrecked cars, I assumed they used or intended to use those pictures to show how safe Studebakers were. My skill level is poor when it comes to identifying pre-war cars so I appreciate posts like this. Thanks Dick for making us think and jog those memories.