Studes in Roadside Americana photos

[spokejr]

The Minnesota plate reads 1958, which would be considered an old car from those years. I see the paint has left the crest on the hood, and one parking lens is gone, but the paint sure looks nice and shiny. I wonder where that car is today, or what happened to it?

I would bet (judging by the grin on his face as well as his posture) somebody just got his first car. Regardless of how old it was and how many flaws it had, he sure looks quite proud! Lucky kid, probably lucky parents too.

[3rdGenStude]

Land Cruiser? Can't tell if it's a tree branch or a rear door vent window frame.

Paul

[JRoberts]

A strange road test: Motor Trend road test comparison in order Saab 93, Studebaker Champion, Austin Healy 100-6, DeSoto Fireflight and last but not least Cadillac 62 Convertible. January 24, 1957

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[TWChamp]

Unless the floors are real bad that car looks like it should get a paint job and be put back on the road.

[JRoberts]

Yes, there is a Studebaker in the mix....

[BobPalma]

Yes, there is a Studebaker in the mix....

'Great photo, Joe; thanks.

Any idea where or when it was taken? There are two 1967 Chevrolet Impalas in that photo, the newest cars to be had, so that dates it somewhat. BP

[JRoberts]

'Great photo, Joe; thanks.

Any idea where or when it was taken? There are two 1967 Chevrolet Impalas in that photo, the newest cars to be had, so that dates it somewhat. BP

I found this on one of the H.A.M.B. threads that I follow. It had no explanation as to the time or place. Like you I saw the '67 Impalas and dated it that way. I naturally loved to be able to find a Studebaker among some very interesting cars, but the idea of seeing two Oldsmobile station wagons, several Angulas, a '59 Chevy sedan panel and several other wagons in the staging lanes made the picture even more attractive.

[JRoberts]

More Studes in the mix...this time not so happily I am afraid.






This is dirt track racing in Vermont. Check here for more info:

http://www.catamountstadium.com/weeklyblog_mar62015_fairmontstryinglast2seasons.html

[JRoberts]

[j.byrd]

Hey Joe and Bob P., the drag race staging lanes photo is on F-Book too, and is credited as the 1967 NHRA Nationals from the Peterson Archives and says it is from Bristol, Tn. I was there that year and others, but sure thought Jim Tice and crew still managed Bristol in 67 ...(AHRA or IHRA ? )

[BobPalma]

Hey Joe and Bob P., the drag race staging lanes photo is on F-Book too, and is credited as the 1967 NHRA Nationals from the Peterson Archives and says it is from Bristol, Tn. I was there that year and others, but sure thought Jim Tice and crew still managed Bristol in 67 ...(AHRA or IHRA ? )

Thanks, John.

The Peterson Museum archives must have it wrong, because the 1967 NHRA National Championship Drag Race was held at Indianapolis Raceway Park, not Bristol TN.

Could this be the AHRA or IHRA National Drags, as you suggest? I do not know where those events were held. BP

[j.byrd]

Yes Bob, I think that is right too, only thing I couldn't remember was if we were IHRA or AHRA that year. I'm shy about making absolute statements on here, there are several "sharp-shooters" that may "know better", ha !! I looked at some of my old photos, but have none that shows the tower where Jim's sign was. Now, all we have left to do is contact Bruce Meyers and company at the Peterson and straighten them out, ha !

[JRoberts]

Found this on The Old Motor site. They posted several early Kodachrome shots,but this is the only Studebaker one.

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=151765

[CJMiller]

A 1960 Lark visits Mayberry