Studes in Roadside Americana photos

[NCDave51]

Given the incredibly young age of that car it’s probably just a dusty Comanche Red wheel, no?

[6hk71400]

My 52 Commander was Tahoe Green with yellow wheels! IIRC there was a photo years ago in Turning Wheels that showed many models with different from body color wheels. So it probably was a Comanche Red Wheel

Bob Miles

[BobPalma]

Given the incredibly young age of that car it’s probably just a dusty Comanche Red wheel, no?

Ah, a good point and a distinct possibility. BP

[BobPalma]

How I would love to step into these old pictures and spend a little time in that (admittedly idealized) era. The cars are just one of the reasons.

Great photos. I always see the cars first, but then I take a minute or two to enjoy every detail, free of any negative aspects of the time.

One thing I've noticed in these old photos is the generally dark strip down the middle of each lane that isn't as often seen today. Cars and trucks simply leaked more oil back then...and not just Studebakers! BP

[Bob Andrews]

One thing I've noticed in these old photos is the generally dark stripdown the middle of each lane that isn't as often seen today. Cars and trucks simply leaked more oil back then...and not just Studebakers! BP

Lol, I thought you were serious, made me look!

[Andy R.]

I see two...and an overheating Kaiser.
Looking east on 7th St. between Market and Mission, San Francisco.
Oddfellows and "Pioneer" buildings are still in use.
Ones with Greyhound and Coca-Cola were replaced with a new federal building over a decade ago.

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[Andy R.]

Only on this forum would the Cable Car not be the focal point...

[BobPalma]

From the Sunday, May 30, 2021 Old Motor:



and...



BP

[skyway]

You just can’t beat Kodachrome & a good camera!

[Skip Lackie]

Three Studes, three (four?) DeSotos, and a Packard -- gotta be a record. Is that a Checker cab at back right?

[8E45E]

Three Studes, three (four?) DeSotos, and a Packard -- gotta be a record. Is that a Checker cab at back right?

And a Reo truck immediately in front?

Craig

[Rubicon49]

Like finding Waldo in that picture.

[BobPalma]

Is that a Checker cab at back right?

I think so, Skip; the style immediately before the ones we're so used to seeing.

I'm counting only two Studebakers, though; where's the third? BP

[Frank54]

At least one Kaiser/Frazer, front left. I only see 2 Studes and I see 2 Packards.

[Skip Lackie]

Agree -- only two Studes. Mistook that K-F at front left for a Stude. (The danger of trying to look at detailed pix on a small screen.)