Studes in Roadside Americana photos

[BobPalma]

I bet BP will have something to say about those repo-men walking all over that Packard! Craig

You bet, Craig; how disrespectful!

That is an interesting photo. Note there is a second "bathtub" Packard right next to the one Craig cites.

Also, note a couple prices on the windshields in the center row. The first one appears to be $29, and maybe $59 on the Olds behind it.

They must be sponsored by competing dealers. The folded-back paper on the roof of the first car probably spelled BUICK before the rear section flipped back over itself. I don't think the car is a Buick, however; check out the pull-type door handles. I don't remember any Buicks of that vintage having that type of door handle.

Other comments? (Great photo, Joe; keep it up!) BP

[52-fan]

Gee, what makes me think #2578 is not a 50/60 year old photo?

Definitely a picture made in the last few years with girls pretending to be pin ups from back in the day. The tattoos are a dead give away. Very few women would have be marked up like that until a few years ago.

[2R5]

Not a very clear picture but it was taken in 1958 , my grandfather and I and his '52 Champion which ended up being my 1st car ( wish I could start over with it )

[8E45E]

The folded-back paper on the roof of the first car probably spelled BUICK before the rear section flipped back over itself.

I think it may have spelled "QUICK" as in quick approval for monthly payments.

Craig

[WinM1895]

#2592: Pull type door handles: 1947/55 Kaiser & 1947/51 Frazer. 1947/50 Kaiser and Frazers had a split windshield.

From the looks of the roof drip rail moulding, this is a 1951/55 Kaiser.

Deel Ford located in Coral Gables & Miami FL

[ddub]

Gee, what makes me think #2578 is not a 50/60 year old photo?

For me it is the tattoo on the girl's leg, never saw that in the 1950s.

[BobPalma]

I think it may have spelled "QUICK" as in quick approval for monthly payments. Craig

Entirely possible, Craig; a good observation. BP

[BobPalma]

#2592: Pull type door handles: 1947/55 Kaiser & 1947/51 Frazer. 1947/50 Kaiser and Frazers had a split windshield.

From the looks of the roof drip rail moulding, this is a 1951/55 Kaiser.

Bill, a 1951-1955 Kaiser would have had the "Darrin Dip" in the top center of the windshield, no? The car closest to the camera in 2592 clearly does not.

'Still not sure what it is myself, though. BP

[8E45E]

'Still not sure what it is myself, though. BP

Base model 1953 Plymouth; whatever that was. Plaza(?), Cranbrook(?)

Craig

[BobPalma]

Base model 1953 Plymouth; whatever that was. Plaza(?), Cranbrook(?) Craig

Cheapest in 1953 was the Cambridge, Craig....but I don't think it is a 1953/1954 Plymouth: I just looked at some pictures of those, and the rear fender peaks seem more pronounced than in our subject car.

Good guess, though; I agree it's close. BP

[mapman]

I think it is Willys Aero.

Rob

[dictator27]

I think it is Willys Aero.

Rob

X2

Terry

[8E45E]

I think it is Willys Aero.

Rob

I don't see any discernible 'kick-up' on the last 8 inches on top of the rear fender.

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?58049-Orphan-of-the-Day-01-10-1953-Willys-Aero-Ace&highlight=willys+aero

Craig.

[Mr. Bill]

I don't see any discernible 'kick-up' on the last 8 inches on top of the rear fender.

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?58049-Orphan-of-the-Day-01-10-1953-Willys-Aero-Ace&highlight=willys+aero

Craig.

I am thinking it is a low-line (cheap) 1953 or 1954 Dodge.

Mr. Bill
Hamlet, NC

[BobPalma]

I don't think we're there yet, guys; even a 1953 Dodge has a kick-up similar to the Willys cited by Craig. BP