History Photos taken before WW2 - history in black and white

I thought it may have been a stylized M for Matheson.

 

To the masses perhaps but to some it still serves as a useful distinction defined by an integrated bed so technically the Mopar you posted is a roadster pickup.

Talbot roadster ute c1911...

 

So, an early CUSTOM body? That would make the "vanity" hubcaps believable, too.

 

Chums Glenn Curtiss & Henry Ford in 1912
with a Curtiss-engined flying boat. Curtiss
encouraged Henry to use his V-8 in the
Model-T, which would have given Ford
permanent bragging rights over Cadillac
and King. Ford declined but loaned his
personal lawyer to Curtiss to fight a Wright
patent action. Later, Ford did buy a flying
boat for his personal secretary and long-
time friend, Evangeline Dahlinger, who had
been with the company since the time when
the "T" was in development.

Sincere THANKS to Hemmings for the historic
image. For a much more detailed version
of events, do see this fine Hemmings piece
by David Traver Adolphus in full at: blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2010/03/19/a-curtiss

 

ehdubya, I thought so, too, and looked at the typography up, down & sideways. I still thought "B." Is the Matheson a LOOOOOONG car?

 

Dibs on the FISK sign.

 

ehdubya, yup, the Mathesons in their ifnal years could get up to a 135" WB & had a MONSTER six. But I couldn't find one that looked like the pic. COSTLY, powrful cars!

 

Brush at the depot, all outfitted for rough driving, with chains and lap robe. Oh, and check the rope in case a tow might be needed - coiled around the headlight yoke.

 

Interesting crowd... and setting. '28 or '29 model A - I can't tell which.

 

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OK, motorheads.... our lines are open and operators are standing by, waiting for your call. Correctly identify this by make, year and model, and win a chance at another mystery photo or a bushel of bananas (judge's choice).

 

...And the survey says?....1912 - 1913 Morgan 3-wheel Sport Runabout

 

Mr.Fire-Thanks for posting your pics large enough to see the details! Keep 'em coming.

 

Roadster Ute = Ute

Coupe Ute = Ute

Step Side Ute = Ute

Style Side Ute = Ute

Any Ute is a Ute.


A Ute (Coupe Ute/ Style Side Ute) in Dean St, Albury - 1930's:

 

Near the Victoria Bridge, Brisbane - 1930's:

 

Customs House, Brisbane (again). This time around 1910:

 

North Quay, Brisbane - around 1900:

 

Sailboats on the Hamilton reach of the Brisbane River around 1900:

 

Brisbane city wharves around 1910:

 

Electric Tram crosses Victoria Bridge, Brisbane around 1906:

 

A "California Combination" tram in Racecourse Road Ascot, Brisbane - 1910 something:

 

Early tram, fitted with front tow hook, near the Toowong, Brisbane terminal - 1909:

 

Tram at Ashgrove, Brisbane - 1923:

 

One man tram at Red Hill, Brisbane - around 1929:

 

A more modern drop centre tram at New Farm, Brisbane - 1925:

 

The tramway powerhouse (sole purpose was power for the electric trams), workshops and depot in Countess Street, Brisbane. Railway lines in foreground run to Roma Street Railway Station:

 

What happens when your car gets caught between two trams - 1935:

 

Tram with real horsepower:

 

Ambulance vehicle with mobile litter Brisbane - 1898:

 

Couple of youngsters in goat drawn buggy going to Sunday School at Redland Bay (Brisbane Bayside) - 1900-1910: