Vintage shots from days gone by!

I believe the car on the left by the curb is a Checker.

 

There were several styles of 'Barker Clocks' that local drive ins used, This one is from 1953 and the 10 second spots show what life was like in that time.
*Notice the Ford adds for the new '54 cars and trucks anong others...

 

Asbestos Flexboard! New for 1953
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Rosey Grier from Pittsburgh Steelers fame played the lead roll along with Ray Milland as the second head

 

Purchased my new '57 Ford from Maywood-Bell Ford in 1957.

 

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For Sale...

 

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This looks familiar...

 

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hmmmm, this might have been 'just another' little ol deuce coupe when life began but.......

 

Moe, hat's off to you tonight. It's been a bit quiet lately but boy, did you ever make up for it. Excellent job in every category. Thought I would die when I saw the sell prices though. 1900 firm. Geez, where has time gone.

 

bath street,glasgow ,scotland 1967

 

Ok, I know that we get a little outa hand, but the Rust Revival is only one weekend a year. No need to form an auxiliary police department.

 

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photos originally on shorpy.com thanks!​

 

92GTA, in my book, your dad is a hero in the finest sense
of the word. He saw repeated combat firsthand and ven-
tured his life, never shrinking from the battle at hand, never
letting his comrads down. That he never wanted to discuss
it is testament to how awful war can be. Many men I've
known just wouldn't think of talking details in the context
of family or "civilized" society. Every war has medal-win-
ners and many, many more unsung heroes. Your dad was
obviously a dedicate, uncomplaining hero and a man of the
old school.

 

Jimi, for every medal winner there are literally hundreds of acts of valor going un-noticed. Always remember it has to be an 'Officer' that recommends you for a medal. I know a few guys that should be wearing medals from the higher echelons of the award telly that wear nothing as the wrong person 'saw' their acts.


Doc.

 

LordAirGtar is right: Checker. The one below seems about '35/6
Model Y. For CABS, they had more than their fair share of style in
the '20s and '30s, though SOME of the trim could get a tad garish!
Funny, when most people TODAY only remember the bulbous
Checkers that went from '56 to '82.


Originally Posted by jalopy junkie




These shots below of the '39-40-era Check "A" were posted
elsewhere by MrFire and Mart.

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I'm with you there, Doc. That was, indeed, my point. Medals are nice, but more guys (and gals, too) deserve them than ever get them.

 

I love this pic, Moe. Don't know where this young lady thinks she's goin',
BUT ya have to give her points for INTENSITY!

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I know these days have gone by but i sure wish they would come back.

 

So the Garishly styled Taxis were the inspiration of the Jeepnies!

 

Hey, WingNutz! I'm glad you posted that. I still swear
that I saw an actual ad for one of the Willys Jeepsters
with a frilly canopy like that!

Though I've searched, I've NEVER seen it again, nor a
real photo. Has ANYBODY seen a stock original
Jeepster like that? If so, please post a pic so I know
(or suspect) I'm not all that crazy! LOL

 

Search Jeepny Phillipines. You will be entertained. I might have spelled Jeepny wrong, but I'm sure the search will get you close. You can also try buses in Panama. Gary

 

"Intensity"? I'm thinkin' she rolled that cigarette herslf.