History Auto racing 1894-1942

The37Kid · Jan 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM

GREAT Photo to start off 2026! Over the years I had EVERY PART to build a sister to that car. Looks like it has a Roof Liberty overhead with a Speedway body and Buffalo wire wheels. Best wishes to everyone for 2026! I once sold an old race car to a friend in Coatesville, Pa. and later bought it back.

Bob

T-Head · Jan 1, 2026 at 12:59 PM

The37Kid said: ↑

GREAT Photo to start off 2026! Over the years I had EVERY PART to build a sister to that car. Looks like it has a Roof Liberty overhead with a Speedway body and Buffalo wire wheels. Best wishes to everyone for 2026! I once sold an old race car to a friend in Coatesville, Pa. and later bought it back.

Bob
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Happy New Year Bob.

banjeaux bob · Jan 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Michael Ferner said: ↑

#19 is a nice car, should have some history, but unfortunately there's not quite enough meat on that bone for me to identify. Should be late thirties/early forties, maybe Thompson Speedway in Connecticutt?

#64 face looks somewhat familiar, but can't quite nail it down. If the date is correct, the photo should be from the final race at the New York Coliseum that year - pares it down to about two score names...

#6 is the Tupman Special, the former Duffy/Offenhauser (the third ever 'mighty midget') - usual driver was Fred Friday, and even if the photo is not very clear, I think that's rather him than Bob Swanson.
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I agree on your thoughts about it not being Bob Swanson. In California Swanson drove the car with #2 Offy Midget engine.

The37Kid · Jan 2, 2026 at 12:51 AM

T-Head said: ↑

Happy New Year Bob.
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Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing the car you put under the historic bucket seat you are now caretaker of.

Bob

The37Kid · Jan 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM

banjeaux bob said: ↑

I agree on your thoughts about it not being Bob Swanson. In California Swanson drove the car with #2 Offy Midget engine.
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Was this his car or one he drove on the East Coast for someone?

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