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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING: 1903
Renault Type N Tonneau
Our Publicity Officer Tony Russell (UK)
found this lovely photo while surfing the net. Any ideas of the makes
and models? -- Caffyns
was founded over 150 years ago by 1865 by
William Morris Caffyn as a ' Gas and hot water fitter.' By 1903 they
were dealing in motor cars and currently hold franchises for seven
manufacturers in 14 locations in South East of England. Many of their
buildings held preservation orders. Car on right is c
1903 Renault Type N Tonneau.
Registration Kent 1904.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
c1904 Argyll 10'12HP Tonneau
Another older photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring naming. Apparently it was
first vehicle to cross Otira Gogre NZ 1906, mountains inland of
Christchurch. -- Lovely
picture of a one horsepower car being towed through what hopefully
remains the shallows. Car is unclear but general front shape is that of
an Argyll from Scotland. For the terrain it is lLikely to be biggish so
probably
c1904 Argyll 10'12HP Rear entrance Tonneau,
or the 12'14.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:1904
Panhard Levassor 24HP Tonneau
Our Publicity Officer Tony Russell (UK)
found this lovely photo while surfing the net. Any ideas of the makes
and models? -- Caffyns
was founded over 150 years ago in 1865 by
William Morris Caffyn as a ' Gas and hot water fitter.' By 1903 they
were dealing in motor cars in SE England for a number of car manufacturers
including Rolls Royce, for which they also made the coachwork. The left
car is a
cca 1904 Panhard Levassor 24HP Tonneau.
Registration is 1904 London County Council.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
c1904 Type 63 10HP Tonneau
Another older photo from our regular contributor Mark Dawber (New
Zealand) from a NZ facebook post
requiring naming. -- This
is likely same car as the one shown below, and was apparently second car on the West Coast of NZ on road to Lake Kanieri. The
chap with the beard in the driving seat is Dick Seddon, who was the
Premier of New Zealand 1893-1906. This would therefore be the same cca
1904 Peugeot Type 63 10HP Tonneau, two
cylinder 1078cc. Same hessian wrapping of tyres.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1904 Type 63 10HP Tonneau
Another older photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a NZ facebook post requiring naming. -- Lovely
picture of NZ lush countryside and of two cultures. The little
tank on top of the radiator is used on a number of makes but is
normally a feature of the Peugeot. The narrowness of the radiator
suggests this is a cca
1904 Type 63 10HP Tonneau. Note the
complete wrapping of the tyres to prevent punctures. Lovely high-wheel
pony and trap in the background.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1906 Thornycroft Motor Bus
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring identification. Location
1906 Crown Inn. -- Not
quite sure which Crown Inn, but one near Bristol as it was served by the
Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co. On the photo is ' Bus ...alford '
which would suggest a Hallford made bus. We are however relatively
sure this is a cca 1906 Thornycroft Single-Deck Motor Bus
which appears to have the stairs to upper deck/roof fitted ??
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1907 Duhanot 12'14 Double Phaeton
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring identification. Suggested
as a Zedel. -- Two
of our experts doubt Zedel although similar radiator top, - odd single
side round bonnet. Differences are that the radiator cap is
smaller than neck diameter, that front wheel has 12 spokes, rear hub
and bonnet handles are different and that radiator header bottom is
flat not rounded. Probably
cca 1907 Duhanot 12'14 Double Phaeton.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:1908
De Dion Bouton BI Phaeton
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring identification. NZ post
but location unknown. -- Registration
seems to be LN424, which could be London early 1907, and has perhaps an
AA badge on the front wing. (Not aware if LN was a NZ Reg?) Seems cca
1907/8 De Dion Bouton Double Phaeton and
our Ariejan Bos suggests it is a medium sized car, probably the four
cylinder model, then likely the 1908 18HP model BI.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1909 Dennis Double Decker Bus
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring identification. Location
Nelson 1909 Bus. -- From
the sectionalised bonnet and rad this seems to be a cca
1909 Dennis Double Decker Bus, and as
this is presumably Nelson in New Zealand it makes this Bus very far
from its home town of Guildford England. Dennis Brothers began by
making cars in 1898 but found that the commercial market was more
profitable. Are still active!
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1909 Renault 18HP Fire Engine
Cinema screen grab taken from a 1951
British comedy film "Take me to Parsis" where cars
being investigated by IMCDB. Film about horseracing, switched horses
and smuggling of money. --
French made by the then largest car manufacturer in France. It had
received an order 1905 to create a fleet of Taxis for Paris, and also
became best selling brand in USA. Also made commercials supplying Paris
busses. This is cca
1909 Renault 18HP Fire Engine based on
touring car chassis.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1910 International Harvester Model D
Another older photo from our regular contributor Mark Dawber (New
Zealand) from a NZ facebook post
requiring naming. -- Very
agricultural looking vehicle which suggests American 'buggy' style car
of which IHC were the longest proponent. This one has a short rounded
bonnet & newer-looking bodywork so would be a
cca 1910
International Harvester Model D High Wheeler. Solid tyres 3218cc two
cylinder horisontally opposed fan air cooled petrol engine, max
20mph/33kph.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1911 De Dion Bouton Type CS
Cinema screen grab taken from a 1970
American film comedy "The Phynx" where cars being
investigated by IMCDB. Film about The Phynx rock'n'roll band sent to
Albania to rescue kidnapped celebrities. --
French car made by one of the earliest
and biggest auto makers in Paris France operating between 1883 and
1953. Started by a Marquis buying a locomotive from a toymaker, made
steam cars and later petrol cars and commericals. This is a cca
1911 De Dion Bouton Type CS Torpedo.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:1912
Phénix Transformable
Puzzling
unclear photo posted on AACA by Remraf (USA) of
car belonging to 2x Grandfather in England. -- Ariejan
Bos suggested body by Phénix. Further research suggests Phénix
(ex Prunel Freres of Paris (1900-14) with agents in UK) built the Phénix
car 1912'14. This has a Transformable top probably built by Ateliers
Loustaunau. It is
cca 1912 Phénix Two Seater'Dickey
Transformable. with optional three position top, Phénix cars were
built with 10. 12 and 14HP four cylinder engines.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1912 Matchless JAP 770cc Combo
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a NZ facebook post requiring identification. Photo
c 1920, location unknown. -- Our
motorcycle sleuth contacted his guru Martin Shelley who advised that
this is a British motorcycle made by the
Collier brothers of Plumstead, London and is a
cca 1912 Matchless, probably
with the 770cc 6HP JAP engine. The forks are very distinctive as is
curly script Matchless logo. Many sold to Antipodes. Closed 1966.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:1912
Ford Model T Town Car
Surfing through the internet in attempting to
identify old vehicles we often come across photographs or Postcards of
very interesting ancient machinery which has not yet been identified. -- Lovely
photo of possibly the first taxi in
Greymouth on the west coast of NZ South Island. Car is American and
would have cost $US900 FOB Detroit. This is a cca
1912 Ford Model T Town Car, Four
cylinder 20 HP 6 passenger, other parlance an Open Drive Landaulette.
Many were bought, or were used as a Taxi.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1913 Girling 6HP Delivery Van
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring identification. -- This
proved to be quite a difficult one until I realised we have had one of
these as fire engine many years ago on HP24
- from a packet of crisps! This is a cca
1913 Girling 6HP Three-wheeler Delivery Van
built in Bedford. It has a single cylinder air cooled engine started
from the very off-set handle right, and friction drive to bevel gear on
the rear wheel.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:1913
De Dion Bouton DX Torpedo
Surfing through the internet in attempting to
identify old vehicles we often come across photographs or Postcards of
very interesting ancient machinery which has not yet been identified. -- Car
seems to have an American registration plate so is very far from home,
having been built in Puteaux, Paris, France by one of world's first car
makers. - who initially specilised in steam cars making first petrol
car in 1895. Closed 1932. This is cca
1913 De Dion Bouton 9'13 Type DX Four Seat Torpedo.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1914 Sunbeam 12'16 Tourer
One from a number of photos received from
Duncasn Campbell (UK)
of cars which belonged to his father. All
were taken in South Africa. Dad got licence in 1920 so photos after
that. -- Lovely
photo of an old car fording a river, like the Argyll also on this page
but this one not needing a horse. Similarly, the car is also British
made, this one built in Wolverhampton by company started in 1901. This
is a
cca 1913/14 Sunbeam 12'16 Tourer.
1912-1914, four cylinder, 15.9 HP, 3016 cc.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1919 Buick Model H45 Touring
One from a number of photos received from
Duncasn Campbell (UK)
of cars which belonged to his father. All
were taken in South Africa. Dad got licence in 1920 so photos later.
-- Lovely
picture of dad presumably in local environment. Cannot read the
building sign. Interesting to note a man in the background is wearing a
fez. The car is from an American company formed 1899 in Detroit, and
was the beginning of the General Motors group 1908. This is a cca
1919 Buick Model H45 Touring.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
Possibly 1920 Belga 10'12 Sports
Another photo from regular contributor Bruno Costers (Belgium),
photo of a photo. -- Teutonic
small sidelights below headlamps, three louvre
bonnet, unique bolt just below the front door. - No positive
responses from our experts beyond possibly Durkopp or Czech Zbrojovka.
Ariejan Bos has provided interesting possibility, as Englebert tyres,
it being Belgian cca
1920 Belga Two Seater Sports, made
only 1920-21, Had 10'12 HP Ballot engine to Domecq Cazaux friction
drive in cone clutch.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
c1923 Australian Six Tourer
Another interesting photo from our regular contributor Mark
Dawber (New Zealand) from
a facebook post requiring identification. Location
unknown.-- Rolls-Royce
looking radiatior, so limited choice. Very bright badge, rectangular
rather than oval, limits it further, but does lead to a relatively
obscure automobile built in Sydney Australia 1919 to 1925. This is
c1923 Australian Six Tourer. About 500
cars ov various body styles werew made and sixteen vehicles survive.
Number shipped to NZ.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1924 Delaunay Belleville 25'30CV
Cinema screen grab taken from a
1987-2009children's TV Series "Chucklevision" where cars
being investigated by IMCDB. Barry and Paul Chuckle get into various
exaggerated situations. --
French car made in Paris by company who made boilers in 1850 and was
one of earliest to make luxury grand cars which were widely used by
European Royalty including the Russian Tsar. This is as cca 1924
Delaunay Belleville 25'30CV Coupe Chauffeur
5 L 6cyl. 'Period'
Kinross number.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1931 Daimler Double Six
Puzzling
unclear photo received from James Baxendale
(UK) of cars belonging to his family. Can
we identify it from the mascot? Could it possibly be a
Sunbeam? The registration number is GO 536# , which is London March-May
1931. -- Mascot
appears to be a RAC members badge so not much help but the radiator top
and double section positively points to a
cca 1931 Daimler Double Six car.
However the low position of the headlamps suggests this could be a
chauffeur limousine?
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1938 Pontiac 6 Cyl Deluxe Sedan
One from a number of photos received from
Duncasn Campbell (UK)
of cars which belonged to his father. All
were taken in South Africa. Dad got licence in 1920 so photos after
that. -- This
one is of the back of an American car made by General Motors and was
the follow on from the Oakland. It was named after an Odawa Chief of
the Great Lakes area fighting the British. A Michigan town was named
after him and this car wads made in that town. This is a cca
1938 Pontiac 6 Cyl Deluxe Sedan.
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING:
1950 Opel Kapitan Saloon
Another interesting photo received from Giorgio Tardi
(Italy) which he came across while surfing the web and wandered
what the make and model of the car was in 1950. -- Always
a bit difficult to tell cars from the back but this photo did not help
much with only having half the car visible. Can however advise that
this is a German car made by an American company General Motors in
Rüsselsheim, Hesse, Germany, in various forms, this being c1950
Opel Kapitan Saloon in Mark II
version.
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