Author Topic: Solved: PN #399 -- John Jennison's first special from the 1920s (Read 1417 times)

pnegyesi · « **on:** November 06, 2012, 12:54:34 AM »

Please identify this car for a point. Mechanical base, builder, year and place are necessary for a point

pnegyesi · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2012, 10:57:11 AM »

Experts?

Manuel · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2012, 02:11:47 AM »

It is based on the Model T Ford. There were many speedsters/racers made in the good old days, commercially [eg, Mercury] & in back yards. Using kits or bits and pieces from different Model Ts, other makes and even proper hi performance racing parts manufactured especially [by Riley, Miller, Winfield etc] for Model Ts.

Manuel in Oz

pnegyesi · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2012, 02:22:04 AM »

well, looking at the original photograph I don't think this was based on a Model T

Manuel · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2012, 09:56:56 PM »

I may be wrong. But from what I see under the car, it looks like a T flywheel/clutch/gearbox housing.
And there appear to be T type front and rear wishbones.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2012, 11:27:28 AM »

Professionals?

RayTheRat · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2012, 07:51:37 PM »

Made in USA?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2012, 08:11:39 PM »

RayTheRat · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2012, 09:51:32 PM »

France?

Manuel · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2012, 10:40:25 PM »

Now that we are back. I was examining the pic again and the steering wheel appears to be from a Model T Ford as well.

Manuel in Oz

pnegyesi · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2012, 12:19:03 AM »

not from France.

Manuel, the car stands in front of a dealership of another brand. The builder worked at the dealership...

Manuel · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2012, 05:08:46 AM »

Thanks Pnegyesi. I can't wait for someone to come up with the answer.
Is the pic really taken from a film negative [rather than a photo]?

Cheers,

Manuel in Oz

RayTheRat · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2012, 07:58:50 AM »

Made in Australia?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2012, 07:59:59 AM »

Yes, made in Australia. And this is a photo, I just added this effect to prevent GSI

RayTheRat · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2012, 08:08:49 AM »

Is it based on a US car?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2012, 09:19:38 AM »

RayTheRat · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2012, 01:01:58 PM »

Ford?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2012, 01:30:31 PM »

as we discussed with Manuel, probably not

RayTheRat · « **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2012, 01:33:27 PM »

Quote from: pnegyesi on November 23, 2012, 01:30:31 PM

as we discussed with Manuel, probably not

Well, your contention was that it wasn't a Model T. It looks like a Model T to me as well, but there are other models of Fords that are somewhat similar.

We'll try something else, although Manuel's mentioned it. Is it a Mercury?

Manuel · « **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2012, 03:05:41 PM »

What is GSI?
It sounds a bit like Goods and Services tax to me :-)
Since it comes from Oz I am even more interested.

Manuel in Oz

RayTheRat · « **Reply #20 on:** November 23, 2012, 09:22:45 PM »

Quote from: Manuel on November 23, 2012, 03:05:41 PM

What is GSI?
It sounds a bit like Goods and Services tax to me :-)
Since it comes from Oz I am even more interested.

Manuel in Oz

It's Google Search by Image. He added the color so you can't use the GSI feature and do a "reverse lookup" of the image.

RayTheRat · « **Reply #21 on:** November 23, 2012, 10:50:52 PM »

Wild guess: 1920 Palm?

Manuel · « **Reply #22 on:** November 23, 2012, 11:29:57 PM »

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Have a look at this USA Model T speedster thread boys [any girls here?]. It does not have the answer but the speedster pics are good.

[link removed]

Manuel in Oz

Links are forbidden in this section. Please be careful Manuel and read the rules. Thanks.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #23 on:** November 24, 2012, 12:26:59 AM »

Back to the puzzle, not a 1920 Palm

RayTheRat · « **Reply #24 on:** November 26, 2012, 08:12:18 AM »

Packard?

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