[Closed] (Pics) Can anyone help with automobile identification ?

Mike, I just had some fun with your detail #4 shot, the rear end views:

Counting from the left, I think the #1 is a 1941 ('42?) Pontiac Streamliner; #2 could be a '41 Dodge; #3 is a '38 Ford; #4 is a '38 Chevy; #5 might be a '41 Buick; #6 & #7 are beyond me. I'm not sure of these, except the Pontiac looks very much like the '42 that my Dad drove through most of WW II.

I enjoyed your picture. Obviously this was an affluent community, as these cars are all fairly new at that time.

Do random pictures of cars with no tie-in to 1:43 models belong on this forum?

Perhaps the Lounge might be a better spot for pictures of this nature. What is everyone's thoughts? I am here to do your bidding.

Might I suggest that some 1:1 pictures are not only entertaining but useful? For instance, the c.1941 town shot above is a true period piece, invaluable if considering a diorama of the era. A few weeks ago there were pictures of beautifully restored cars from Amelia Island, and I am currently using several of those in an on-going project (pictures coming one of these days, I hope).

I also think a picture of a 1:1 car can be interesting if it is special enough for one of us to want it considered for 1:43 scale production. I would include interesting color combinations with that. Also, this forum has members with perhaps more than average ability to identify older and/or obscure cars; that can be helpful in the historical sense.

Having said all that, I would not care to have Forum 43 turn into nothing but pictures of 1:1 cars. That would dilute the primary focus of the Forum.

Sorry for my length. I will now leave the pulpit to the thankful sighs of the congregation. Enjoy!

Pulpit?...Did someone ay we have a pulpit?....I'm ready!

I thought this series of photos was very interesting, and since we're all car nuts here anyway, not out of place. Like David said, we don't want to
overdo it, but the occasional diversion like this (and like the photos from
Amelia Island earlier) is fine with me.

As for the Lounge, it might once have been the place for photos and
discussions like this, but it seems to have become a home for off-color jokes
and worse (take a look at it now to see what I mean). The photos that Mike
posted are, I think, more appropriate here than there.

Let's not get carried away with them, but these nice historical photos are
interesting and worthwhile, and I like them.

My .02 worth.

I would agree.

Does not bother me to see 1:1 car pictures on a Forum dedicated to collecting...............

scale replicas of said cars. If its about cars its ok with me. I liked seeing the pictures. RANDY

Rick, I did take a look at The Lounge. We can be grateful to our moderator for setting a higher standard and for holding us to that standard. I will take a pass on any further trips to The Lounge though I had seldom gone there anyway.

Sorry, Pastor John. I had no intentions of usurping the position that you fill so well :+}

While I have to agree with all the points above.....

I can also see where, once this door is opened, it will be very hard to shut. We've had some great postings of older cars recently but I'd really hate to see everyone posting a pic of their favorite 75 Granada.

How about we all agree to label our full size car pics with a "PIC 1:1" in the subject line so those that are not interested can pass them by?

ummm It seems to me that if you collect 1:43 models and or other scales or items related.........

to the automobile you would think that "MOST CAR GUYS" would not mind seeing pictures off 1:1 automobiles on ocassion. And from what I have seen it does only happen on occasion, so lets not overthink this and make it a bigger deal then what it is. Variety is the spice of life! Lets not get caught up in the details Me thinks! RANDY

Take a look at the Bulletin Board to see where ignoring the details will get you.

An excellent suggestion, Pastor, let's all please try to remember to label.

Well Dick, I was thinking about posting a pic of my new limited addition Kia Soul Shadow Dragon but can't get pics to download from my camera anyway. Oh well. And John K. It's not really a PT Cruiser wannabe!

Anybody interested, Google kIA Shadow Dragon, Detroit auto show.