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04/03/2026 10:49 am
I lost another friend, last year, a published photographer well known worldwide for chronicling the skateboard era of the 1970s. His name was Hugh Holland and I feel privileged to have some of his work in our collection, though I did drag my heels on one photograph which I regret. His executors - also friends of ours - are checking the possibility of locating one of the photographs for us. Hugh didn't just photograph scruffy teens rolling around in swimming pools emptied by a serious drought, for his eye could find a 'moment' in just about any scenario.
The first is one of the most unique photographs I have ever seen, with both subjects unaware they were being observed, and each with his own thoughts: a boy in a world of magic and possibilities, and an elderly man remembering how it was for him, when he was his grandson's age. Hugh did introduce himself to the man and after explaining that he had taken the shots to secure the moment, but he would delete them immediately if the gentleman was displeased, the older man instead asked if he could have copies of the photographs.
If you can identify the car by all means share your thoughts and tomorrow I will add another photo of the car, taken the same day. Good luck.
04/03/2026 12:33 pm
Sad to hear, allow me to express my condolences as I share your pain. Last year was a sad time for me as well; within the span of a few months, I lost my best friend (61), my sister (58), and family friend (64).
These are great photographs, but not being an American car, I have little chance identifying it.
04/03/2026 1:28 pm
Nice photographs. GDH and Chris, sorry about your losses.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
04/03/2026 7:39 pm
My heartfelt condolences for your losses guys. I understand. I've had 2 funerals in the last 2 weeks. I rough start for the new year. Great pics. 💯
04/03/2026 10:46 pm
That first image is a great one. I love the contrast of the man and boy. This is quite different from Hugh Holland’s normal work though he did vary greatly in topics in later years. He certainly documented the skate board era in the 1970s in an iconic was, for which he was most remembered. He became more well known in the 1990s because of his books and exhibitions. You are lucky to have had him as a friend.
The car seems far older than the boy, 1930s, right hand drive, Mercedes? A wild guess as I had similar wind deflectors on my 1953 MGTD.
05/03/2026 10:33 am
@geno Sorry to hear that Geno. My wife attended one last week - another one of her friends passed away; he was 57.
05/03/2026 11:37 am
05/03/2026 1:07 pm
Please accept my condolences. Taking leave is inevitable for all of us, but the pain that is felt by loved ones still here is difficult.
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05/03/2026 6:48 pm
@michaeldetorrice My condolences to those of you who have suffered the loss of a loved one or friend.
As promised, here is the automobile and Chris, you may be surprised to learn it is an American-made automobile. It was manufactured by the Willys Overland Company, by a subsidiary named 'Whippet,' and the car in question is a Whippet roadster, circa 1929-30. The car was only made from 1926-1930, in several variations. The title of the first photo, which is the one I promised, is 'Showing no respect' and if you look closely you will better understand the reason for this. Enjoy.
05/03/2026 6:54 pm
Chris, you may be surprised to learn it is an American-made automobile.
Yep.... I was looking for an identifiable windshield frame but didn't see one - only those frameless wings. I'm VERY good with many other decades but NOT the 1920's. Tanks for the reply. 😀