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16/11/2025 12:43 am
Here are some old photographs that I have that were taken in the 1920's showing my Grandmother posing with a stylish new 1920's era automobile.
In one image, she is sitting on the car's running board along with one of her sisters, who was my Aunt Francis. In the other, Grandma Ruth is sitting proudly behind the wheel. This is in Chicago during those years. I don't know what the make is of the automobile is. At this time, she may have been living in the Logan Square/Boulevard section of Chicago, although one of these images was probably taken near downtown Chicago on a brick cobblestone street.
16/11/2025 2:48 am
I think I see Jerry Van Dyke in the background...could it be a 1928 Porter ? 🤣
Tony Perrone and Christopher Moroni reacted
16/11/2025 7:13 am
Well, it's definitely early 1920's.
I thought it might be - because of those unique fenders, windshield frame, and "up-sweep cowl" - either a Rickenbacker, Oldsmobile, or Dodge. When I compared photos & grill logos, however, nothing matched up perfectly. Although ALL are very similar. 🤔 🤔
Doesn't anyone have an APP for this? 😯
Steve Jacobs and Tony Perrone reacted
16/11/2025 10:36 am
I was thinking Oldsmobile as well.....but.....apparently not. Nothing further comes to mind so, like Tony and his popcorn, I'll watch in eager anticipation with my delivery from Lardo Lad.
Christopher Moroni and Tony Perrone reacted
16/11/2025 11:09 am
@perrone1 I dunno know about that Tony; you may not have noticed that my baker's dozen have the center deleted so less calories. Plus I usually walk briskly from the parking lot to the donut shop entrance....no drive through for this athlete. I try to stay on top of these issues.
This post was modified 5 months ago 2 times by Jack Dodds
Christopher Moroni and Tony Perrone reacted
16/11/2025 3:03 pm
Well then, for crying out loud - pass a couple will ya!!@perrone1 I dunno know about that Tony; you may not have noticed that my baker's dozen have the center deleted so less calories. Plus I usually walk briskly from the parking lot to the donut shop entrance....no drive through for this athlete. I try to stay on top of these issues.
Jack Dodds and Christopher Moroni reacted
16/11/2025 3:05 pm
The rounded hoodline makes me think it could be a Franklin.
michaeldetorrice and Christopher Moroni reacted
16/11/2025 3:59 pm
The rounded hoodline makes me think it could be a Franklin.
Good guess, but another near miss. Like the Olds, Rickenbaker, and Dodge - they're ALL similar but not exact. 😔 😔 😔
Tony Perrone reacted
16/11/2025 4:56 pm
@perrone1 The extra-low cal donuts without the icing are in the lower tier of the box; I'll be there momentarily. There's an apple fritter there that has your name on it.
Christopher Moroni and Tony Perrone reacted
17/11/2025 10:50 am
@perrone1 I know Tony....I know.....I get the same buzz when deciding which one (s) to pick from the box first!
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