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Updated below: Even though the lead image contains only a rear view of a 1930s sedan we decided to use it today because it is an exceptional photo. Tell us the make, model and the year of the automobile along with the story behind the CCC license plates. In this series, we ask our readers…
In the mid-1960s some of the younger generation was beginning to let their hair grow longer and business must have been a little slow at the time for a barbershop located in the shopping plaza visible in the lead image. To drum up more business the owner of the shop apparently had this signboard made…
Today’s lead image contains a tastefully executed mild 1950s “California Custom” convertible. The only visible modifications are the addition of a custom grille, windshield-mounted spotlight, different hubcaps and the plastic center of the hood badge has been omitted. It may have been lowered all around, although it at least appears to have a forward rake….
The white finned 1950s Cadillac convertible in today’s lead image is either returning from a voyage or about to head off to parts unknown. Identifying the year and model of the car should not be very hard for the experts, and hopefully there are enough clues in the photo to tell us where the vehicle…
The white convertible in today’s lead image when compared with the other automobiles in this scene has the look like it just landed after a trip from the planet Mars. It’s slab-sided and angular styling features and size give the look of it being ultra modern as opposed to the plain Jane full-sized and small…
The lead image of a Chevrolet shows one of the most widely remembered classic examples of late-1950s automobile with some of the largest fins ever produced. This classic summer image taken beside a lake with a daughter, girlfriend or wife captured a pleasant summer moment in time for someone. In this series, we ask our…
Summer is on its way and today’s Friday Kodachrome feature begins with this image of a seaside parking lot filled with 1950s vehicles and at least one 1960 model. The facility appears to be operated by a state or town parks department and one of the clues to its location may be the small Lobster…
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