Re: Treasure Trove of Pics

Posted by 58L8134 On 2009/11/6 8:34:05

Hi
Nice old interesting pictures, glad the gentleman shared them with you and you with us.

The Studebaker is a 1937 Dictator Six with the optional sidemount which is missing from the mounting. I'm guessing that T.J Richards body company stretched the body, adding the middle door. That company had a business relationship with Studebaker, bodied many of their cars exported to your country.

The Plymouth is a 1935 Deluxe PJ 7 passenger sedan with a 128" wheelbase versus the standard 113" wheelbase of the regular 5 passenger models. Only 350 were built in this form with another 77 units as a 5 passenger Traveler sedan variation with a built-in trunk.

This model was intended for the export, livery and taxi markets. Appears as if this car was used for it's intended purpose. Probably covered a half-million miles with regular engine rebuilds and replacements until it was completely worn out.

Steve