Re: far away from home

Posted by 58L8134 On 2018/11/21 18:27:08

The wedding party's '36 Eight sedan could be the basic 1400 or the 5/7 passenger 1401/ 1402, models popular with livery operations. The bald winter tire side-mount suggest the scarcity of the immediate postwar years.

Moving to 1949 finds the livery company in improved condition. From right to left are a '39 '38 120 with side mount, a new 1949 Chevrolet, a 1936 Buick 90 Limited judging by the length of the visible roof, a '37 Terraplane, likely a Big Boy 5/7 passenger sedan, a commercial model built specifically for the purpose. The last is a guess, possibly an Opel. It will have to be positively identified by those familiar with European cars.

By the nice shiny paint and clean appearance, plus appropriately attired chauffeurs, this was a successful livery company that had prospered. The single additional driving lights are very European.

Steve

Edit: Thanks Mal, I can never recall that detail difference between the '38 and '39 120.