Mr Ezzeldin sent us this photograph from back in the days. The car on the photograph is a 15 ph. Crossley. Better known as the ``Shelsley`` model. This sporting version was introduced in 1913, with the well-known peaked / V shaped radiator. Many of the Crossley cars were delivered in chassis only form. Then either Crossley themselves or independent coach builders built several two and four-seater bodies on the customer’s request.
This specific photograph is taken in front of Villa Austria at Road 12 Maadi, Cairo in Egypt. Which was probably around 1914. Back then, the car was owned by (we think) the man sitting behind the steering wheel. We think so, because we do know for sure, the car was later owned by Annie Gismann (the little baby in the photograph). Which we assume is his daughter (or other relative), she owned the car until her death in 1969.
After her death, it is a mystery what happened with the car. Is there anyone who knows this story, knows more about this specific car, or maybe more about these makes? Please let us know, and comment below!
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Source: Monarchy and Dynasty
Sent in by Mahmoud Ezzeldin