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A recent development in Ireland
Patrick writes: "I discovered (amongst junk) a photographic glass plate which was acquired at an Antique Fair in Ireland many years ago and had it scanned and printed. Perhaps the current owner may be...
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A Cambrai Battle Mystery (update: Lion Peugeot?)
Les from Auckland, New Zealand found this photo at a local exhibition about the First World War. The photo shows tired British (despite the German helmet) soldiers who try to make a little fun in the...
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Splendid cars from the rich and famous
A car tells you something about the person driving it. Here a handfull of exceptional cars as offered by RM Sotheby's at their Arizona sale, 28-29 January.The 1936 Jensen Ford Tourer is a rare beast,...
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Alike the 1938 Thompson 'White Mouse' Racing Special
Jack del Borello writes: "I have a very similar looking racing special over in Perth Western Australia which was built by Jack Neslon in 1939. It is a Ford 10 based race car and became known as the...
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Tourist Trophy Trio
The Ulster Tourist Trophy race may not have quite the same romantic cachet as motor sport events held in Le Mans or Monaco, but for local enthusiast Simon Thomas the now little-remembered races held...
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The Slim Lady 'Fatman' Mystery (upd.: Stutz, Cadillac or French?)
When we received this lovely picture from the nice people at Retromobile we all tried to answer the questions it contained. Are the overalls cotton or linen? We don't care - what's the car!? And how...
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What is it? Quiz #412
We were pleased to find these pictures which give such clear detail, but we had to ask our friends what it was. Now we know, but do you? The car was made in France in 1920 and although we don't know...
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A not so excellent Excelsior photo?
Matthieu Cuppens from Belgium found this intriguing picture of an unidentified Grand Sport. He wonders if we are looking at an Excelsior racing car. This primarily based on the general appearance and...
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Monday morning mystery at the opening of Gwelo school hostel in 1911 (update:...
Andre sent us this photo and writes: "The picture shows the arrival of Sir William Henry Milton, then Administrator of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), at the Gwelo (now Gweru) Public School (later...
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A mystery DOHC engine? (update: Vanblerck marine?)
Jiri Langer sent a few photos of an attractive yet unidentified DOHC engine. Jiri's estimate is that it is a 1200 cc and he likes to add that some auxiliary parts may be of later date . The...
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Advertising classics
No need to prove that using a classic for your business is a great way to advertise. Yesterday we gave a recent example at PostWarClassic.com yesterday. It is a coincidence that both are Citroën or is...
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Follow up Material on DOHC Mystery!
Jiri Langer provides us with 'new' old photos of the DOHC mystery engine presented last Tuesday. Despite all 'marine' characteristics (possibly of later date) the engine once was mounted in a...
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Paris in the spring?
Spring is still far far away, but those who are planning 'to do' Rétromobile next week may think differently. Traditionally the Paris' show will ooze with plans and ideas for the coming season. Clubs,...
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About Quiz #412: Janemian
The picture in last week's quiz shows the insides of a 1920 Janemaine which has an unique layout and is shown on this page from Motor Age October 1920. Other sources quote a flat twin engine fitted to...
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A hard to get Church Find
You may have seen this story already in another web location recently. But we thought the find so interesting that we didn't want to keep it from those who may have missed it. by our Rooky Reporter:...
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1920's Motor Garage in Valencia, Spain
William Hearne is avoiding the wet & cold homeclimate and spends the winterdays near Valencia: "June and I always try to get away [when possible] from the U.K. winters. This year we are in...
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How to find the PreWarCar-stand at Rétromobile
The car showing is an interpretation of a never finished 200 HP Fiat 'Land Speed Record Car' project conceived in 1905. Originally the car was designed to use two mated giant four cylinder engines,...
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A Delage date for your diary
Louise Delage started his company in 1905 and soon went racing to promote his wonderful cars. Different years - different formulae - different capacity engines. The 1926-1927 Grand Prix formula...
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Pedal cars add to a Glorious childhood
During the recent days and weeks a large number of PreWarCar motoring enthusiasts have been preparing for their annual pilgrimage to Paris for Rétromobile. We therefore hunted high and low for a French...
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What is it? Quiz #413
You have no idea how much we would like to look under the bonnet of this neat french sports car. It is made by one those double named french marques that tickle your fantasy and no matter the sound of...
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