Harry P. Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Remember: DO NOT post clues or answers here! If you know the answer, PM me with specific year, make and model. The answer: 1948 Pontiac Torpedo
mikemodeler Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 She is a beauty Harry and I think I know this one! I just might go 2 for 2 on this Auto ID thing!
Harry P. Posted April 2, 2012 Author Posted April 2, 2012 Remember, I need the specific model name...
bigphoto Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Got it. Why does that not surprise me Mr. Anderson!!
CorvairJim Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 I think I've got it. The year and model might be off, but as for the make, yeah, I'm pretty certain. And Mike, the rear wiper was optional...
customsrus Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 The rear wiper threw me a curve..... The wiper threw me off at first. But after closer examination I believe I have the correct answer (I think). And if I am wrong I will change my answer on friday.
CorvairJim Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 ... And if I am wrong I will change my answer on friday. Always a good plan!
puddingwrestler Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Arrrr! The Great Grey and Green Land Whale! Whar be me Harpoon? ...I think I know this one, but I will need to think on it.
mikemodeler Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 After several failed attempts I was able to determine the correct year and model ( I think, Harry hasn't given me the official word) but it was fun! Thanks Harry, I am liking this!
Harry P. Posted April 3, 2012 Author Posted April 3, 2012 After several failed attempts I was able to determine the correct year and model ( I think, Harry hasn't given me the official word) but it was fun! Thanks Harry, I am liking this! I gotta say... you really worked for this one! And yes, you finally got it right!
MrObsessive Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I gotta say, this has been one of the more difficult ones for me as well..............but I finally got it!
Harry P. Posted April 3, 2012 Author Posted April 3, 2012 I think this ID Quiz has set the all-time record for wrong answers!
mikemodeler Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 I think this ID Quiz has set the all-time record for wrong answers! that's cuz you are getting very specific in the answer, which I understand now! the correct answer wasn't that hard once I knew where to find it, but I ain't sharing that secret with ANYONE !
Harry P. Posted April 3, 2012 Author Posted April 3, 2012 that's cuz you are getting very specific in the answer, which I understand now! Year, make and model. That's all I ask, every time.
MikeMc Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 The car was easy...The name was another story.....Its the wipers fault.
Harry P. Posted April 6, 2012 Author Posted April 6, 2012 This ID Quiz set the record for most wrong answers and most right answers! Most wrong answers because almost everyone said this car is a 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak. But once I told you you were wrong, most of you got it right on the second, or third, or even fourth guess! There was no such car as a 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak. In 1948, Pontiacs were available in three model lines: the entry-level "FLeetleader" series, the mid-range "Torpedo" series, and the high-end "Streamliner" series. The "Silver Streak" script on the fender was a reference to the car's engine, it was not the car's model name. The car in the picture is a 1948 Pontiac Torpedo. Who got it right (most after several tries!): Haubenschild Badluck 13 Nitro Neil mr moto mr chips my66s55 thatz4u MikeMc wisdonm Thom Foxer Chris R big photo Draggon maltsr carsntrucks4u mikemodeler Drgon63 george 53 Johnny Corvair Jim trogdor customsrus mr obsessive Junkman
Dr. Cranky Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I wouldn't have gotten right EVER! Good one, Harry.
Art Anderson Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) I must disagree with this one: All my references, including Collectible Automobile, and an excellent Wikipedia along with several owner-identified photographs online, refer to this car as a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Custom Coupe. "Torpedo" was used on this body style when it was introduced in 1941, and for the truncated 1942 model year. Beginning with 1946, Pontiac labeled the car "Streamliner", which name carried over through the last of the fastback Pontiacs in 1952. Art Edited April 6, 2012 by Art Anderson
Harry P. Posted April 6, 2012 Author Posted April 6, 2012 I must disagree with this one: All my references, including Collectible Automobile, and an excellent Wikipedia along with several owner-identified photographs online, refer to this car as a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Custom Coupe. "Torpedo" was used on this body style when it was introduced in 1941, and for the truncated 1942 model year. Beginning with 1946, Pontiac labeled the car "Streamliner", which name carried over through the last of the fastback Pontiacs in 1952. Art Here is the 1948 Pontiac brochure. http://www.oldcarbro...e/dirindex.html
Thom Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 My first guess a Streamliner. From the angle of the picture it was difficult to tell a 122" wheelbase from 119".
sjordan Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) http://commons.wikim..._1948_-_006.jpg http://commons.wikim...r_streak_-_1948 http://www.artfact.c...-1-c-31b4299988 The description of the "Silver Streak" name in the 3rd link above seems somewhat dubious in saying that the name referred to the chrome stripes. Wikipedia says it's the Straight-8 engine. However, the brochure shown by Harry shows the Silver Streak script on the Fleetleader, which is described as a six-cylinder car. As far as "Torpedo" is concerned, I would think that an auction house like Bonham's would have the paperwork to prove it. http://en.wikipedia....raight-8_engine It's all very confusing. Edited April 6, 2012 by sjordan
mikemodeler Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I must disagree with this one: All my references, including Collectible Automobile, and an excellent Wikipedia along with several owner-identified photographs online, refer to this car as a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Custom Coupe. "Torpedo" was used on this body style when it was introduced in 1941, and for the truncated 1942 model year. Beginning with 1946, Pontiac labeled the car "Streamliner", which name carried over through the last of the fastback Pontiacs in 1952. Art I hear you Art as I made about 6 attempts at the correct model and year before getting it correct. Ironically enough, I found the very image online that Harry used and it was from that I was finally able to submit the answer. This one was a tough one because of the exact nature of the model and the fact that there were a bunch of other models that looked similar. If I hadn't found that same image online, I don't know if I would have been able to get it right. At least next week we just have to figure out if it is real or model!
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