[SEL] OT : Unknown Chain Drive Car circa 1916

[Mark Shulaw]

Hi Eldon,
The car being built earlier then the photo does appear to be the case. Its 
just credited that the photo was circa 1916. You're info about Vanderbilt 
Cup racers seem to be right on target and heading me in the right 
direction.  Found a web site with photos of them. Those cars are so very 
similar to this one.
In the 1916 era Duesenberg was still working to get a foothold in the auto 
industry and may have just known the owner of the car and wanted a photo of 
himself in the car at that time. Notice the make-shift fenders on the car, 
probably an afterthought to make the car more comfortably driveable in 
regular useage.  Just imaging owning that car today.
          Thank You,   Mark


At 10:52 AM 2/14/08, you wrote:
>Mark:
>
>The car dates to much earlier than 1916.  Probably pre-1910.  I'm sure 
>I've seen a photo of it somewhere else, maybe an early Indianapolis 
>Vanderbilt Cup racer.
>
>Take care - Elden

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