Antiques of Yesteryear
ANTIQUE CARS
Wide variances of opinion exist as to what constitutes an antique car. To those unknowledgeable in history of the automobile it is often merely a relative description of an old car. The Veteran Motor Car Club of America classifies any car over 35 years old as antique. The Antique Automobile Club of America considers all pre-1930 models qualifying as antiques. The Horseless Carriage Club limit their choices for antique designation to pre-1916 cars. As we said, the term is somewhat relative.
1912 Chalmers
This high-wheeled, 4 cylinder speedster is a fine example of an early sports car. In 1910 Chalmers won the Glidden Trophy.
1909 Fuller
In 1909 and 1910 two companies were producing autos with the Fuller name—The Angus Automobile Company of Angus, Nebraska and the Fuller Buggy Company of Jackson, Michigan. The inflatable tires identify this model as being made in Jackson, Michigan.
1912 Cadillac
This gleaming blue beauty must have brought joy to the heart of its first owner. The brass lamps and leather workings show great care. Note the early “bucket” seats.
1906 “N” Ford
This early model come off the line just three years after Henry Ford produced his first auto. It is the first car to be seen as you enter Henry’s Ford Garage.
1902 Oldsmobile
This curved dash Olds was powered by a single cylinder engine and steered with a tiller. It was the world’s first mass produced automobile.
1902 Schacht
A 1902 gem with double chain drive. This hard wheeler was one of the earlier models with a steering wheel. Note the hand crank in back for the rear-mounted motor.
1917 Hupmobile Roadster
Very few of this model are found today. This 4 cylinder roadster was capable of 45 miles an hour and sold for $1,265.00 new. What is now known as the antique era was rapidly coming to a close and many of the refinements of production efficiency can be noted on this car.
1910 Flanders
The Flanders was marketed by Studebaker and remained unchanged for the years of its manufacture, 1909-1912. It has a 4 cylinder engine and a 3 speed transmission. This model was noted for its mother-in-law seat, a single seat in the rear.
1909 Auburn Touring
If cars could speak, this particular Auburn could tell much of the early history and settling of Central South Dakota. It was used for many years to transport settlers to their claims, some a full day’s ride from Murdo. Fully restored in early 1971, it is now on display.
Autos On Review
From left to right—1914 Ford Touring, 1917 Crow-Elkhart, 1913 Hupmobile and a 1913 Ford Speedster.