Mystery Photos

From reader Stephen W. Hayes: This is a 1917 photo of my 23-year-old father at the wheel of what he always referred to only as “The Roadster.” What is it? Best regards, Steve   Can you help identify it? Leave … More »

From reader Dave Otis:   In going through many pictures pertaining to my father-in-law, who recently passed away, I came across this photo taken in the Milwaukee, Wis., area of his family’s car prior to entering the war with the … More »

A reader shares: I work for a towing company in Minneapolis. This picture was taken inside the building. Can you or one of your readers identify the cars?     Can you help identify it? Leave your comments below! Have … More »

From reader Bill Macdonald This is a picture of my father, Mac Macdonald,  driving his pride and joy from Barton, Md., to central Wisconsin, where he had gotten a job as a lifeguard. I remember him telling me that it … More »

From reader Bob Ryan: This is an old family picture, probably taken on Long Island, N.Y. The people are a family friend, starting at the left, “Uncle” Louie Scarpatti, my grandmother Louise Ryan and my Father Raymond Ryan. In the … More »

From reader Dave Lefeber: I ran across this print in my photos of my family history. I am not familiar with the car or the possible modification that was done to the roof. It is not much to go on … More »

From reader Greg Ash: Attached are two pictures of a mirror with a built in wind-up clock.  The mirror measures 7 inches by 2.5 inches and the clock measures 1.1 inches square.  The clock has the name New Haven on … More »

From reader Doug Hartmann: I was recently traveling in New Zealand, and came across this car,  I wasn’t able to stop, so took the photo while driving by.  It appeared to be in quite nice condition.  Perhaps it is not … More »