The Shorpy Photo Archive has some intriguing vintage images. This, for instance, taken in Washington, DC, circa 1917:
Or this 1920s shot of Italian baritone Giuseppe De Luca.
(h/t, Mick Hartley)
It's a beautiful car. Not built very well though...
Posted by: Brian H | May 06, 2009 at 09:39
Yes, build quality aside, it’s a handsome vehicle. Though I’m actually more taken with the enormous gloves being worn by the guy in the background. I could use a pair of those babies.
Posted by: David | May 06, 2009 at 09:48
The guy with the gloves looks like The Shadow. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow
Posted by: James S | May 06, 2009 at 10:11
This is why we don't make cars with wooden wheels any more.
Posted by: Wombat-socho | May 06, 2009 at 22:18
I just spent an hour browsing the Shorpy site. There's some amazing stuff. Thanks for highlighting it.
Posted by: carbon based lifeform | May 07, 2009 at 11:05
The top photo was taken in June, 1917. Al Gore was in town giving a lecture on Global Warming.
Posted by: Rob | May 07, 2009 at 12:30