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About Quiz # 163 : White Model Thirty
Number 163 was a quiz which attracted lots of White experts. Among many who had the make right we received no less than three answers that were totally spot on !!! For us the nasty task yo decide who came up with the very best answer. After much deliberation we chose Tom Chaney who wrote: 'If the casual observer were to merely look at the paint job and
say, 'It looks like a White touring car!' he would be almost to the correct
answer. It's a 1913 White 5-passenger Model GAF 30 horsepower
gasoline-powered touring car. This vehicle, built by The White Company of
Cleveland, Ohio, USA, was originally offered in dark green, maroon and two
shades of grey. A previous restorer apparently chose to be more literal with
the color. Priced at $2500, this auto came with electric starter and
headlamps standard. The company, which began as a manufacturer of sewing
machines is also famous for its line of steam automobiles built between
1900-1910.'
Well done Tom. The RoadMap/PreWarCar gillet/vest is on its way and with this third correct answer you now join the ranks of the jury. One of the jury members, Mark Dawber found this interesting website about a
1913 White owned by Fred Bell and has been in his family for a very
long time. (photo by Ian & Keith Canouse showing another White radiator with the rare radiator badge - only seen on early models. It shows the 'W' of White, the W-ings of the Albatros and when you click the photo for a zoom you'll see the Wave-top radiator again behind all that)
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Friday, 02 September 2005
Number 163 was a quiz which attracted lots of White experts. Among many who had the make right we received no less than three answers that were totally spot on !!! For us the nasty task yo decide who came up with the very best answer. After much deliberation we chose Tom Chaney who wrote: 'If the casual observer were to merely look at the paint job and
say, 'It looks like a White touring car!' he would be almost to the correct
answer. It's a 1913 White 5-passenger Model GAF 30 horsepower
gasoline-powered touring car. This vehicle, built by The White Company of
Cleveland, Ohio, USA, was originally offered in dark green, maroon and two
shades of grey. A previous restorer apparently chose to be more literal with
the color. Priced at $2500, this auto came with electric starter and
headlamps standard. The company, which began as a manufacturer of sewing
machines is also famous for its line of steam automobiles built between
1900-1910.' 
