Quiz Archive

What are those? # 36 (UPDATE)

We took some time to think it over and decided to follow the expert advise of Kit Foster in this: showing from left to right (cars with at least one headlamp showing): 1941 Studebaker Champion, 1929 Dodge Model DA, 1941-1946 Chevrolet Pickup, than the (due to size)almost impossible to identify 1939 Dodge D-11, 1936 Ford Standard(Deluxe, and last one 1941-46 International K-1 pickup. More interesting than the right answer is Kit's deduction on dating the photo: "Well, not prior to 1941, because we see vehicles not built before then. The '41 Studebaker, moreover, looks like it's been around a while, and has been fitted with accessory bumper guards (one of which makes the grille look like bold horizontal slats, which it is not). The essential clue in this case is the license plates. What plates? Precisely! None of the cars shows a plate, meaning that in this year Texas used only a rear plate. A little research, then shows us that it can only be from 1945 to mid-1947. Prior to and after that time Texas issued two plates for every vehicle." So far the jury.... The player Joseph P. McCormick instantly became a jury member himself. With sending the identical answer he became a three time winner himself. Congratulations Joseph! (photo courtesy Peter Bros. - since 1911) EARLIER TEXT: Fort Worth, Texas, early forties. Take a close look at the large version and you will find today's sponsor: Peters Bros. hats (they provided the photo, no hat for the editor). And yes our next question is - how many of the cars do you recognise? Just name Make/Year/type of all cars form which you can see at least one headlamp(six cars). Please list from Left to Right. Send your answer before 23.59 hrs NY-time, Sunday 27 October to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and add # 36 in the subject line.

Friday, 25 October 2002