The last day of the year also brings the last part of our six days 'Marathon' quiz. This small lady was born in Canada, but she was well-known for driving at Brooklands. Her first win was in a Wolseley Hornet, although she also raced Austins, Invicta, Bugatti and a Delage. She was seriously injured in a crash at the Brooklands Byfleet banking and never raced again.
All you have to do is guess this lady’s identity and the name of each of the persons we have shown you during the past few days.
As this is the last part you can now send in your answers but do so BEFORE Monday, January 7, 2008. PLEASE use the contact form and mention in the subject line of your email: Christmas Quiz.
From the participants with all answers correct, six names will be drawn at random. All six winners will receive the infamous PreWarCar T-shirt. Good luck and we hope you enjoyed this holiday season! (photo source to be disclosed next week) (RB) 

A unique radiator of a 1907 Nordenfelt car was stolen just two days back in South Africa. So take care when a mystery radiator is offered to you. Check full article at Motoring.co.za (reported by Bart Oosterling)  

Part five of our six days 'Marathon' quiz is another racing driver. He started his career in 1899 as a mechanic at the works of Gottlieb Daimler and became works driver for DMG in 1906. His last race was in 1914 but he kept on working for Mercedes until his retirement. All you have to do…   Read more

Just a few examples of the original lot of tin Chevy's is available. We and initiator of this idea Bernard Marreyt - well known dealer from Bruxelles- hope to send a maximum sum of money to the childrens home in India. So far Bernard received generous offers varying from Euro 100 up to US$ 750 euro a piece (!). Now it is up to you to place your bid on the last remaining examples of the Taico tin Chevy's .  

Part four of our six days 'Marathon' quiz is an American racing driver who had almost 2000 wins in his 25-year career. Yet he is most known for his ten starts (but only one win) in a very famous race. He said his greatest race was when he beat the number three of this quiz. All you have to do…   Read more

Part three of our six days 'Marathon' quiz is a man who went on to become a very famous racing driver after his first experience with a racing car he bought from a certain Henry. Apart from being a sportsman and a showman he also created a tyre that wore his name. All you have to do…
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Part two of our six days 'Marathon' quiz is a picture of a man whose name never appeared on the nameplate of a car, yet he became one of the most influential men in the Motor Industry. He was an apprentice of Samuel Colt, where he learned precision engineering. He developed an engine that was rejected by R.E. Olds, but was accepted by a new-formed company that was given the name of a French explorer. All you have to do...   Read more

This is the first of a six part quiz, especially made for this holiday season. All you have to do is guess this girl's identity and the name of each of the persons we show you during the next five days. All are in some way or another involved in motoring history. Some photos are easy, some are not. Everyone, including jury members can participate. To give you a clue: this young lady’s name is known in even the remotest corners of the world, not just by car aficionados like us. Just jot down her name, but please WAIT and DO NOT email us your answer before the last quiz person has been published. Of course you can email us on all other topics, because the PreWarCar offices are always staffed! From the participants with all answers correct, six names will be drawn at random. All six winners will receive the infamous PreWarCar T-shirt. Good luck and enjoy this holiday season! (photo source to be disclosed next week) (RB) 

When Father Christmas visited the PreWarCar offices in his Model A Speedster we just had to take his picture. Now we can turn to the presents!

(photo courtesy Jorge Zanatta)

Why not get your camera out and send us your X-mas-pics? Northern winters or Southern summers, we are always glad to see Santa in a pre-war car. (RB)  

Henry Ford captured the essence of motoring not only in the Model T itself, also in the marketing and advertising of the best sold car ever. This December advert under the headline above basically gives a generic claim that could count for any motorcar. The difference is made by whom is saying this about which car and at what occasion. This is the season of 'Driving Home for Christmas' and the season of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'. This is also the time that people want to be and are expected to be home. But also the season that is most demanding for any motorcar. Ford was the most affordable option to offer what the headline says without making an over-promise. The Model T brought you home no matter what. Whatever the distance was. Whatever the weather decided to be.
Enjoy a great Christmas with your family and friends. (1925 Ford Model T advert collection Hans Horwitz)