My PreWarCar

identification of REO speedometer/odometer

Author: Heidi Marvin Thursday, 26 April 2012

Good morning, I was looking for some help in identifying a REO speedometer/odometer i found when sorting through some of my late uncles things.  I am looking to find out what year automobile this would be for.  I do not know if it works or not.  Any way to give me some type of value for it?  Thank you for your help Heidi Marvin

My '29 Alfa Romeo 6c 1750 SS

Author: Terry Forrest Friday, 27 April 2012

Here are a couple of photos of my Alfa taken shortly after its arrival in Australia in July 1929 . Ch no 6c 0312894

Unknown Cyld Head

Author: Dan Taber Wednesday, 25 April 2012

I purchaced this cyld head at a estate auction and I have cleaned it up. I cannot  find any manufacture name on it please help me solve the mystery.

Rex Simplex and Ernst Valentin (upd. 1908 NSU ?)

Author: Peter Lattey Wednesday, 25 April 2012

This is a photo of my Great uncle Ernst Valentin at the wheel of a car in 1908 in Berlin, Germany.  Ernst Valentin was the principal engineer at the Berliner MotorWagen Fabrik or Berlin Motorcar factory. I believe that he was the principal designer for Rex Simplex Trucks and other Rex Simplex vehicles.  Can anyone tell me what model of vehicle this is? Does anyone know where there is a Rex Simplex vehicle that is still in existence?  Does anyone have any information about the Rex Simplex vehicles from about 1906 to 1933? 1933 is about when Ernst Valentin was kicked out of Germany for being Jewish. My family is mounting an exhibition about my great uncle and we would love to have one in the exhibition.

Peter Lattey

Supposed Railton (upd. '34/35 Hudson - Railton ?)

Author: Jan Roosenburg Tuesday, 24 April 2012

This is supposedly a 1933 Railton Essex Terraplane. I do not believe so, but what on earth is it?

Unknown cylinder head (upd. 1913 Cadillac)

Author: Dan Taber Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Hello all, I had purchased this head in a auction, I have cleaned it but could not find any markings besides numbers but no manufacture. If you can identify this head, it would solve the mystery! 

editor: dear Dan, don't let us walk in the dark, Please provide dimensions. 

Rear axle riddles (upd. Numbers added)

Author: Chris Monday, 23 April 2012

We are trying to identify these rear axles, any help would be appreciated. Thank you. editor: - ALWAYS supply at least soem measurements on parts that you like to have identified. - and ALWAYS check the parts for any numbers or text.

Centenaire Mystery

Author: Francois de backer Friday, 20 April 2012

Dans quelle voiture se déplacent ces braves dames.

On their way to flying Scotsman

Author: Joris Bergsma Thursday, 19 April 2012

Dutch participants in the Flying Scotsman Rally, organised by Philip Young went on board Friday night. Here showing the Lancia Lambda of Leo Schildkamp and the Lagonda of ?

Italian rally enthusiasts.

Author: Bart Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Do not forget to bring your own stickers at the Via Flaminia !