Gramophones and cars.

[phonojim]

Neat car show. Armstrong Siddeley just sounds sooo British. BTW: What is the black roadster in the lower left part of the picture?
When I was a kid, I bought a lot of Dinky toys and that was where I learned about many otherwise unknown (at least to us Yanks) British makes. We all knew about MGs, Jaguars, Triumphs and Austin Healeys but not all of the other makes. I have had the good fortune over the years of owning a 1962 Sprite, a 1976 Midget and a 1973 (or 74, not sure anymore) MGB w/chrome bumpers; it was made the year they changed over to the big rubber front-end. All were daily drivers and I especially wanted to restore the MGB, but never got the chance. I'd still like to have another one, but with factory wires and overdrive. BTW: could you please post a complete picture of your car? Otherwise I will have to find my Dinky collectors book.
Estott, I think the ignorant questions can be expected because technology has taken us so far from even phonographs, let alone antique phonographs or (gasp!) cylinders, that they are completely out of most people's realm of experience. At the most, they are perceived as quaint relics seen occasionally behind glass in museums or in a movie background, etc. I recently demonstrated my VTLA to someone my age (67) and even he was blown away by it. So, if him, how much more for a young person? I can remember demonstrating an Edison cylinder player at a church social in the early '70s and even then, most people had never seen one. I guess we just have to be patient with them so they at least have an awareness, if not outright interest.

Jim

[epigramophone]

The black two seater in the foreground is a Dellow, based on Ford running gear and very popular for hillclimb trials in it's day.

My cars are pictured on Page 2 of the "Why do you do what you do?" thread.

I had better stop talking cars now, before anyone reminds me that this is not a classic car forum, but thankyou for your interest.

[epigramophone]

Another gramophone and another car.

The Columbia 204 portable was purchased new in 1934 as a twenty-first birthday present for a favourite aunt, from whom I eventually inherited it.

The 1947 Morris was purchased by my wife's great uncle in 1952, and I have been it's custodian since 1973.

[HisMastersVoice]

For the review of the car guys here - The newest member of our family, a 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner DeLuxe. The back seat is more comfortable than the sofa in the house! The engine was completely rebuilt last summer, and it drives like a dream (or a "Palace on Wheels" as "Miss Sally Dickenson, Travel Fashion Authority" states in the brochure). I'm looking forward to driving it around this summer with a portable phonograph stowed in the luggage compartment. You'll see from one of the photos why this car was destined for a record collector.

1940 Dodge Side View

1940 Dodge Front View

1940 Dodge Rear Emblem with Glenn Miller reference

1940 Dodge and 1966 Chevy Corvair getting to know each other

[Andersun]

Speaking of Dodges, here is my 1943 ¾ ton command car.

[De Soto Frank]

For the review of the car guys here - The newest member of our family, a 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner DeLuxe. The back seat is more comfortable than the sofa in the house! The engine was completely rebuilt last summer, and it drives like a dream (or a "Palace on Wheels" as "Miss Sally Dickenson, Travel Fashion Authority" states in the brochure). I'm looking forward to driving it around this summer with a portable phonograph stowed in the luggage compartment. You'll see from one of the photos why this car was destined for a record collector.

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That is a beautiful D-14, HMV ! I LOVE that buttery-yellow color !

So much more interesting than my basic-black '41 De Soto S-8 sedan!


I hauled plenty of talking machines home in the back of my 1948 Chrysler New Yorker, when I was in college...


Back to the first post in the thread, in the middle row, just to the right of the Parent and toddler, I think I see a '28-'29 Ford Model A Sport Coupe...

[yankmycrank]

Any chance we could see some photos of your Armstrong-Siddeley? We tool around in a '57 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer--that is, when it's not in the shop!!

[epigramophone]

Here is the car on wedding duty just a couple of weeks ago.
My garage proprietor was the bridegroom and I provided the car at no charge.
Having one's repair man in one's debt has to be a good move

[HisMastersVoice]

Having one's repair man in one's debt has to be a good move

That rarely happens!