Caption- "Men and car, ca. 1910?"
This photo is among a group including a photo of a guest house in Busselton. It is possible that this is what might be called in the USA a Depot Hack, to serve the guest house.
Dane.
Dane,
This would be another candidate to let them know the photo was not taken in 1910. Note the black radiator was introduced during calendar year 1916 on the 1917 model year cars. The demountable wheels in front if original to the chassis would date it 1919 or later. It still has the old style front motor mounting bearing /front spring/engine mount rather than the later style that was introduced during the 1921 model year cars (USA – not sure when for Canadian production). I also think I see the running board bracket - i.e. no splash apron. If you look between the first two men who are standing on the left side of the photo. Then if you zoom in on the rear wheel I think it is possibly a TT. I would recommend you suggest to them they date their photo 1919 or later. But clearly it is later than 1910. Thanks for posting the photo.
Respectfully submitted,
Hap l9l5 cut off
Thanks Hap. Yes it was obvious to me that it had to be 1917 or later by the radiator, then 1919 or later by the wheels. I also feel that both the length and that rather stronger-looking rear wheel makes it a TT.
I'll be in touch with the library.
Dane.
What an interesting way to build that depot hack body. Dane, while you are communicating with the library, ask them to move the people out of the way so we can see the details of the construction. The wrought metalwork supporting the roof would certainly allow plenty of flexing, but that could well be a master stroke because the body would flex with the chassis rather than tear itself apart at the joints.
Interesting!
Allan from down under.
Caption has now been adjusted.
Allan, they kept chasing those fellows out of the photo, but they all returned instantly each time!
They could be going to a HAT MAKERS convention.