Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

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Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by KBurket » Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:00 am

I picked up a January 1959 Popular Mechanics magazine at the Lemay Marymount car show and auction today.
Thought this quiz was interesting.
I’ll confirm the correct answer (according to the magazines page 268) if anyone figures it out.
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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by Norman Kling » Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:16 am

My guess would be about a 1922 T but the wheels are not stock.
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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:37 am

I think it might be a 490 Chevy. So many makes look similar. The cowl is too low for a Maxwell and the rear fender isn't Dodge.
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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by A Whiteman » Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:12 am

Yes I will vote for a 490 Chev as well..

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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:00 am

I'm curious about the article's comment about the top. It appears to be the same as the current photo of a 490 Cheby. (I'll go with 490 Chev too)
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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:25 pm

I see no reason for the comment about the top either. It looks the same to me as Adrian's picture. Thanks Adrian. The upholstery trim and bow arrangement is identical too. Also, the bow hanger at rear.
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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by KBurket » Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:55 pm

The magazine’s answer seemed fishy to me.
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Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:18 pm

Well, they were correct, it's not a Ford top ! :lol:

But they sure missed the boat identifying the car !
I hope they did a better job on the fish eggs.
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