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FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

I recently picked up a very old roll of exposed film for $2 at an antique store. Specifically, it was Kodak Verichrome, which was made between 1930 and 1956. I attempted to develop it, and ended up with only two very foggy images on the roll. One of them had a car in it, and I have to think that's probably the best way to get an idea as to how old the film is. Here's a scan:

Like I said, the film was very fogged, but can anybody tell what kind of car that might be?

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:00

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# ? Nov 22, 2009 01:46

leica: Jan 23, 2006; "Pussy, money and race cars. That's pretty much all I care about."

I think it's a Packard, not sure what model or year though.

Calling Lobsterboy to the thread.....

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:10

Cynode: Apr 11, 2006; Cynode

Shot in the dark, but 1950-ish Oldsmobile 88 Convertible?

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:14

I HATE CARS: May 10, 2009

That's quite clearly a hardtop - not a convertible.

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:35

MrSaturn: Sep 08, 2004; Go ahead, laugh. They all laugh at first...

1953 Chevy Bel Air Sedan

Click here for the full 884x652 image.

edit: ah poo poo the chrome doesn't match up. I think its a '52.

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:39

Cynode: Apr 11, 2006; Cynode

I HATE CARS posted:

That's quite clearly a hardtop - not a convertible.

Yeah, I'm half blind and need glasses, but saw the curve of the side windows as the top of the windshield on a convertible. SO I change my answer to 1950-ish Oldsmobile 88 =)

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:40

Helmet Jap: Dec 25, 2004; this account was a jesus day present =]

I went ahead and messed around with the exposure. I also drew lines to where the roofline and the fenders are. hope it helps OP

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:42

Elephanthead: Sep 11, 2008

You are clearly in the 50s at the earliest, that should help you date the photos.

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:49

Helmet Jap: Dec 25, 2004; this account was a jesus day present =]

1951 Packard 200 Club Sedan?

Edit: nevermind its a coupe and alot of things are different.

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:51

Helmet Jap: Dec 25, 2004; this account was a jesus day present =]

sorry to spam, but here are all the 1951-52 packard cars

# ? Nov 06, 2009 13:54

mazachan: Apr 18, 2005; Puppies

Helmet Jap posted:

sorry to spam, but here are all the 1951-52 packard cars

don't think it's a packard, since none of the passenger side windows match up.

# ? Nov 06, 2009 14:25

LloydDobler: Oct 15, 2005; You must think I'm a dick.

I think whatcha got there is a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 4-door Futuramic. It is very hard to find pictures of it besides this one.

Edit: 98

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# ? Nov 06, 2009 20:15

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Awesome, that looks like it. Thanks guys!

# ? Nov 06, 2009 21:04

Mr. Wiggles: Dec 01, 2003; Predicando a la esperanza

LloydDobler posted:

I think whatcha got there is a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 4-door Futuramic. It is very hard to find pictures of it besides this one.

Edit: 98

I wish cars still looked this good.

# ? Nov 06, 2009 21:39

TurboLuvah: Jul 24, 2004; Scientifically proven to be more fuel efficient than hybrids!

LloydDobler posted:

I think whatcha got there is a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 4-door Futuramic. It is very hard to find pictures of it besides this one.

Edit: 98

I want one of these cars.

# ? Nov 07, 2009 03:54

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