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  Heinz

• Nov 30, 2014

Oh - such a 'tired old car'! Looks funny!

 

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  mfohl

• Nov 30, 2014

Any idea how old the plates are?

 

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  paul_c5x4

• Nov 30, 2014

mfohl said:

Any idea how old the plates are?

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From the markings on the side of the van, the plate dates from the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910). At a guess, I would say this photograph was taken sometime around 1908, plus or minus two years.

 

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  bdial

• Nov 30, 2014

The closest match I can find in a quick search is a Peugeot from 1905;http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/images/thumb/c/cb/Im1905V100-p138d.jpg/757px-Im1905V100-p138d.jpg

 

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  mfohl

• Dec 1, 2014

What a great find.

 

• pbromaghin

• Dec 1, 2014

Looks like it hit an animal.

 

• lhoff601

• Dec 1, 2014

pbromaghin said:

Looks like it hit an animal.

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I would guess it hit a horse: there were still plenty of them on the streets, then. 'Wonder if this was an insurance photo?...

 

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  paul_c5x4

• Dec 2, 2014

bdial said:

The closest match I can find in a quick search is a Peugeot from 1905;http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/images/thumb/c/cb/Im1905V100-p138d.jpg/757px-Im1905V100-p138d.jpg

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Don't think so - The image linked to has chain drive to the rear axle. It is more likely a Daimler chassis or a Star of Wolverhampton - Will know more if/when I can track down the registration number (AH 502). lhoff601: We suspect it was photographed as part of an insurance claim (another avenue to explore) - Several other negatives in the collection are of carriages with broken spokes.

 

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  sly

• Dec 2, 2014

It's a Royal Mail vehicle, maybe post office history could help?