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- didusay39 January 5
- hudsonsplasher1 January 5
- kyonasaskia January 6
- paulrhd29nz January 5
1916 Race Car & Driver (George Stevens) ID Help Needed
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Hi,
I have a postcard here from 1916. It is a posed real photo-type postcard of a man (George Stevens) sitting in what appears to be a race-car. What this driver wrote on the back of the postcard makes me think that he was perhaps notable in the sport, as it reads, "My dear Vellie, I hope you will find this card a good souvenir of the old sport --With my best Regards, Yours, George" The postcard was never sent through the mail, as there is no stamp nor postmark or address. On the 'Name And Address Here' side, is written, "To my dear friend Vellie Curtis". Does anyone know 1. what kind of car this is, and 2. who this George Stevens is?
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The car looks like a 1910 or 11 Overland speedster. Never heard of George Stevens.
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The car looks newer than 1916,right hand drive mostly pre 1913. Car looks a lot like a Kissel Kar semi racer. Gas tank leaning forward I think was a Kissel Kar way . But I could be wrong. If you go to www.supercars.net and look up 1912 Kissel Kar there is an image of a 1912 4-40 semi racer that I restored back in 05. Looks a lot like the one on the post card. Kissel's were known for to be very well built.
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most defiantly an Overland.
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Wow. Thanks for your info guys. I can't believe you restore these cars. Very cool.
