My Dad's car after WWII

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The photo looks like some of the early color prints that were just comming available at the beginning of WWII. They have a tendency to yellow as the bleach out. The color film had a way to go before the technology made it color fast. I've included a photo that was taken for my Pop while he was still in training during WWII his old 35 Tudor was rough but it got him all over the country in that time frame. The photo in question definitely has some ear marks of the 28/29 Model A phaeton. The photo is just not in good enough shape to satisfy some folks. This is another yellow photo.
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Perhaps a little hint of color
 

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I do not think that is a Ford either. Too many features are not matching up.

Interesting addition to the hood sides of that 35. Same thing was done to the 35 in my avatar. At first I thought it was paint, but in your photo it almost looked like some sort of add on pieces.
 
The key is a good shot of the A pillar. The 28/29 had the distinctive shape to the cowl that just can't be seen in that photograph. If you have another photo with better quality and resolution, it could more easily be identified. The aftermarket headlamps (maybe sealed beam) and steely wheels with caps were common upgrades in that time frame.

I'm not sure what was done on the 35 Ford hood. My pop pretty much bought cars and drove them. I doubt if he did any changes himself but in those days, it may have been that way when he bought it. He sold the car, likely in Avon Park, FL., just before they flew their brand new bombers over to North Africa in 1944.
 
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Hubcaps are probably 49 ford if you notice the dimple in the center. The dimple could also have been hand made.
 
I tried taking pictures of the picture in different light, scanning, and modifying in paint but I didn't make any progress. Would sending this to a commercial photo restorer be a good idea?
 
I'm a long way from an expert but the steering wheel looks other than an A as said, the windshield looks more Model T,taller than an A. And the doors attach further back on the cowl than an A or T Also if a 29 it does not have Edsel's French dip on the cowl. That could mean a cut down sedan. Just musings
 
fander said:
I tried taking pictures of the picture in different light, scanning, and modifying in paint but I didn't make any progress. Would sending this to a commercial photo restorer be a good idea?
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It would have to be scanned at a high resolution and then some time would have to be spent to correct the deterioration and then a new digital print would be made. I don't think the cost to do it would make you happy.
This is a partial example of what can be done considering that the posted pic is of low resolution.


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Not really, more like faded color and enhanced color.
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I don't think it's a standard. I realize there is only one horn, but the windshield looks like it may be chrome and there is the deluxe stainless on the grille.
 
There's not much doubt but that the picture posted at the start of this thread is of a 1928-29 Ford Model A Phaeton Model 35-A. There were only minor cosmetic body differences between the two years. The brake/tail light shown would indicate 1929, however the absence of outside door handles (possibly one is partially showing on front door) is a 1928 indicator. Possible that this vehicle was a transitional model with some characteristics of both years, or that some changes were made over the years along with the other obvious changes/differences - wheels/tires and headlight upgrades, windwings and the outside doorpost mirror.

I first took the picture and added some body line highlighting and then as an afterthought added in the second picture of a 1929 for comparison.

If you were to post this on the Model A Forum I'm pretty sure that what I've indicated would be confirmed. Thanks for the challenge - it seems that there's always lots of interest in these mystery identification posts!


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In the original photo there is a trunk on the back and it makes the length deceptive. The car has the typical Model A gas tank. If it's not a Model A, then what other car had a cowl mounted tank?
 
I don't know...something about the cowl and windshield stanchions don't seem Ford. That kick to the back of the rear fender is off, the front lip of the grille shell has too much radius. Maybe it's the light. I don't know. Mystery Hour...
 
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