Counterfeit 1907 Thomas Flyer

[trulyvintage]

This is a counterfeit early brass car
assembled in Grand Junction, Colorado
many years ago before the Interweb
was really up and running.
It was represented as a 1907 Thomas Flyer,
at first glance it appeared it
just might be, but closer inspection
revealed otherwise.

Sold on the Interweb in 2017, safely
transported by me from Denver to
Washington state.

Jim

 

[trulyvintage]

For those who follow my travels
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I am always trying to learn
and share what I discover.

My curiosity led me to Stu Laidlaw
who was familiar with this vehicle
and the history of its creation.

Further research led me to conclude
the engine was of a later manufacture
and from LaFrance, it had been altered
to resemble a 1907 Thomas Flyer as
was the rest of the vehicle.
Forged manufacturer plates had
been attached to the frame and
body and rear differential.

Jim

 

[noboD]

Was it represented as a real one when you transported it? I know of a Mercedes Blitzen Benz that was recreated. A friend was involved in building it. It has since been accepted as real.

 

[ronn]

Harold Coker used to have the mkt cornered on those. He owned several when he was alive. The family did sell off a few when he passed.......