Wide variances of opinion exist as to what constitutes an antique car.
To those unknowledgeable in history of the automobile it is often merely
a relative description of an old car. The Veteran Motor Car Club of
America classifies any car over 35 years old as antique. The Antique
Automobile Club of America considers all pre-1930 models qualifying as
antiques. The Horseless Carriage Club limit their choices for antique
designation to pre-1916 cars. As we said, the term is somewhat relative.
[Illustration: 1912 Chalmers
This high-wheeled, 4 cylinder speedster is a fine example of an
early sports car. In 1910 Chalmers won the Glidden Trophy.]
[Illustration: 1909 Fuller
In 1909 and 1910 two companies were producing autos with the Fuller
name—The Angus Automobile Company of Angus, Nebraska and the Fuller
Buggy Company of Jackson, Michigan. The inflatable tires identify
this model as being made in Jackson, Michigan.]
[Illustration: 1912 Cadillac
This gleaming blue beauty must have brought joy to the heart of its
first owner. The brass lamps and leather workings show great care.
Note the early “bucket” seats.]
[Illustration: 1906 “N” Ford
This early model come off the line just three years after Henry Ford
produced his first auto. It is the first car to be seen as you enter
Henry’s Ford Garage.]
[Illustration: 1902 Oldsmobile
This curved dash Olds was powered by a single cylinder engine and
steered with a tiller. It was the world’s first mass produced
automobile.]
[Illustration: 1902 Schacht
A 1902 gem with double chain drive. This hard wheeler was one of the
earlier models with a steering wheel. Note the hand crank in back
for the rear-mounted motor.]
[Illustration: 1917 Hupmobile Roadster
Very few of this model are found today. This 4 cylinder roadster was
capable of 45 miles an hour and sold for $1,265.00 new. What is now
known as the antique era was rapidly coming to a close and many of
the refinements of production efficiency can be noted on this car.]
[Illustration: 1910 Flanders
The Flanders was marketed by Studebaker and remained unchanged for
the years of its manufacture, 1909-1912. It has a 4 cylinder engine
and a 3 speed transmission. This model was noted for its
mother-in-law seat, a single seat in the rear.]
[Illustration: 1909 Auburn Touring
If cars could speak, this particular Auburn could tell much of the
early history and settling of Central South Dakota. It was used for
many years to transport settlers to their claims, some a full day’s
ride from Murdo. Fully restored in early 1971, it is now on
display.]
[Illustration: Autos On Review
From left to right—1914 Ford Touring, 1917 Crow-Elkhart, 1913
Hupmobile and a 1913 Ford Speedster.]