Historic Hood River
Car and Driver
4-24-2024
Notes
This is Paul Barnett, husband of the famous Dr. Ruth Barnett.  But as you might have guessed, I’m more interested in this fine automobile. Any guesses?
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Pat A
Studebacker 1916 or 17.
I recognize the round logo and those fenders.
Known as Steady breakers, I call them stupid backers. Car guys always have a sarcastic name for the other guys ride!
Dale Nicol
I’ll take a stab at the cars ID and it looks to me like a 1913 or so, Oldsmobile……the radiator emblem is tough to get details, but the Oldsmobile’s outline was quite similar. The wheel grease caps are unusual too. Packard used this design style as well.
Dale Nicol
It looks to me like a right hand drive, 1913 Oldsmobile era touring car.
The wheel grease caps design are unique too….Packard has a similar design.