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| "Nothing classier in the automobile world than this four-passenger, fore-door toy tonneau, mounted on the famous National 40 chassis. $2,600." |
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| "The seven-passenger body is longer and roomier. It is mounted on the National 40 chassis, which has ample power to carry twice as big a car. $3,000." |
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| "The popular and convenient open-front type of body may be had in either the five-passenger touring car or four-passenger toy tonneau. $2,500." |
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| "Faster than anything you will meet on the road, carrying you hundreds of miles without a stop, it is small wonder that this car is the favorite of men who want and can have the best in motordom. $2,500." |
Unless you wanted the limo model (below) it looks like you would be getting an open top. We have to wonder what it was like driving those cars in a heavy rain, or even worse, snow storm.
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| "Luxury is embodied in every line and movement of the National 40, seven-passenger limousine. Its appointments are as complete as it is possible to make them. $4,000." |
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| "Carrying four passengers in perfect comfort, the National toy tonneau has won its recognition as one of the neatest, trimmest body designs in motordom. $2,500." |
I was just wondering how many file cabinets it takes to hold your collection.
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Me too :))
DeleteHello John, Cool ads for these vintage vehicles.. Nice post, have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteGood morning John and what a grand post. I have always loved old cars and would be happy to own any one of these. They always look so regal.
ReplyDeleteI wonder where they kept the car during rainstorms. It was too early in the evolution of automobiles to have had garages, I suspect. Did they cover it with a big tarp? Very expensive, too, I might add! :-)
ReplyDeleteNational was made in Indianapolis and was one of the 4 brands that built what is now the Indianapolis Speedway as a test facility.
ReplyDeletevery cool. loved the 'fore-door' explanation.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, I love it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cars!!
ReplyDeleteThose cars are kind of cool,but I'll take my 4-wheel drive anytime.
ReplyDeleteProbably was quite the car back in the day. My dad loved his old car many years ago, he had a need for speed.
ReplyDeleteAs a teenager I used to collect anything that
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then a Bugatti :))
Love these ads - they are much like art :)
And just like Mac I'm wondering where you all
put all this stuff :) Maybe you digitalize and
publish them and then sell the originals? You
must have boxes and more boxes :))
Have a great day John!
Tinna ✐
If only they knew what we know now!!! How surprised they would be.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it would be to drive one of these around today.
ReplyDeleteCars sure have come a long way. : )
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to imagine that they were modern at one time. :))
ReplyDeleteI would very much love to see one of these for real!
ReplyDeleteThese are all old beauties. I like the first one best but then as you say it wouldn't be much fun in the rain and snow.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the ads! I wish I could purchase a new car for $3000 today!
ReplyDeleteThe Monarch looks royal indeed...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
$2,600!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are reasons our money changes value (Economics 101...yawn!) but isn't it strange?