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mercman from oz 02-25-2021 08:46 PM

Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Take a look at this Video of cars driving through Chicago in the early Forties.
I know that the Video says Thirties, but as you watch it, I can see a 1942 DeSoto as one of the cars shown.
Early on, there is a 1936 Ford with the Accessory Chrome Trim, as well as 1933 and 1934 Fords.
It is not too long, but very enjoyable for old car guys to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid...ature=youtu.be

mercman from oz 02-25-2021 08:56 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1614304224
Here is a picture from that Video showing the 1936 Ford Cabriolet with the Pines Trim.
It is a very enjoyable short Video and worth taking the time to watch it.

tubman 02-25-2021 09:27 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

I actually think there are two different film segments, one from the thirties and one from the forties. If you watch carefully, there are no cars newer than the mid-thirties up to almost the one minute mark. After that, there are a lot of forties cars. In addition to the DeSoto, I saw Plymouths, Chevrolets, and others. At 3:09, there is a '41 Ford parked by the curb.

Good clip, though.

Will D 02-25-2021 09:50 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Thanks for sharing mercman. Always enjoyable to jump back in time with these old clips.

19Fordy 02-25-2021 10:00 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Wow, that's really nostalgia. Seems like staying in your lane was challenging.

Ol' Ron 02-26-2021 09:50 AM

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Having grown up in Chicago back then I can relate to this video. Got my drivers license in 49. Driving down a side street with parked cars and on coming traffic was interesting at best.
Gramps

RalphG 02-26-2021 10:08 AM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Seemed like every driver just went where they wanted without signal lights or hand signals.

51 MERC-CT 02-26-2021 10:30 AM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalphG (Post 1989672)
Seemed like every driver just went where they wanted without signal lights or hand signals.

Yaa! Just like today :eek:

zeffer1940 02-26-2021 11:01 AM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Look at the lack of those crazy wide white walls we see on everything these days....

Kens 36 02-26-2021 11:31 AM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

The first segment is Chicago, appears to be southbound traffic on Michigan Avenue. The second segment in the 40's appears to be New York City.

mrlaser 02-26-2021 11:50 AM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

It also looks as though "jaywalking" was the national pastime.

50fordcoupeman 02-26-2021 01:50 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

For whats it worth, the movie marquis says "Son of Kong" which google has it aired in 1934.

tubman 02-26-2021 02:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kens 36 (Post 1989696)
The first segment is Chicago, appears to be southbound traffic on Michigan Avenue. The second segment in the 40's appears to be New York City.

"Times Square Hardware" and "Times Square Motors" are prominent when the traffic has stopped at about the three minute mark

Zeke3 02-26-2021 02:14 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

That traffic looked crazy. One of my high school classmates, in the mid 60's, had a '42 Desoto Fifth Avenue 4 dr sedan. Boy, that thing was opulent: covered head lamps, cigarette holder/dispenser in the center of the steering wheel and gobs of legroom in the back.

V8COOPMAN 02-26-2021 02:21 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

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1936 Illinois plates in the first segment. Sign for "Times Square Motors" in the later segment. DD

mercman from oz 02-26-2021 04:47 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1614375964
Here is a picture of that 1942 DeSoto on the streets of Chicago or New York?

JayChicago 02-26-2021 09:44 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

That's the later segment: New York city ("New York city? Get the rope!")

But what's that trike thingy? Cushman? Were other motorcycle companies making light delivery vehicles back then? Or does that look home made?

PeteVS 02-27-2021 07:16 AM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

I got these videos from a weekly email I've been receiving from The Old Motor. Here's a link:

theoldmotor.com

I highly recommend it.

Hmmm... The link doesn't work but you can copy it an paste in your browser.

V8COOPMAN 02-27-2021 03:11 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayChicago (Post 1989867)
That's the later segment: New York city ("New York city? Get the rope!")

But what's that trike thingy? Cushman? Were other motorcycle companies making light delivery vehicles back then? Or does that look home made?

Almost looks more like one of these early Harley police trikes with a box cobbled upon it. DD


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1614456577

V8COOPMAN 02-27-2021 03:14 PM

Re: Drive through Chicago in the early Forties
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteVS (Post 1989936)
I got these videos from a weekly email I've been receiving from The Old Motor. Here's a link:

Hmmm... The link doesn't work but you can copy it an paste in your browser.


Here's your link! DD


https://theoldmotor.com/


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