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rfitzpatrick · 10-29-2021, 09:40 AM

Where can I purchase a photo of Mr Thornton trying to sell his 1928 Chrysler Roadster Imperial 75 for $100.00 (about $1,500.00 in 2020) during the Stock Market Crash Oct., 29th, 1929.
Thanks

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-29-2021, 09:53 AM

This is a pretty random question I would think for here, ...but the first thoughts I would have for you is; how do you know this happened? 2nd, have you actually seen this picture that you are describing, -and if so, where?? Also, have you Googled Mr. Thornton's name and all of the surrounding search phrases (i.e.: stock market crash, 1928 Chrysler Roadster, etc.) to see what comes up?

If you saw it in a magazine, then could you contact the publisher or the author? If it was on a website, then ask the webmaster.

WTSHNN · 10-29-2021, 09:54 AM

Are you looking for a physical print or a digital copy?

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rfitzpatrick · 10-29-2021, 12:09 PM

Thanks, hopefully a colorized. I'd like to purchase - as a reminder

WTSHNN · 10-29-2021, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick

Thanks, hopefully a colorized. I'd like to purchase - as a reminder

You can check the typical image archives like Getty to see if they have a print available.

If you wanted to print it yourself you could find a hi res copy like this one and use a service like Shutterfly or even Walgreens to print it out to the size you like.
https://miro.medium.com/max/4458/1*b...Qv7cHTFnQ.jpeg

I see there are prints of it available on ebay.

As for getting it colorized...you'll have to find a service that does it.

sinbad339 · 10-29-2021, 02:14 PM

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Found a colorized version here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn...tries_to_sell/

Jeff/Illinois · 10-29-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick

Thanks, hopefully a colorized. I'd like to purchase - as a reminder

Not a bad idea.... I fear we have something like this again coming at us down the road in the near future.

Hope I'm wrong.

Ruth · 10-29-2021, 02:47 PM

As someone pointed out, not Model A related but a very interesting story none the less. Thanks for posting.

rfitzpatrick · 10-29-2021, 02:58 PM

The picture date: Oct., 30th, 1929. The car cost $1,555.00 in '28.
I've found the colorized, thanks Sinbad.
This happen 92 years ago, is why I find it interesting. It fits the Model A Era

nkaminar · 10-29-2021, 04:55 PM

Also looks like a $100 suit.

al's28/33 · 10-29-2021, 09:46 PM

Does anyone know the life history of this man ?? What happened to him or his family up till now ???

mercman from oz · 10-29-2021, 10:09 PM

Walter Thornton - trying to sell his 1928 Chrysler Roadster for $100 in 1929

Randy in ca · 10-30-2021, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by al's28/33

Does anyone know the life history of this man ?? What happened to him or his family up till now ???

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He apparently recovered very quickly. Shortly after the picture was taken, among other things he founded a modelling agency which was to become the largest in the U.S. and well known worldwide. Lots of information on the web.

rfitzpatrick · 10-30-2021, 06:49 AM

Created the "Pin-Up Girls" photos too

History · 10-30-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Not a bad idea.... I fear we have something like this again coming at us down the road in the near future.

Hope I'm wrong.

You're not wrong. Have any of you heard the phrase " you'll own nothing and you'll be happy"? Have any of you heard the phrase " Great reset"? Not conspiracy and was uttered by a certain billionaire before the last election. Not trying to stir but it might serve you (everyone) well to just research a little. If you haven't heard the above, there's a reason. Look for more photos of newer cars being sold cheap.

Keith True · 10-30-2021, 10:16 AM

I think that picture is so well known because it was in some history textbooks.It was with descriptions of people jumping out of windows too,but they didn't show pictures of that.I remember learning about it in school very clearly.I just couldn't understand people killing themselves over money.

ronn · 10-30-2021, 11:03 AM

.I just couldn't understand people killing themselves over money.

its not the $- its ones mental state during a rough patch.............

very cool that he went on to be successful!

28 · 10-30-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by History

You're not wrong. Have any of you heard the phrase " you'll own nothing and you'll be happy"? Have any of you heard the phrase " Great reset"? Not conspiracy and was uttered by a certain billionaire before the last election. Not trying to stir but it might serve you (everyone) well to just research a little. If you haven't heard the above, there's a reason. Look for more photos of newer cars being sold cheap.

Considering our paper money is just that, paper money with nothing really behind it and easy for it to be worthless.

chrs1961815 · 10-30-2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 28

Considering our paper money is just that, paper money with nothing really behind it and easy for it to be worthless.

That's why gold ans silver are always great to have.

updraught · 10-31-2021, 03:08 AM

He was a model and ran a modelling business that doesn't seem to have been affected by the crash.

It most likely wasn't his car. Maybe he just put the sign on the car for the photo to promote his business?
I think it is debatable also that anyone jumped out of a window?

10-29-2021, 09:40 AM	#1
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 551	Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Where can I purchase a photo of Mr Thornton trying to sell his 1928 Chrysler Roadster Imperial 75 for $100.00 (about $1,500.00 in 2020) during the Stock Market Crash Oct., 29th, 1929. Thanks

10-29-2021, 09:53 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 This is a pretty random question I would think for here, ...but the first thoughts I would have for you is; how do you know this happened? 2nd, have you actually seen this picture that you are describing, -and if so, where?? Also, have you Googled Mr. Thornton's name and all of the surrounding search phrases (i.e.: stock market crash, 1928 Chrysler Roadster, etc.) to see what comes up? If you saw it in a magazine, then could you contact the publisher or the author? If it was on a website, then ask the webmaster. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-29-2021, 09:54 AM	#3
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Are you looking for a physical print or a digital copy? 1_bwup4_crwZ_wNQv7cHTFnQ.jpg __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

10-29-2021, 12:09 PM	#4
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 551	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Thanks, hopefully a colorized. I'd like to purchase - as a reminder

10-29-2021, 02:14 PM	#6
sinbad339 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Painesville, OH Posts: 22	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Found a colorized version here: https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn...tries_to_sell/ __________________ "Our times are characterized by a perfection of means and a confusion of ends." - A. Einstein

10-29-2021, 02:47 PM	#8
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,336	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 As someone pointed out, not Model A related but a very interesting story none the less. Thanks for posting. __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

10-29-2021, 02:58 PM	#9
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 551	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 The picture date: Oct., 30th, 1929. The car cost $1,555.00 in '28. I've found the colorized, thanks Sinbad. This happen 92 years ago, is why I find it interesting. It fits the Model A Era

10-29-2021, 04:55 PM	#10
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,898	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Also looks like a $100 suit. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-29-2021, 09:46 PM	#11
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Does anyone know the life history of this man ?? What happened to him or his family up till now ??? __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

10-29-2021, 10:09 PM	#12
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Walter Thornton - trying to sell his 1928 Chrysler Roadster for $100 in 1929

10-30-2021, 06:49 AM	#14
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 551	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 Created the "Pin-Up Girls" photos too

10-30-2021, 10:16 AM	#16
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,983	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 I think that picture is so well known because it was in some history textbooks.It was with descriptions of people jumping out of windows too,but they didn't show pictures of that.I remember learning about it in school very clearly.I just couldn't understand people killing themselves over money.

10-30-2021, 11:03 AM	#17
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,782	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 .I just couldn't understand people killing themselves over money. its not the $- its ones mental state during a rough patch............. very cool that he went on to be successful!

10-31-2021, 03:08 AM	#20
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,969	Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929 He was a model and ran a modelling business that doesn't seem to have been affected by the crash. It most likely wasn't his car. Maybe he just put the sign on the car for the photo to promote his business? I think it is debatable also that anyone jumped out of a window?