Guys (and Girls) and Cars

Sometimes as I'm scrolling through all these photos, my husband Jim (a car guy) will halt me in mid-scroll and say "wait, go back to that picture of the old car":

Not "who is that cute little angelic-looking child" (Little Claudia) -- he just zeros in on all that chrome. Oh well. So above is my Dad's old Ford - 1950 or 51, we think.

Cousin George Humphrey in front of one of his Dad's Pontiacs (remember the lavender and cream colored one? I loved that car). Below the Humphreys are out visiting in their, perhaps, Easter Sunday finest. Aunt Sis always dressed so nicely, didn't she? And it is worth zooming in on her shoes in this photo -- very strappy and stylish.



It was so popular to pose the kids in front of the vehicle. This one is covered up by Jackie Alcott and Morrie Trout in front. Bill Alcott in uniform holding Carole Alcott and George Humphrey with Claudia Alcott standing alongside.



Ethel and Chet Clifford standing in front of a line of cool cars, and even cooler soldiers -- not sure where these were taken - perhaps some military installation.



Not sure whose car this is.



This Ford was one of our old station wagons where our parents would just let us play around in the way back -- scarey to think about those days before seat belts, isn't it.



Here is Lois and Sis not giving a hoot about the shiney cars in the background. In fact, Lois is saying "Doug, put down that G-D camera." Lois was sassy in those days.



Guys will always love putting their feet up on the bumper and enjoying a beer or two. Uncle Bud Marks and William Reynolds Alcott enjoying themselves.



Uncle Bud in 1960 (love photos that are dated).



Love this photo for so many reasons, not the least of which for the crease in those trousers! Grandpop Alcott is dressed to the nines for some reason -- pressed shirt with cufflinks, hat in hand, sweater, and those pants! This is one of my favorites. Oh yes, Jim thinks the car is a Buick, maybe 1948 or 49, something like that.

Same car with Leonard Alcott this time -- very cool.



I like this one also -- pull the cars up in the yard, get out the lawn chairs, and join the picnic.



Ada Alcott getting into the passenger side -- did she ever have a driver's license? I forgot to ask that before posting this picture.



Bill and Ada Alcott.



See what I mean by loading all the kids on the back of a vehicle? This is a more modern photo - very early 70's I think, with Aunt Sis and Marcy Humphrey standing (with toddler Melissa Humphrey?). Sitting on the station wagon's roof, Jeff DeHart holding Patrick Baker, Rob Baker and Terrie Sue Baker flashing us the peace sign. I'm sorry, but I don't know who is sitting behind Rob.



--cds/ck