Deco Deliveries

[3fingers]

Surprisingly the rocket car survived and is in a museum somewhere. Maybe just as surprising, its owners survived to die of old age as well.

 

[Fading Fast]

I'm assuming custom, I doubt Corporate Coke created this thing:

 

[Zombie_61]

I'm assuming custom, I doubt Corporate Coke created this thing:
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Why would anyone but Coca-Cola spend that kind of money?

I found a different photo of what appears to be the same vehicle with the caption, "Coca-Cola being delivered to your doorstep (Illinois, ca 1937)."

The buildings in the backgrounds of both photos appear to be privately owned by someone who could afford (or needed?) such large residences, so maybe this was a service offered to Coke's wealthier customers?

 

[Fading Fast]

Why would anyone but Coca-Cola spend that kind of money?

I found a different photo of what appears to be the same vehicle with the caption, "Coca-Cola being delivered to your doorstep (Illinois, ca 1937)."

The buildings in the backgrounds of both photos appear to be privately owned by someone who could afford (or needed?) such large residences, so maybe this was a service offered to Coke's wealthier customers?

All good points - I was just guessing. Who knows, maybe for a moment in time, Corporate Coke offered the service.

Now, let's think, which FL member might know the answer?

To the Lizzie Signal

@LizzieMaine

 

[Ghostsoldier]

While we're waiting on BatLizzie to answer the signal, here's a beer truck.

Rob

 

[3fingers]

I'm assuming custom, I doubt Corporate Coke created this thing:
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That's an interesting photo. I wish it showed a bit more to the side because I'm at least 50% sure I recognize that house. It is possible since there was a large Coke bottling plant in town with a very wealthy owner that the vehicle could have been here at least on one occasion.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

AutoTram Streamliner powered by a V-16 Cadillac engine

Rob

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Rob

 

[BobHufford]

Pushing the envelope. These busses stayed "deco" for quite some time.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Stubby.

Rob

 

[BobHufford]

1937 Hunt Housecar.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Corrugated.

Rob

 

[Zombie_61]

Corrugated.

Rob

Wow, that's...ummm...well, the hand and foot holds on the side are interesting.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Front and rear.

Rob

 

[3fingers]

Posted by Lee Sinatra in 1940s World on Facebook.

 

[Fading Fast]

Lizzie - thoughts / context / history?

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Rob

 

[BobHufford]

Coming up at a Mecum auction. 1937 Western Clipper motorhome.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Nice! I'd live in it in a second. [emoji846]

Rob

 

[3fingers]

Nice! I'd live in it in a second.

She's a little rough, but probably much more attainable than her Western Flyer brother.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1019-389073/1937-western-clipper-motorhome/