Entry in "Jalopy Day" at the Ford Exhibit Building, California Pacific International Exposition, August 1935

Summary

Take two mechanically inclined boys and a bunch of spare Ford parts and you may soon have a running automobile. Elmer Logan and Dick Nicholson built this vehicle for a "jalopy" contest at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego. The proud youngsters were feted during the day and had their picture taken with their entry and their mothers.

Take two mechanically inclined boys and a bunch of spare Ford parts and you may soon have a running automobile. Elmer Logan and Dick Nicholson built this vehicle for a "jalopy" contest at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego. The proud youngsters were feted during the day and had their picture taken with their entry and their mothers.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen Back

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.375 in

Width: 11 in

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