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"The license plate is almost as large as her automobile, but Miss Mary Bay likes her car because it is easy to park. Miss Bay is shown braving the traffic of Washington." January 29, 1924. View full size. National Photo Co. Collection.
I found this pic elsewhere and wondered who was that very pretty and appealing young woman. So I tried Googling. Now I have her name. Somehow that helps.
WOW...!! Would like to have that beautiful license plate in my collection. Let me know her phone number....
Ed from Chile
Shorpy and the Custer Car are featured on the Hemmings Auto Blogs.
I've seen lawnmowers bigger than that thing. I suppose back in those days of 5mph driving you didn't have to worry about the fact you have no protection whatsoever. Great photo, I love it.
I want that coat! Is is Persian Lamb?
Are those her knees or has the air bag inflated?
She's driving a battery-powered "Custer Car." Invented by Levitt Custer, it was a popular amusement-park ride. Another photo here.
...cute in a Meg Ryan sort of way, but is anyone else worried about those front wheels? Shouldn't they kinda point in the same direction?
I LOVE her hat!
The more they stay the same!
And Smart cars thought they were original...
...in your car, car..take me for a ride in your car
take me for a ride and I'll sit by your side
take me for a ride, ride...
thanks Woody Guthrie
Well at least if she runs into roadside trouble she's a AAA member.
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