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San Francisco circa 1924. "Studebaker Special Six Duplex-Phaeton." Mother says to get in or we're leaving without you. 5x7 inch glass negative. View full size.
The two homes pictured are still standing though somewhat changed. Location is across from Lafayette Park, in which vicinity many photos in this collection were taken.
"Duplex" was Studebaker's name for the permanent all steel top seen on this model. It was available in all three Studebaker series of cars this year - Standard Six, Special Six, and Big Six. There were roller curtains which could be lowered from the top in 30 seconds to enclose all seating. A photo of what this looked like is below.
The car shown above is actually a 1925 model, but it was available from August 1924. The Special Six Duplex Phaeton cost $1,450, it had a 120 in wheelbase, 19 gallon gas tank, and 65 horsepower.
One interesting option for 1925 was four-wheel brakes. When equipped with this option and disc wheels, the discs were convex instead of concave because of the width of the brake drums.
A distinctive, handsome (and known to be rugged) automobile especially so fitted with disc wheels and no-nonsense Miller tires. Looks years ahead of its time.
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