Here are some family photographs.  A love of cars runs deeply in my family.
My grandfather was a mechanic, in business with his brother.  He had great
interest in unusual cars.  My father also had an interest in cars.  He had
some great ones.  He was particularly proud of the Pierce-Arrow shown below.

Only the first photo had information with it, so I am guessing about the details
about each photo.  If you can help me identify the cars better, PLEASE let me know.

This is my grandfather in 1919 (age 17) with his 1916 "hotrod".  I
think this is a Ford T open tourer.  He sure looks racy, doesn't he?
I am told that he assembled this car from parts in his uncle's blacksmith
shop!

This one is from the 20's.  The location may be Scranton, Pa.
It looks as if he was having to do a little work on the car as
the hood appears to be lifted on the passenger side.

This one is probably from the early-mid 30's.  That is probably
my father in the upper left.  This is the garage's wrecker which
I think was a converted Packard!

This is from November 11, 1943.  This is the "new" garage.
Both my grandfather and his brother had their families living upstairs!
That was for a time until my grandfather's house was built across the
street about 50 feet to the left of where the photographer was standing
to take this picture.  The full size picture is in COLOR!

This photo was probably taken somewhat before the one above.  I think this
is their first garage.  My grandfather is standing behind the car, and
his brother is sitting in the car.  They both look very proud of this
car.  I am pretty sure it is my grandfather's Stanley Steamer.  My guess
is the photo is from the late 20's.

This is the front of the car.  No identifying lettering to verify that
it is a Stanley.  My grandfather is driving.  I am not sure who the boy is,
He maybe my father, but it does not really look like him....

This is the rear of the car.  If it is not a steamer, then it sure
would have trouble passing modern emission inspection!  Note the
1907 license plate.

My father in about 1952 (age 22).  I don't think this is one of 
his cars.  I do believe that this is the car of one of his college
friends who was from Germany.  I think he brought it over with
himself when he came here for colege.  I know my father had a
convertible around this time.  I have some candidate photos for that
car.  I am told that this is a Renault 4CV and was no more than a 
few years old.  They are quite collectible in Europe now.  It 
certainly is an interesting car. It has front "suicide" doors,
and a 747cc rear engine giving 21 or 26 HP allowing a top speed of 
100 or 105 km/h.

This was my father's pride and joy.  The photo is from around 1953.
The car is a Pierce-Arrow.  As I remember it is a 1935 model year,
and a "Town Car" model.  No trunk.  I think there was a slot in the
rear for a golf bag. It also did not have the spare tires on the sides,
just one on the rear.  He bought it from a junk yard in nearly perfect
condition, except the tires were missing from the rims.  He got some
used tires, mounted them, added gas, put in a battery, and drove off!
I believe the cost was under $100!
Note the "new" wrecker in the background.  The
garage had gone from a Sunoco distributer to Gulf.  When I was a kid
it was Esso, then Texaco, then independent.

The Pierce-Arrow

More Pierce-Arrow

The front of the Pierce-Arrow.  Isn't it beautiful?!

The back of the car.  There is so much leg room that you need footrests!
There was a clock in the back which had ceased functioning.
My father took it out and it had a sticker on the back stating that it had a
lifetime warranty (since 1935!) and it should be sent a certain address for
repair.  My father sent it out and it came back working flawlessly without comment!