Vehicle Description
This little promo truck re-created from the before photo to the
after photo. An extremely unique showpiece that commands serious
attention - the early photos show a plain est. 1921 Ford model T
with a built body. We used the photo to completely scale the
complete camera car. Since Eastman Kodak began a business in 1888
our chassis of choice was a 1914 Ford open C cab - brass era car -
completely restored. C-cab built to resemble a camera case. Fenders
are gloss black with 23 karat gold leaf - the hood is outlined with
early logo all in 23 karat gold leaf. The lenses are all custom
built. The rear body section has a very intricate infrastructure
all multi-angled wood body covered in harts cloth canvas. The cab
is covered in black grained leatherette to resemble the case. The
Kodak Rep would drive this to a small town and after a crowd
gathered, he would explain to the farmers and town folks the
benefits of the camera. Farmers selling horses and cattle could now
exchange photos of their stock. The town folks could now capture
wonderful memories of their children and family members as they
grew older. The salesman would explain the benefits of the camera
and it is believed he would carry a stack of new cameras and film
that were available for a price, for the asking. The camera opened
up a whole new world that in a snapshot, could capture history.
This truck begins with a rebuilt engine with a hand-polished brass
radiator along with light bezels and all edges finished in quarter
oval solid polished brass. This is one show-stopping unbelievable
work of art that captures how special props were used to promote
and sell their goods before radio, TV and all new electronic sound
media. Many hours went into the build with work of 4 professional
artisans. This example is registered 1 of 2 - built by Billy's Big
Boy's Garage - a division of Volo Classic Cars - Volo Auto
Museum.
Brass Radiator
Black Leatherette
