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John B. · Mar 2, 2013

Taking chickens to market 1909

Wheat Farmer · Mar 2, 2013

I wonder what they called it back in those days. I'm sure it was not a Pickup or Open Mini Van.
More than likely not $50K.

Larry NEIL · Mar 2, 2013

Sure He's takin em ta market...maybe He's just bringin em home from the market???
Just askin....

pete black · Mar 2, 2013

still considered a wagon.

fordfarming · Mar 2, 2013

looks like a pre Ranchero!

armand tatro · Mar 2, 2013

The oringal Power Wagon?. Armand

Jim in Ma. · Mar 2, 2013

In some ways we have come a long way. But the bed on that wagon is about the same size as the one on my gator.

Loosehandle · Mar 2, 2013

Bet hes not paying 4 bucks a gallon for gas.....

Mike (WA) · Mar 2, 2013

No, if he was bringing them home, he'd be going the other direction. . .

Anonymous-0 · Mar 2, 2013

Looks like an IH auto buggy,about 1907.

sotxbill · Mar 2, 2013

isnt that about a "12 chicken power" engine??

WGM · Mar 2, 2013

Gas in 1909 cost about 16 cents/gallon. In today"s dollars that would be about $4.00/gal

Hay_Man · Mar 2, 2013

Was it that expensive? 60 yrs. later I was buying it for 26 cents / gallon. only a 10 cent difference. And I can remember "gas wars" between rival stations when it would go 16 to 19 cents. I guess that really illustrates runaway inflation and the devaluation of the dollar.

Adirondack case guy · Mar 2, 2013

Good one!!! HeHe
Loren, the Acg

LenND · Mar 2, 2013

Now that's getting modern. Len

JerryS · Mar 2, 2013

Mike, you are one witty dude!

WCS · Mar 2, 2013

I notice the driver has some sort of blanket or lap robe to keep himself warm.

I wonder where the picture was taken. Pretty fancy building in the background. Government building? Synagogue? Church or library? Whatever it is, it's in a very nice neighborhood as evidenced by the stone gateway and metal? fence.

Also, it would interesting to see if someone could make a reproduction of the machine.

John B. · Mar 2, 2013

Yes that car looks like a motorized milk delivery wagon without the enclosure to me.

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