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NutmegCT

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Here's one for the golfers - W.C. Fields doing his best with a difficult situation.

But ... what's the (slightly modified) car?

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Bantam?
 
Gliderman8

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American Austin?
The wheels (solid) on the American Austin below are the same as on the car above as well as the front bumper.
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Don't forget the fenders Elliot, there is little doubt it is an American Bantam after you posted that picture.
 
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American Austin it is!

https://theoldmotor.com/?p=95708

By the way, if I recall correctly, the film "International House" (where the Austin appears) includes Bela Lugosi as a "mad scientist" planning to destroy the world with television.

Yup.

Tom
 
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