other Picture of Late 60's 2002

[MikeD]

I was looking back at some pictures I took in the late 60’s and discovered this one. I was taking a picture of a burned out building in Washington D.C. following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and just as I took the picture a 2002 rode by. The picture is dated “April 1968.” If you enlarge the photo you can almost see who was driving and the passenger. Now I realize this was a long time ago so this question is to all you Senior Citizen FAQ 2002 owners; is the picture of anyone here?

[danco_]

I can say with great certainty that it was not me. 

 

 

I was -23 years old 

[ray_]

That's very cool, Mike.

 

Cheers,

[Conserv]

Very cool, Mike!

It's obviously a very early car -- it almost looks like it's got rust on the door, fender, and rocker, but I'm going to assume it's just dirt! Whitewall tires and dog-dish hub caps, not the nicest combo to me -- but the inspiration for today's rat rod look!

Thanks for posting!

Steve

Edited October 4, 2015 by Conserv

[dlhoovler]

Cool find. Based on the small hubcaps and the date of the picture, I'd put money on its being a 1600-2, which would have been in the US for a couple of years before the 2002 arrived for the 1968 model year. It seems unlikely that a brand-new 2002 would already have had its tires replaced for whitewalls--I don't think they were an option. And wasn't Bristol more common on 1600s than 2002s?

 

-Dave

[M3M3]

yes, cool find!

[MikeD]

Cool find. Based on the small hubcaps and the date of the picture, I'd put money on its being a 1600-2, which would have been in the US for a couple of years before the 2002 arrived for the 1968 model year. It seems unlikely that a brand-new 2002 would already have had its tires replaced for whitewalls--I don't think they were an option. And wasn't Bristol more common on 1600s than 2002s?

 

-Dave

Dave....I think your right.  It most likely is a 1600.  The 1600-2 was sold in this country in 1966 and 2002's in 1968 so by the condition of the one in the picture it has to be older then 1968.

[jgerock]

Neat picture Mike! Now- is that a Glas Coupe on the far right?????

[bluebmw]

Cleaned it up a bit for you, Mike.

[Conserv]

Cool find. Based on the small hubcaps and the date of the picture, I'd put money on its being a 1600-2, which would have been in the US for a couple of years before the 2002 arrived for the 1968 model year. It seems unlikely that a brand-new 2002 would already have had its tires replaced for whitewalls--I don't think they were an option. And wasn't Bristol more common on 1600s than 2002s?

 

-Dave

I seem to recall, Dave, that the 2002 was not produced until March or April 1968, which would certainly confirm that this is a 1600-2.

Steve

[auggiemize]

Wow, Jim, sorta looks like one. DV

[NickVyse]

agree about it being a 1600-2, plus I'm sure it's derby grey and not bristol. Great pic. 

[MikeD]

Neat picture Mike! Now- is that a Glas Coupe on the far right?????

Jim...It looks like one to me but wasnt sure.

[Conserv]

Jim...It looks like one to me but wasnt sure.

And is the passenger leaning forward to see the Glas coupe, or is the 1600-2 traveling with the Glas coupe? Seriously, what are the chances of these two cars independently touring a burned-out D.C. block....

Steve

[MikeD]

Cleaned it up a bit for you, Mike.

Thanks.  Looks much better.