At first glance, this angled August 1956 image of Rainbow Ridge at Disneyland isn't really all that remarkable, until you see what appears to be the top of a car/cab/carriage leaned against the wall of what was soon to be Casa de Fritos. At first, I thought maybe the top of the Carnation Truck got lost in Frontierland, but the shape doesn't match.
Anyone out there know?
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Good Lord! I have no idea what that is other than to say... it appears to more the top of a car or electric cart. the fact that it is "On-Stage" is probably most disconcerting.
ReplyDeleteWhat intrigues me is what appears to be a cut out or notch above the driver side. The driver's side window appears to be a different shape than the passenger side. What is it!! Readers of Daveland demand an answer.
Always your pal,
Amazon Belle
I too am very fascinated with what anyone can come up with here. It's so incredibly out of place. Great find Dave! KS
ReplyDeleteThat is the oddest thing. I hope someone can come up with an answer.
ReplyDeleteJG
It appears to be a hard top for a jeep or some type of other utility vehicle. here is a link to something that looks similar. http://fenton-ny.nydailyads.com/13833/cars/1947-willys-jeep-cj2a-with-original-hardtop_21034705.html
ReplyDeleteLooks to be covering some construction work. Need more pictures of what the area looked like to see what was added or removed.
ReplyDeleteWith as small as it is, I wonder if it's a top for a Cushman three wheeled cart.
ReplyDeleteAmazon Belle - I think what you're seeing is a window of the same shape, but with something partially blocking it.
ReplyDeleteThe thing that's blocking the window (protruding above and to the right) appears to be another unidentified item. It looks as if it might be a fender.
Were there any auto shows or parades that month?