I have scoured the internet and various publications for photos taken of  MICHIGAN automobiles during the period 1911 to 1915 or so. Below is the sum total I’ve found — SIX (6) photos.   It is discouraging.  None of the existing literature or promotional materials for the Michigan Motor Car Company contain actual photographs of real cars.  All of the surviving literature shows very detailed illustrations — not photos.  Two of the six (6) photos below are Fleck Family pictures and have not been circulated publicly.    Here are the ones that I have found so far.

You can click on the photos to get a larger more detailed picture.

Allegedly the first automobile in Humbolt County, California from “Historic Images of Fortuna & Area” This seems to be a 1912 Model K. Note pin striping on the hood, nickel headlight bezel and painted radiator. Car is right hand drive.

This is a 1913 Model R. note the painted radiator with M medallion & pin stripes on body and hood, electric lights, running board tool chest. License plate shows OREgon.

This photo of a 1913 Model R, was supplied by Mike Howard. The caption on the back says it was taken on E. Colorado St. in Pasadena CA. It looks like the young passengers are ready for an adventure. Pin striping is very clear on this probably gray car.

This photo is of a 1913 Model R. Note the left hand drive, nickel radiator & headlight bezels, running board tool box. Cannot see any pin striping. Car is from J. H. Kohorst photos in St. John’s Church, Arcadia IOWA.

These last two photos are of OUR 1912 Michigan Model K, and both photos were taken on July 4, 1915, in Hobart, Indiana.

John Grover Fleck and passengers (names?) preparing for July 4, 1915 parade in Hobart, Indiana. Note the teddy bear holding the flag below the license plate.

Corner of 3rd Street & Main Street, Hobart, Indiana – July 4, 1915 (click on photo to enlarge)

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY ADDITIONAL CONTEMPORARY PHOTOS OF “MIGHTY MICHIGAN 40” AUTOMOBILES.  Each contemporary photo contains a bit of information that may help us properly restore these cars.