1951 Buick Le Sabre concept

Harley Earl was the chief designer at General Motors when the Le Sabre was conceptualized and built. It was powered by a 335hp supercharged V8. As was his practice Earl drove this concept car for years and continued to drive it until his retirement. He put 45,000 miles on the Le Sabre. Read more about the car here.

1956 Palm Beach

 The Palm Beach was a concept car designed for American Motors by Pininfarina. It was suggested that it was thought to be a replacement for the Nash Healey. However, it was not to be, the Palm Beach was a one-off.

Rafting event

 

Crosley Cobra

Crosley automobiles were produced in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1939 until 1952. The engine was named the Cobra because it was almost entirely made of stamped sheet metal that was COpper BRAzed to assemble the engine. It weighed 133 pounds; about half of a typical cast iron engine at the time. They were reliable and used to power the small cars as well as generators, and some military equipment. They were capable of delivering 50mpg in the Crosley sedan.

At the edge

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I saw this recently at an apartment parking garage in Rotterdam

 

Autonomous Patrol Vehicle

 On duty in Miami; read about it here.

Sunday morning drive