Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Nice ride


I am a little perplexed concerning the exhaust pipes .  That appears to be a flat head V8 engine and there are only three exhaust pipes servicing the four cylinders on the left side of the engine.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Monday, June 27, 2022

Type 5 Micheline



In 1931 the Micheline Type 5 traveled the 136 miles (219km) between Paris and Deauville in two hours and three minutes.  That beat the "Rapide De Luxe" steam train by 32 minutes.

The steam train was able to carry 200 passengers while the capacity of the Micheline Type 5 was 15.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Sidecar antics


I am unable to come up with an explanation as to why this man is falling off on the low side in a left hand curve when he should be making every effort to be throwing his weight to the high side.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Popular Science 1963

It is hard to believe that Popular Science was offering this advice to "disposing" of used engine oil as late as 1963
 

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Friday, June 17, 2022

Dunkle's Art Deco Gulf


I had the occasion to drive through Bedford, PA last week.  This building visually popped out when it came into view. 

Dick Dunkle opened the business in 1933, and it has been in operation since.  It provided an opportunity for gasoline and snacks for travelers on the Lincoln Highway.  It still offers full service and repairs. The terra cotta exterior is showing some patina, but remains in remarkably good condition.
 

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Pit vehicle


 This is a pit vehicle used by a team entered in the 24 hours of lemons race.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Friday, June 10, 2022

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Friday, June 3, 2022

What he said


 

Kei cars

In Japan there is a vehicle classification called Kei.  They are the smallest highway legal passenger cars. They are restricted in dimensions and engine size, similar to EU city cars.  Owners of these vehicles enjoy insurance and tax benefits. Kei cars represent one-third of domestic new car sales in Japan.

Daihatsu Opti

Daihatsu Tanto

Honda N-Box

Mitsubishi eKwagon

Suzuki Spacia

 

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Wednesday, June 1, 2022