Risky business

 

"Save your happy memories with a Kodak" 1912

 

1955 BMW 502 "Baroque Angel"

 Motoring experts heaped a lot of praise on both the 501 and 502. The 501 was introduced in 1951 and was powered by a 6 cylinder engine producing 65 horsepower that was increased three years later to 72 horsepower. The 502 came about in 1955 and was fitted with a V8 engine making 160 horsepower. Few of the 502 models were produced. Production of the series ended in 1963 after approximately 22,000 units had been made.

Panhard et Levassor Dynamic

The Lavassor Dynamic was designed by Louis Bionier for Panhard. It was produced from 1936 until 1940. It was introduced at the 1936 Paris Motor Show.

 

A little of this and a little of that

 

Converted 1981 Corvette

 

Taking the shortcut

 The information included with this video indicated that the rider was a woman and that she was uninjured.

1936 Chevrolet Foreman Coupe Delivery

 

1936 was the first year the Foreman Coupe was produced. It was the only year that the truck bed was offered that wasn't able to be replaced by a trunk lid. Production continued through 1942.

Reluctant to leave

 

1970 Honda N600

 

Happy Pi Day

 

Triumph shop truck

 

Diahatsu P3

The Diahatsu P3 made its competitive debut in the Japanese Grand Prix in 1966. It was powered by a 1.3 liter four cylinder and produced 100 hp.

1967 Datsun 2000 Sport

 

I had a friend in college that had a 2000 Sport. She let me drive it when we were together and it was a fun car. I gave it bonus points because it was a convertible. These cars were powered by a 2 liter four cylinder engine that produced 150hp and a 5 speed manual transmission.

Trekol

The Trekol is a Moscow based company that produces all terrain vehicles in various configurations.

 

Hino Contessa Sprint 900

The Hino Contessa was a Japanese sedan that was based on a Renault 4CV. They were raced in the US by Peter Brock and won a few races.

The 1962 Hino Contessa Sprint 900 was a 2-door fastback coupe. It was designed by Giovanni Michelotti. Only a few protypes were produced.

1960 Daimler SP250

 

An odd looking vehicle at best.

One person's solution to a defective hood latch

 

1903 Olds

Ransom E. Olds drove this car to a record speed of 54.38 mph. Olds was an interesting man. In 1901 his motorcar factory was destroyed in a fire. The only thing that was saved was a prototype Curved Dash Olds that employees manage to push out of one of the buildings. The Curved Dash went into production and did well but in 1904 a disagreement within the company forced Olds out of the company that he had founded. That same year he founded the REO Motorcar Company (REO being based on his initials).

Read more about Olds at No Limits Magazine.

Saab 94

The Saab 94 Sonett Super Sport was produced between 1955 and 1957. The fiberglass body was on an aluminum frame. It was powered by a 3 cylinder two stroke 748cc engine. It weighed 1,323 pounds. Only six were made and they all survive. Two are on display in the Saab Museum in Trollhatten, Sweden.

Coke girls

 

Vehicle

 

1949 Kurtis Sports Car

Frank Kurtis designed the Kurtis in 1949. it was built on a 1949 Ford chassis and powered by a supercharged Studebaker engine. Base price was $3495 with options sometimes running the price up to $5000 which was $1000 more than a new Jaguar XK120 at the time. Read more about the Kurtis here.

Old School Gasser

 

This is the type of drag racing that you found in the 1960's Gas Classes. I lost interest in drag racing when bracket racing was introduced. There were rules and restrictions but basically the weight of the car and the displacement of the engine determined which class you were in. There was a subclass in each if you bolted a supercharger on the engine. I had a family friend that raced B and C Gas Supercharged at Quaker City Drag Strip in Salem, Ohio. Sunday afternoon at the races was a great time.

2024 Morgan Midsummer Barchetta

Production was limited to 50 vehicles

Ford Lightning

 

Intrusive audio

 

An opportunity to brush up on your German

 

Rambler Lineup

Nash offered the Rambler to a post war United States as a smaller car that could still accommodate a family of five. It used less materials to help reduce costs and was more economical than many of the offerings at the time. Few teenaged drivers dreamed of their parents purchasing a new Rambler for the family, but looking back through the corrective lens of time I would love to have a wagon as pictured sitting in my garage today.

In 1958 the Playmates released Beep Beep. It was on the Billboard charts for 15 weeks peaking at #4.

          

1964 Morris 1000

Economy run

 

Bringing the heat

 

Low down

 

V12 Shooting brake

Powered by a V12 Merlin similar to what powered the Spitfire and Lancaster bombers from WWII. It had displayed Rolls Royce badging, but apparently a lawsuit ended that boast. the engine has a displacement of 1,650 cubic inches (27 liters).

On street parallel parking

 

1948 Sabre 60

Engineer Paul Jones built the Sabre 60 in 1948. The body is fiberglass panels over a wooden frame. It is on a Willys Overland chassis. It has a Ford flathead 60 engine and a 1937 Lincoln Zephyr transmission.

It was labeled the "Junkyard Mongrel" because most of the parts were obtained from junkyards. Total cost of the car in 1948 is said to be $250.

1965 Studebaker Daytona

 

Pierce Arrow showroom in 1931

 

Smart Car half track

 

Short stuff

 

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