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

 

F-650 versus Beat

The Honda Beat (a kei car*)was produced from 1991 until 1996. It was a mid-engine  rear wheel drive vehicle. A total of 33,600 cars were made. Pininfarina designed the car and sold the rights to Honda.

*kei car- a Japanese class of small, four-wheeled automobiles. It is the smallest category of vehicle that can be driven on expressways. Owners enjoy lower tax and insurance rates as well as fuel economy.

 

Road warrior

 

Time off