Life on the road

 

1949 Nash Airflyte

 Apparently the new aerodynamic design of the 1949 Nash Airflyte reduced road noise dramatically and was very popular with the car buying public. Sales of the Airflyte doubled over the previous 1948 model year.

JBC Fastrac Two

Powered by a 7.2 liter six cylinder JCB Dieselmax engine produces 1,016 hp and propels the Fastrac Two to 153 mph- enough to hold the title "world's fastest tractor".

Metropolitan Wagon

 

Racing on the cheap

Sporting trial car racing is a popular form of British motorsport. The cars must be RWD and have an open differential. They are required to run on street tires. The engine must be normally aspirated and not exceed 1650cc.

Everything including the kitchen sink

 

Alice Huyler Ramsey

Yesterday's post talked about Anita King and explained that in 1915 she was the first woman to drive alone from coast to coast. However, Alice Huyler Ramsey made her coast to coast drive in 1909. She had three friends that accompanied her, although none of the three could drive. Alice was twenty two at the time. I think the promotional photo makes it appear that they are headed to a party. Alice's story is here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Huyler_Ramsey