Sunday, October 31, 2021

1969 Ford Aurora II


The Aurora I was introduced at the 1964 World's Fair while the Aurora II concept wagon came along in 1969.  Jalopnik had a post in 2014 referencing the Auroras.  Read that at 

 

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Vancouver House


 Structure Magazine explains the design of this building here.

Friday, October 29, 2021

English handicap vehicle

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I came across this vehicle in London over 40 years ago.  When I asked someone about it they referred to it as an "invalid car".  It would have made the task of maneuvering around London easier for anybody.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Crosley Hotshot

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I am partial to odd cars.  I am particularly fond of original cars that are actually driven and enjoyed.  That being said it is easy to see why I was happy to come across this couple who were enjoying their Hotshot on a beautiful summer day in Ohio.

The Crosley's were produced in Cincinnati.  They were involved in an array of products as well as establishing WLW radio broadcasting.  Wikipedia has an interesting read on Crosley.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Sunday, October 24, 2021

High density living

 

This apartment building in St. Petersburg, Russia, is reported to house 18,000 people.
 

Saturday, October 23, 2021

1933 Dymaxion


 Designed by Buckminster Fuller and featured at the 1933 World's Fair.  Three examples were produced.

Read more on Wikipedia.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Thursday, October 21, 2021

1951 Corbitt "Tall Boy"



A discussion on the internet suggests that the space under the seats was a sleeping compartment.  That doesn't seem feasible to me but perhaps the drivers seventy years ago weren't very demanding when it came to creature comforts.
 

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Saturday, October 16, 2021

1948 Alamagny Lozenge


Alamagny was a French automobile company.  This car was exhibited in France during 1947 and 1948.

Read more about this car here.



Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Sunday, October 10, 2021

I'd like to get to Norway

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Saturday, October 9, 2021

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Beetle lift


 Apparently private lifts are rather common in Switzerland.  The owner of this one used a Beetle to provide a comfortable enclosure for the occupants.  

Friday, October 1, 2021