Volvo P1800ES Rocket

In the late 60's Volvo wanted to freshen the appeal for their P1800 and thought a shooting brake would serve that purpose. They talked to several studios and the 1800ES Rocket was produced by Carrozzeria Frua. Coggiola came up with the P1800ES Beach Car. Read a bit more about the Rocket here, and the Beach Car here.

Burn out

 

1957 Studebaker Scotsman

In 1957 and 1958 it didn't get any plainer than the Scotsman. It featured painted hubcaps and no body moldings. Options available included electric windshield wipers and a passenger's sun visor. If you wanted a radio you had to find an aftermarket option as it was not available. The 1957 Scotsman sold for $1826 while the cost of the 1958 model increased to $1874. Apparently for the extra frugal buyer you could order the car with painted bumpers.

Perhaps yesterday's truck owner has a motorcycle?

 

He has a lot to say...

 

Tuksedo Garage

 

I saw this video at justacarguy. It is an amazing story and if you have an interest in cars and fabrication it is certainly worth investing 40 minutes. He is truly building handmade cars.

Conglomeration

A little of this and a little of that. Built as a streetable road racer. I will let them tell the story here.

 

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