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
 

Anita King 1915

Anita developed an interest in automobiles while working as a model at California auto shows.  She learned to drive and soon competed in auto races. In 1915 she decided to drive from Hollywood to New York City. She made the drive solo. Read more about Anita King here.

 

Life on the edge

 

Camp Saab

 

Weekend get away

 

Catch of the day

 

1956 Chysler Dart Concept

The Dart was built by Ghia in Italy. It was introduced at the 1956 Turin Auto Salon. At the time it was the most aerodynamic in the world. Its drag coefficient was less than one third of any other automobile.

King S-7

 

The King S-7 was a German version of the Fuldamobil S-7. It was licensed for production in Sweden. It was offered from 1957 until 1962. It boasted 9.5hp. About 400 were made. Because it had three wheels it was classified as a motorcycle rather than a car and could legally be driven with a motorcycle license. It was sold at motorcycle and bicycle shops.

1922 Paragon propeller test rig

This test platform was produced to test an adjustable and reversible propeller. It was powered by a water cooled Hispano-Suiza Type 31 V8 engine.

6 wheeled EcoSport

This modified EcoSport recently sold on Bring a Trailer for $10,666.I don't know anything about Ford EcoSport vehicles, but if someone was looking for a "Hey, look at me" ride it would fill the bill. Read more about it at Bring a Trailer.

A man and his dog

 

Triver Rena

 

1977 American Motors AM Van

The AM Van was simply a concept vehicle. It had a partial interior and no drivetrain. Additional information available at sothebys.com

Tired E Type Jag

 

 

Motor Scout

British inventor Fredrick Richard Simms designed and built the Motor Scout in 1899. It was the first armed petrol powered vehicle. The engine produced 1.5hp and was chain driven to the rear wheels. It had a range of 120 miles on standard tanks.

 

Sort of a replica... 1954 300 SL

 

This car is currently available for $60,000 in Greensboro, NC. Facebook Marketplace allows people to access the site without a Facebook account. Be sure to read the description. Get to the listing simply by clicking this link.

Fulton Airphibian

The Airphibian was designed by Rober Edison Fulton Jr. in 1946. It was powered by a 165 hp six cylinder engine capable of 45mph on the road and 120mph in flight. It's airworthyness was certified in December 1950. After landing and before driving the sections were separated and the three bladed propeller was placed on the side of the fuselage. Support casters cranked down to support the fuselage section. The conversion was completed in seven minutes. Four prototypes were made and tested over 200,000 ground miles and 6000 conversion cycles. The high cost of production and certifications caused Fulton to sell his company before commercial manufacturing got underway.

Goliath GD750

 

The Goliath was produced from 1949 until 1955 in Bremen, Germany. Total production exceeded 30,000. It was powered by a two stroke engine displacing 396cc. This example was photographed in Uruguay. displaying great patina. They were offered in various configurations but this crew cab pickup setup works for me. 

Airplane + delivery truck = motorhome

Too much torque + too much traction

 

Jaguar XK150 "Foxbat"

Jaguar enthusiast Goeffrey Stevens created this one off shooting brake between 1975 and 1977

 

1950 Ford Anglia Ute

The 1950 Ford Anglia Ute (coupe utility) is quite rare. Most were manufactured and sold by Ford Australia. Utes satisfied the demand for car based work vehicles in Australia.

1988 GMC Centaur

Introduced at the 1988 Detroit Auto Show the Centaur was an unusual vehicle. It was powered by an 

in-line six cylinder 3.0 liter engine and had a six speed automatic transmission. It was all wheel drive and had all wheel steering. It had a 2000 pound payload capacity and a towing capacity of 5000 pounds.

Group offroading

 

Summer van

 

Homebuilt

 

Skipping the toll booth

 

Don' try this at home

                                This is so wrong in so many ways.

Sunswift 7

   

1983 Volkswagen Gulf Turbo

 

Sbarro is a small Swiss concept and replica company. This Volkswagen was refitted with a Porsche  911 turbo engine after removing the rear seats. In order to have increased unobstructed access to the powertrain they installed a hydraulic system to lift the rear of the car to clear the subframe.