Yeah, I think that they used the carbon arc lanterns like the ones miners used. They were able to handle getting water on them better than the earlier candles.
The first one really is a buggy.
The term they used, particularly after the first Fordmobile was made was "Horseless Carriage". It looks very much like they could pull the engine, put traces on the front and hook up a horse. I didn't see the other side (for some weird reason, the museum frowns on people climbing around on the exhibits), but I do know that some of the early ones actually had a socket for a buggy whip next to the driver. In the same manner (resisting new models and procedures), when the US Army first acquired airplanes for military observation purposes, the pilots were required to wear cavalry boots (with spurs) while flying. That lasted all the way up to WWI. I never quite figured out what use the spurs would have.
That was Fredrick Benz's first model. The next one was the one he named after his daughter, Mercedes.
I never quite figured out what use the spurs would have.
Actually, I did figure out how they could be useful. If the pilot crashed, which was known to happen quite often, he could then steal a horse to get back to his base.
A car engine? I posted elsewhere that in grade 11, in high school, I could choose one of three optional subjects - motor mechanics (the students took apart and put together a Ford car engine), woodworking (the students used power tools like drills, saws, sanders and lathes to build something like a small table) or commercial (touch typing and bookkeeping). I chose commercial so I'm not a mechanic, a carpenter, but I can type quickly without looking at the keyboard.
LOL. I never looked under the hood, although I knew it had a straight six engine that was incredibly responsive, and the car handled like magic WITHOUT power steering. As well, have you noticed how similar it looks to the cars of today?
That is similar to Carl's Mustang. The very first Mustang I drove and would take it to go get parts before my car was ready for the road.
1967 2+2 Fastback.
I eventually got a 1969 Mach 1, Toploader car. Of course, Fastback. Had it for quite a long while and eventually sold it in 1999.
Set it up pretty much like an old SCCA B/Production car. The class no longer exists but was what the small block AC/FIA Cobras, Corvettes and GT-350s ran. Great daily driver until I had to start driving to the Skyline complex in Falls Church, VA.
There is no formal topic, EG; I post photos at the top of the Thursday/Friday feature just to get things started. All creative works and comments are "on topic".
Let's roll!
One of the most beautiful cars ever built.
1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni et Falasche Cabriolet.
Talk about a fender bender.
Looks like it's breaking the sound barrier just sitting there.
When cars were art.
Beauty.
Lets roll !!
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Oh wait...
I did happen to see a swarm of bugs.
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I hope the Orkin man got there quickly.
Here are a couple of shots that I got at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago in 2011.
1896 Benz
1914 Model T Ford
A couple from a bit earlier (mid 19th Century)
Conestoga Wagon
Eastern Style Stagecoach (Seats on top and open boot)
Western Style Stagecoach (No top seats and leather covered boot)
The first one really is a buggy. Gotta love the lantern attached to the front.
Yeah, I think that they used the carbon arc lanterns like the ones miners used. They were able to handle getting water on them better than the earlier candles.
The term they used, particularly after the first Fordmobile was made was "Horseless Carriage". It looks very much like they could pull the engine, put traces on the front and hook up a horse. I didn't see the other side (for some weird reason, the museum frowns on people climbing around on the exhibits), but I do know that some of the early ones actually had a socket for a buggy whip next to the driver. In the same manner (resisting new models and procedures), when the US Army first acquired airplanes for military observation purposes, the pilots were required to wear cavalry boots (with spurs) while flying. That lasted all the way up to WWI. I never quite figured out what use the spurs would have.
That was Fredrick Benz's first model. The next one was the one he named after his daughter, Mercedes.
Actually, I did figure out how they could be useful. If the pilot crashed, which was known to happen quite often, he could then steal a horse to get back to his base.
Did you say yesteryear's vessels?
This photo was taken of a life-sized diorama in the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China.
This photo was taken in Millennium Park, Kaifeng, China. It was used for "Pirate shows".
Kavika once called this a boat.
My father owned a 1952 Hudson Hornet, and at the age of 16 I thought it was a fantastic car. Does 67 years ago qualify as "yesteryear"?
That's about as "yester" as we can get and still be breathing.
Buzz, can you guess what this is?
A car engine? I posted elsewhere that in grade 11, in high school, I could choose one of three optional subjects - motor mechanics (the students took apart and put together a Ford car engine), woodworking (the students used power tools like drills, saws, sanders and lathes to build something like a small table) or commercial (touch typing and bookkeeping). I chose commercial so I'm not a mechanic, a carpenter, but I can type quickly without looking at the keyboard.
Right.
Of special significance to your prior post, it is a Hudson Hornet engine.
I have had that photo for decades. An old fella named Lee gave it to me as he was a Hudson Hornet aficionado.
LOL. I never looked under the hood, although I knew it had a straight six engine that was incredibly responsive, and the car handled like magic WITHOUT power steering. As well, have you noticed how similar it looks to the cars of today?
What was old is new again.
My mom always loved her '50 Chevy Deluxe Fastback.
Dark green, kind of like this one...btw, she was a street racer in High School...
I always loved the looks of those fastbacks. When I was a kid I would draw pictures of them.
A classic Detroit style.
I have considered doing one over the years, but would tend to put a Ford Coyote motor in it.
Maybe for Mom (passed in Sept. 2008) I would out a 7litre LS motor in it.
Buick had a superb one as well:
1949 Buick Super Sedanette
And many joined the show - Ford Mustang, AMC Marlin, etc etc
An American classic. The Ford Mustang fastback.
Beautiful car. I think Pontiac had a similar model as well.
A Caddy would have been something good too.
Very nice,
That is similar to Carl's Mustang. The very first Mustang I drove and would take it to go get parts before my car was ready for the road.
1967 2+2 Fastback.
I eventually got a 1969 Mach 1, Toploader car. Of course, Fastback. Had it for quite a long while and eventually sold it in 1999.
Set it up pretty much like an old SCCA B/Production car. The class no longer exists but was what the small block AC/FIA Cobras, Corvettes and GT-350s ran. Great daily driver until I had to start driving to the Skyline complex in Falls Church, VA.
I am not on topic this week! LOL. I'll try to find a fun vehicle photo I haven't posted yet.
Don't worry about it - I'm usually off topic myself.
There is no formal topic, EG; I post photos at the top of the Thursday/Friday feature just to get things started. All creative works and comments are "on topic".
I know. It's fun though.
From a friend of mine in the Queensland bush.
Latest model International Harvester.
Big Mack Attack.
From the same fella above. You can see how robust the grass is there.
LOL. That's really funny.
I started laughing the instant I saw it and even pondered how it would work if using it.
The way the grass grows here, I doubt I would get very far.