Classic Wheels

COBRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 6, 2017 Seen on the grill of a 2016 Mustang Cobra. Gotta love these stylish and fast cars. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a "fast and fabulous" day my friends. Linda Late post: LOL - when I posted this morning, I thought it was Friday. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was Saturday and I didn't have to go to work. Yay!

Reflections

May 3, 2017 Reflections of a 1957 Chevrolet (Chevy) Bel Air in the hubcap of another car. And of course, you can also see my SP too. This was taken in Oklahoma City at the National Hot Rod Show. "Old Hot Rodders and their cars, are still cool after all these years." ~ Me Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a shiny day my friends! Linda

Put Out to Pasture

April 27, 2017 Here's another of the great old trucks that are in the Gold King Mine collection. The Gold King Mine is a must visit place if ever you are in Jerome, Arizona. "Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art." ~ Stanislaw Jerzy Lec Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a day full of joy. Linda

Patriotic Tow Truck

April 24, 2017 So sorry that I didn't get a shot of the information card on this tow truck, so I can't share any details with you. Nevertheless, I thought it was pretty cool looking. Seen at that National Towing Museum in Chattanooga, TN. Thank you for your comments and critiques! Have a red, white and blue day! Linda

Chrome!

April 18, 2017 Two of my favorite things: Chrome and Old Cars. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a shiny day! Linda

A 1904 Buckmobile

April 13, 2017 Contrary to its name, riding in a Buckmobile was uncommonly smooth due to its unusual buckboard suspension. The whimsical umbrella on this one was used as a sunshade with the car was parked. The Buckmobile was named for its unique suspension consisting of four arched, wooden planks connecting the body, springs and axles. These "buck boards" reportedly allowed the car to travel "without the slighest vibration over the most uneven roads." The Budmobile's vertically mounted, T-head engine was full enclosed planetary transmission were very advanced for 1904. Its engine was also very powerful for the time, leading the manufacturer to boast, "The Buckmobile is beyond question the highest power road machine on the market." In fact, it can still propel the little car to a speed well beyond our comfort level.! Like many early automakers, the Buckmobile Company disappeared almost as quickly as it arose. Following its debut at the grand New York Auto Show in January 1903, the resulting orders severely outstripped the company's financial and production capabilities. Only two Buckmobiles are known to sill exist. This one's provenance can be traced to its original owner, a doctor in New York. With the exception of the headlights and tail lights, everything you see on this cosmetically restored care is original. I thought this was a most unusual car. I hope you enjoy viewing it. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a marvelous day! Linda

Tough!!!!

March 23, 2017 They don't make 'em much tougher than this old guy. I loved that the owner of the Gold King Mine have rescued so many old great trucks and we can enjoy them today. No, they are not in pristine condition. Yet they have so much character, and I love them. I'd never heard of a Corbitt truck before. According to Wikipedia: "Corbitt was an American automobile, truck, and farm equipment manufacturer. Founded as a horse-drawn carriage manufacturer in 1899, the company began building automobiles in 1907, and the business expanded over the years to include light and heavy trucks, intracity buses, personnel vehicles for the U.S. Army, and farm tractors. Based in Henderson, North Carolina, for its entire history, it sold in 1952 to the United Industrial Syndicate, a New York City-based company which gradually liquidated Corbitt and shut it down. The last production vehicles came off the line in 1954, though a few vehicles were cobbled together from leftover parts in the years after that." Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a day full of smiles! Linda

A 1932 Cadillac Fleetwood

March 11, 2017 This elegant car is an elegant over-the-top limousine which is matched with a most extraordinary engine. It has the world's first production V-16. President Herbert Hoover rode in a Cadillac V-16 in his official capacity and later purchased an identical one for him personal use. The 1930 Cadillac introduced its costliest care to date, powered by the world's first production 16-cylinder engine. This revolutionary automobile established Cadillac among the world's most prestigious car builders. The Series 452 V-16 1932 engine designed by Owen Nacker was not just an engineering masterpiece - it was also a work of art. It was engineered as two straight-eight overhead valve engines, set at a 45-degree angle and sharing a common crankshaft. Famous for its quiet operation and super road performance, one road tester said the V-16 Cadillac was "....so smooth and quiet throughout is range as to make it seem incredible that the car is actually being propelled by exploding gases." All Cadillac V-16 powered autos were custom built and elaborately finished and many consider the 1932 models to be the epitome of the marque's styling during the Classic Era of cars. The richly appointed interior of this limousine includes a smoking kit, lady's vanity, headliner hat net, window shades and floor heaters in the "owner's drawing room." Only 49 limos were made in 1932 and a mere handful survive today. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a beautiful day today my friends. Linda

1935 Tow Truck

March 4, 2016 This is a beautifully restored 1935 Ford one-ton tow truck. It has a 1.5 ton Weaver crane installed in the back. It's proudly owned by Rogner's Garage of Palatine, IL and on loan to the National Tow Truck Museum in Chattanooga, TN. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a mellow yellow day today! "There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive." ~ B. C. Forbes

More Chrome!

March 2, 2016 I wish I could recall what make and model car this wonderful fender ornament was on =, but I don't. So any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated. This was taken several years ago at a car show that was rained upon, never a desirable thing during a car show. But I did like the raindrops on the hood here. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a shiny day today! Linda

Color Version

February 25, 2016 This is an HDR photo of the same truck I posted in Black and White on February 17, 2016. This is a 1948 Chevrolet truck owned by a friend of ours. Captured at a local car show. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a beautiful day! Linda

Ford's Folly

February 23, 2016 This is a fender marker (I think that's what it's called) from a pristine Edsel. According to Wikipedia: "The Edsel is an automobile marque that was planned, developed, and manufactured by the Ford Motor Company for model years 1958–1960. With the Edsel, Ford had expected to make significant inroads into the market share of both General Motors and Chrysler and close the gap between itself and GM in the domestic American automotive market. Ford invested heavily in a yearlong teaser campaign leading consumers to believe that the Edsel was the car of the future – an expectation it failed to deliver. After it was unveiled to the public, it was considered to be unattractive, overpriced, and over-hyped. The Edsel never gained popularity with contemporary American car buyers and sold poorly. The Ford Motor Company lost $250 million on the Edsel's development, manufacturing, and marketing. The very name "Edsel" became a popular symbol for a commercial failure. "“Edsel is the artist in our family. Art is something I know nothing about.” ~ Henry Ford Have a high quality day today my friends! Thank you for your comments and critiques. Linda

A 1912 Model, Still Looking Great!

February 20, 2017 This is a 1912 Rauch & Lang electric Brougham. This Cinderella coach is essentially a drawing room on wheels. Electric-powered cars were all the rage in the early 1900's. They were particularly appealing to wealthy, urban women for their driving simplicity, quite operation, and elegance. Rauch & Langs were among the most prestigious and expensive of the electric cars. This car originally had two 40-volt cells under the hood wired in series to provide 80 volts to the motor. Since it lacked an internal combustion engine, there was no need for a radiator. The stylish coach was designed for conversation, with the front passengers facing the driver's seat in the rear. The tall coach provided ample headroom for the fashionably large hats of the day. The crystal vase mounted on one wall was furnished with fresh flowers each day by many who owned this beauty. With the exception of new paint and tires, this car remains in its original condition. The Rauch & Lang Carriage Company operated from 1905-1915 in Cleveland Ohio. In 1915 it became the Baker, Rauch & Lang Company. Then in 1920 it was the Rauch & Lang Electric Card Manufacturing company operating from Chicopet Falls, MA. The original cost of this car in 1912 was $2,900. Thank you for your comments and critiques! Have an amazing week! Linda

Black n White Beauty!

February 17, 2017 Have a great day! And HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! Linda

Chrome - Shouldn't It Be a Precious Metal?

February 11, 2017 First - thank you for all your comments on my potds - but yesterday and in the past. SmugMugger's ROCK!!!!!! This was a never before seen hood ornament - at least for me it was new. It is on a 1932 Chrysler Imperial and in the wonderful automobile museum in Fairbanks, Alaska. "The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome." ~ Unknown Thank you for your comments and critiques on all my photos. Have a fine day! Linda

A Fancy Wheel

January 28, 2017 This steering wheel and dash is from a 1921 Heine-Velox car. The car itself was totally incredible in all respects. I loved the burled wood on the dash, and the insets of decorative wood in the wheel. Even the wooden wheel spokes of this car had inlaid wood. To see the full shot of this amazing vehicle, and to learn more about it, see my potd on 10/9/2015 which can be viewed with the following link: http://lgood.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-1/i-9xvjxrC "Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams." ~ Ashley Smith Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a beautiful day today my friends. Linda

1906 Cadillac

January 23, 2017 This is a 1906 Cadillac Model K Runabout. The Model K's "tulip" shaped body, in which the elegant up-swept seat sides resembled a flower petal, was an immediate sensation. Because under-seat engines had become passe', Cadillac disguised theirs with a dummy hood mounted over the front axle. The radiator cap is purely for show. While other cars of the time were powerful, heavy, and expensive to run, the single-cylinder Cadillac was light, reliable, and cheap to operate. The Model K was also quite fast for a one-cylinder car and helped Cadillac achieve their higest single-cylinder production total of 3,650 cars in 1906, Three 1907 Model Ks made history by winning a remarkable standardization test that earned Cadillac the prestigious Dewar Trophy in 1908 and forever established the marque at the forefront of engineering and manufacturing. This car cost $750 in 1906. In today's dollars that would be: $18,961 - still a low price for a small car today, but in 1906 $750 was a lot of money considering that the average man earned $879 a year in 1906. Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a great day! Linda

Lead Sled!

January 10, 2017 Wow! Thanks to everyone for your comments on my Luxuriating Lucky photo yesterday. They are all very much appreciated. This chopped 1950's something Mercury was spotted at the National Hot Rod Show held in Oklahoma City in early 2016. I loved the color scheme. Thank you for your comments and critiques! Have a sunshiny day today my friends! Linda

Blue Man Truck

December 30, 2016 I liked the grill and front of this old truck, it rather reminded me of an older man that seen a lot of life, and had a ton of wonderful life-experiences. He was one of the many old work horses at the Gold King Mine in Jerome, Arizona. What I didn't like about this photo was the crazy shadow on the front left side, but I couldn't get in a position to cut it out and still get the grill like I wanted, so I just went with the moment. I gave up and decided that it was some sort of crazy monical on the truck's left eye. LOL. "You might be a redneck if... the blue book value of your truck goes up and down depending on how much gas it has in it." ~ Jeff Foxworthy Have a wonderful day full of history-making experiences today! Thank you for your comments and critiques. Linda

The Forgotten Stutz

December 13, 2016 This is the radiator cap for a 1925 Stutz Speedway Six Series 695 Sportbrohm, which is often called the "forgotten Stutz" which was only produced for a brief period prior to the launch of the famous Stutz vertical eight. This is on a 1925 Stutz. Thank you for your comments and critiques., Have a "famous" day today my friends. Linda

1917 Cleveland Motorcycle

November 30, 2016 This lightweight motorcycle was designed for use by dispatch riders during World War I. The Cleveland became one of the most popular American lightweight motorcycles of the era. Its most remarkable feature was a two-cycle engine mounted crossways in a cradle frame, requiring a worm gear to turn the drive through 90 degrees. While its low price appealed to many, it was the Cleveland's performance and reliability that attracted buyers from throughtout the world. Unlike most two-cycle engines of the day, the Cleveland was famous for starting on the first kick and required little maintenance. It could carry a 200-pound man for up to 75 miles on one gallon of gasoline, even though it weighed only 150 pounds. New price from the factory = $175. Thank you for your comments and critiques! Have a fabulous day today my friends! Linda

A Hood Ornament of a Different Kind

November 23, 2016 This unique "hoodie" is obviously an H and it stands for Hupmobile. It is on a 1933 Silver Anniversary Series K-321 Victoria Hupmobile. There are only seven 1933 K-321 Victorias known to still exist today. The Series K-321 Hupmobilies had the distinction of being the first automobiles styled by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy together with stylist Amos Northrup. These Hupps introduced dramatic features such as a V-sharped radiator grille, sharply rakes windshield, extra-long streamlined running boards, swan-like taillights and a flying H hood ornament. The most striking new features, though, were the "cycle fenders" that tightly hugged the curves of the tires. See my post from June that gives a wider view of the front of the car: http://lgood.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-1/i-NppK569 Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a Happy Day today my friends! Linda

The Master Machine

November 13, 2016 I believe this is a sort of Tractor of olden days. The name over the grill is "Master." I loved the rust, the great radiator grill and the sun-bleached white tires. This was another of the "gems" found at the Gold King Mine in Jerome, Arizona. Best viewed in large sizes. "I'd much rather wear out than rust out." ~ Dan Rather Thank You for your comments & critiques. Best, Linda

1934 American Austin

November 12, 2016 This is otherwise known as a "Baby Austin" and it was popular among celebrities, including Al Jolson, W.C. Fields, Buster Keaton, Hemingway and the "our Gang" kids. An American Austin was even featured in one of Mickey Mouse's earliest movies. This diminutive automobile is the Americanized version of the British Austin Seven, a wildly popular car that took Europe by storm in the 1920s. Like the cyclecars of the teens, the American Austin was designed to create a market for small-car enthusiasts in the U.S. At only 105" long, these whimsical cares were 16" more narrow and 28" shorter than any other car in the U.S. The driver and passenger's feet reached half way under the hood, stopping on 12" short of the radiator. The public loved the idea of the American Austin, tiny yet classy with its stylish coachwork designed by Russian Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky. Unfortunately, the cars were never really taken seriously and were often the subject of jokes and college pranks. It didn't help that the larger Ford Model A cost less than the first American Austins produced, and many second-buyers got an even better bargain. Have a wonderful day my friends. Thank you for your comments & critiques. Linda