Vintage shots from days gone by!

Damn South Paw that is some cool shit!

 

post #9660 - i think it's russian Moskvitch prototype
post #9662 - Lada 2103 (Zhiguli)
post #9669 - Zaz 965 (Zaporozhets)
post #9675 - Gaz 24 (Volga)

 

F4F Gun Tractor (Ford Blitz)

 

Try F4F Gun Tractor (Ford Blitz)

 

It looks like and I'm sure it is a CMP truck. CMP is a "Canadian Military Pattern" . They were built useing Chevrolet and Ford engines and were exported all over the Commonwealth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Military_Pattern_truck

 

Chicago Auto Show 1950

 

the nattily attired gent in the 34 Plymouth is demonstrating the stability of the fully hydraulic brakes on the 34 Plymouth. Introduced on the Chrysler and Desoto in 28, and Dodge and Plymouth in 32, a first in the low price field. By 34 were a fully sorted system.

Alternately, this might have been the inspiration for the OJ Glove defense...

 

I could've used those instructions back then...if you know what I mean.

 

He did that without moving or did he stop in front of them without holding onto the wheel, almost running over their feet?

 

Look at the photo. Specifically, behind the car. See those tirre tracks?
He was poppng along at 55 mph, raised his arms high and stomped on the brakes. Car stopped in a straight line. Then, OBVIOUSLY, this photo was posed for the cameras. Sorta like the hoto of MacArthur wading ashore in the Philipines. They did that shot in three takes.
DUH.
By the way, the brake systems at Chrysler were invented by Roy Sanford. He was the father of duo-servo brakes. He worked at Raybestos for years and developed the brakes for the Boeing 747. They used a 427 BBC directly bolted to a brake disk. At high RPM they applied the brakes and stopped the engine.

 

Old Drag Racer, '57 Ford. Runnig 312 Y-Block, dual quads, McCulloch Supercharger. now owned by 6deuce32yblock;

 

I also see tire tracks BEHIND those guys...Hey they're standing in a road DUH!
How was I to know you were there for the photo shoot?

 

There for the photo shoot... too F'ing funny.

 

Good to see, and some of the other posts. You have been paying attention.

PS A mate of mine bought one, just like that, new.

 

A Commer truck in New Zealand:

 

Another New Zealand Commer:

 

International ACCO in New Zealand:

 

International Transtar in New Zealand:

 

A Leyland in New Zealand: