Ozark Model T

My friend Fred sent me these pictures of a Model T Ford that he saw in the Ozark Mountains. Sometimes "yard art" vehicles are rescued and restored. Yes, it's expensive and a lot of work, but the payback is that you are preserving a piece of history. Is there a more historic vehicle than a Model T Ford?

Nik's Hotrod

For an action picture of this car go to http://scooterplace.blogspot.com/

This car belongs to Nik. He lives waaaaaaaay out west near Seattle. I met him through the internet and he sent me these pictures.

Unique '39 Chevy

Here is a link to a Chevrolet model that you may never have seen before.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57394408@N00/489696730/in/pool-cardirectory/

Two Bug Shots

I had to open the trunk and hood to convince a kid that the engine was really in the back. More Bug Shots at the bottom.

1936 Ford

This unrestored 1936 Ford was in remarkable condition after 70 years. In those days, the spare often rode out in the open. This one has a protective cover.

1949 Chevrolet

In 1949, this body style was an instant hit. It looked fast, but power was from the old reliable "stove bolt six" which was not known for speed. Today, these cars are popular with collectors. You don't see many cars with horn rings on the steering wheel anymore.

Ford Sunliner

I think this convertible is a '56 Ford Sunliner. That's a '55 hardtop at left.

Fords in three colors.

The blue Ford is a Thunderbird. First of the T-Birds, this body style was built from 1955 until 1957.

The yellow Ford is a 1954 Customline hardtop.

The red and white Ford is a 1955 Victoria. I think the strap across the roof makes it a Crown Victoria.

Nash

This magnificent old Nash is a rare car.

Rumble seat

A rumble seat was in the back and in the open. In good weather, it was fun for two people. The mother-in -law seat was also in the back and in the open, but not nearly as much fun.

Dodge

This looks like about 1933 to me.

Name plates

You can call them a badge, a logo, or a name plate, but manufacturers have always been careful to identify their cars. For a look at headlights and tail lights on cars look at http://knoxville.yourhub.com/LOUDONCOUNTY/Stories/Travel/General-Travel/Story~307675.aspx

Imperial

Chrysler's luxury sedan, the Imperial had tail lights mounted on top of the rear fenders. Also in the picture, a Mercury and 1936 Plymouth.

A lowered Chevy Pickup

This creamy Chevy is close to the ground. My guess is 1949. In the background you can see two Chevy cars.

A nice 1955 Chevy.

This model Chevrolet has always been popular. (Can you spot my VW?)

A pair of nice old Buicks.

Car Show on Broadway

They closed down Broadway and had a car show right in the middle of town. That's my blue Bug in the foreground.

1966 Volkswagen

The shades over the head lights are a accessory.

1936 Plymouth street rod

I found this old Plymouth in the Dollywood parking lot. That's our grand daughter, Tori.

1949 Lincoln ragtop

These were fine cars. The engine was a flathead V8 that looked like a Ford V8 supersized. They were very quiet and smooth. The only ones I saw up close had a three-speed on the column. Most had Overdrive. Does anybody know if there were any automatics in the '49's?

What is it?

An airplane cockpit? Have you ever flown in a small airplane that looked like this inside?

Sachs engine

Now where would you expect to find a neat little single cylinder engine like this?

Basic transportation

Click the pictures to make it bigger and you can read the name on the door.

Messerschmitt

This little bug-eyed car is a Messerschmitt, made in Germany about 1955. It has three wheels and is powered by a motor scooter engine which is hidden in the back. As you can see, it has a narrow front seat for the driver and a slightly wider seat in the back for a passenger. Two skinny kids might fit back there.

Triumph 5T/A

These next few pictures are not cars, but I thought these old ads were good enough to be shared here. This Triumph motorcycle is called a "streamliner," a word I tend to associate with modern passenger trains.

You can click the picture and possibly get it large enough to read the print. Most of the other ads are larger than this one. They were published in magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Mechanix Illustrated.

I also have some old Cushman ads posted at www.scooterplace.blogspot.com if vintage motor scooters interest you.

1961 Triumph

This '61 model Triumph is depicted as a racer. The truth is that Triumphs actually were very popular with motorcycle racers.

Triumph

I'm not sure of the model year of this motorcycle. You can click on the ad to get the type large enough to read.

The gag in this ad is that the space for the rider has been left out and you are supposed to imagine yourself on the motorcycle. The first thing to get my attention was the price.

1959 Triumph

The Triumph motorcycle was the best know of the English bikes, but other brands such as BSA, James, and Royal Enfield were also made in England.