John E. Guitar Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) On 4/28/2024 at 1:10 AM, 30DodgePanel said: A few from a rental car brochure... How would you like to rent a Packard Straight 8 for $35 per day? Is this Pacific Auto Rental? Edited April 29 by John E. Guitar (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 6 minutes ago, John E. Guitar said: Is this Pacific Auto Rental? No. Another company. "M.P. DELAY PICTURE CARS Hempstead 2714" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Out of the fade fog: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 President Taft's White steamer is in the Heritage Museum in Sandwich, MA. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 10 hours ago, Rod P said: Hot work cutting wood, for man or car. Who among us would be sporting, slacks, vest and a neck tie to cut wood? Amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Walt G Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 (edited) Neat photo of the Packard with the "wonky" right eye 🥹. The driving lights are factory authorized accessories in the accessory catalog for the 1930 7th series cars. Saf-de-lites, had the top left part with a plated shield covering part of the lens to direct the beam of light to the curb to see that easier. Those driving lights were at times fitted to earlier cars once they became available . Edited May 2 by Walt G (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Terry Harper Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 On 4/16/2024 at 1:18 PM, RetroPetro said: Avery Farm wagon with wood plug wheels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 22 hours ago, Dave Mellor NJ said: British built Ford Model Y in Denmark 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John E. Guitar Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) 4 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: 1929 Renault 40CV mule with prototype Michelin rail tyres. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budd–Michelin_rubber-tired_rail_cars Edited May 4 by John E. Guitar (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 3 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: What is it? On rail tracks using rubber tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Thanks, John Guitar! The beauty of internet. I posted the question exactly the same moment you responded it! Perfect coincidence! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Guitar Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 On 5/3/2024 at 4:04 AM, edinmass said: The new insurance policy for your Lincoln is marvelous! I read it without a magnifying glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Sticking with railcars for a moment.... Of all the McKeen cars, this one sporting finished rims up front is something I hadn't seen before on a railcar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) 13 hours ago, JRA said: What is it? On rail tracks using rubber tires? You probably already read it but for those that haven't clicked on the Wiki link that John posted above. (Although I don't see the aluminum safety ring or flange mentioned in the Wiki article in the photo above?) EDIT: Looking closer, if we zoom in we can barely see the ring or flange on the inside of the wheel " In 1929, Michelin built its first rail car, and by 1932 nine of its cars were in operating service, all of which featured innovative and distinctive pneumatic tires. The company claimed that its application of tires on its rail cars afforded both a substantially more cushioned ride and increased the cars' traction by 35%. The design of Michelin's tired wheels included an aluminum safety ring and a flange that were only used in the event of a puncture or other type of tire failure; during normal operation, only the rubber tire made contact with the rail.[2]" More here nine early rail cars by michelin - Search Images (bing.com) RAIL-CARS ON RUBBER TYRES (railfan.net) Edited May 4 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) Back on topic with another Duesenberg. Probably posted already, but just in case. The early Duesenberg masterpieces never get old... 1921 Duesenberg Model A Belonged to the Same Family for Almost a Century (thedrive.com) Edited May 4 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) Coche del día: Duesenberg Straight 8 - espíritu RACER (espirituracer.com) Edited May 4 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 30 minutes ago, 30DodgePanel said: Back on topic with another Duesenberg. Probably posted already, but just in case. The early Duesenberg masterpieces never get old... 1921 Duesenberg Model A Belonged to the Same Family for Almost a Century (thedrive.com) I think the "Samuel Northrup Castle" car is generally considered the most important Model A and probably the most attractive. The strangest part is that it was the first car built. I think still in the same family? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 That large hp Renault touring converted to rail use is great but look beyond the car - what an outstanding house/structure - look at the masonry - the details around the windows. SUPERB. I have stated before that beyond the great vehicles all the other facets of the period photographs let us observe the "normal" happenings of a different era. Signs,street lamp fixtures, lettering style, clothes, and as seen here great architecture and detail - not done in materials we have available now - aluminum, plastic, etc. I wonder where that photo was taken?? How old was the big Renault when it was converted for rail use. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 48 minutes ago, alsancle said: I think the "Samuel Northrup Castle" car is generally considered the most important Model A and probably the most attractive. The strangest part is that it was the first car built. I think still in the same family? They very generously Donated to the ACD Museum. Here’s a good documentary on it. Absolutely amazing it’s from 1921 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee H Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 hour ago, Walt G said: I wonder where that photo was taken?? How old was the big Renault when it was converted for rail use. From what I can gather, the picture is of the first rubber-tired 1929 prototype, built by Marcel Michelin on a Renault 40CV chassis, and taken outside the tire plant rail depot in Clermont-Ferrand. So it would have been a fairly new car at the time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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