Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Cool Roth iron ons and Ed's Mega Cycle bike hauler

For a gallery of about a dozen: http://nostalgiaonwheels.blogspot.com/2008/03/hmm-i-wonder-if-these-were-just-iron-on.html

For more of the above, see http://nostalgiaonwheels.blogspot.com/ which is where the next two images came from


Built in 1967 and originally named by Rob Williams "Captain Pepi's Motorcycle & Zeppelin Repair" was later change to "Mega Cycle" after a strong suggestion from car show promoters.
Powered by a Buick V6 engine this car was designed to carry Ed's Harley Sportster.

Dear Santa, I know where you can find my xmas presents

Here are close ups, the full image is last, and even bigger after the link

Perfect girlfriend material


These have to be from Shorpy originally, but I found them at http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

Amusing stuff




Wow, how did this get past the beancounters who have to have it proved that the idea will make money?

I love that, I wish I could give a bunch of these away to old hot rodders


No way a woman would get talked into going for a ride on this and enjoy it



That incredible madman, EJ Potter





120 HP Lycoming 6 cylinder aircraft engine

1957 BMW Isetta body


via: http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

it's the Holey Terror! Now in color!


Barnfresh



Photographed at Hershey's by Kit Foster: http://www.kitfoster.com/2009/10/all-roads-lead-to-hershey.html Kit's website has been one of my recommended for quite a while

If the look of a 100 year old car doesn't entrance you...., you might not be a car guy




This time warp Stanley was originally purchased by a manufacturer of roller skates. It was used in business until replaced by another vehicle, then stored away in a barn.
Discovered many years later, it was purchased by a series of collectors through 1981. Virtually unchanged since it was built, the car has been considered “too good to restore” by many enthusiasts and has served as an authentic reference for restoration of many other cars.

The car is all in original condition, with vestigial hints of the original green paint visible on the wood body. The fenders are thin strips of bent wood, and are unmarred. The black leather seats are entirely original and well preserved, with the exception of the bottom front cushions, which have been covered to prevent further deterioration. The brass lighting is all correct and unblemished, though tarnished.

It was put into running order by replacing the boiler with a modern reproduction, although the original is included with the car. The burner was rebuilt and the car has participated in several high-profile events, including the centennial observance of F.O. Stanley’s first ascent of Mt. Washington in 1999. It served as the model for Ken Dallison artwork on a 12-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1985. It also was featured at the 2006 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where it proved a spectators’ favorite, particularly on the Friday tour for steam cars.
To see what it would look like restored: http://www.saratogaautomuseum.com/exhibits.php?CID=73 and a gallery of similar pre-ww1 cool old cars