There are those, of course, who are really into these things. They know every model of every year, going back to the first car. Then there are those who are only interested in the inner workings of the engine, etc. It reminds me of the clients who would buy French 18th-century clocks from my gallery. In our minds, we were selling the beautiful cases that were built to house the clock works, but we had clients who were far more interested in what made them tick! Of course, there were those who just slapped a battery inside, so they did not have to wind it every day!!
This 1929 Model A Ford, you had to crank up from the front to start the motor ...
Here is another 1929 Ford which I am illustrating because I wish I could keep a spare tire on my car just like that!
Last year, I illustrated a Volkswagen Bug similar to my first car ...
This year, they had a 1960 Volkswagen Bug with the very small taillights like my first 1959 Bug. This time there was an opportunity to see the interior with the stick shift and clutch, ie, a third pedal on the floor that was necessary to work the manual transmission.
I now drive a 4-door sedan, which I consider a normal-sized car, and I must admit I am not happy with the size of these huge cars and trucks with just a single driver in them. If I am backing out of a parking space, there is no way for me to see oncoming vehicles. But I did see in the show a big 1929 Packard that must have been fun for the entire family. I am showing 3 images with different features. It has 4 front lights and on one side another light for good measure, but do notice the wire connecting it is suitable to remove and turn it around as a search light. I could use that sometimes. Finally, take a look at the interior, the owner’s family is going around in style and … maybe showing off a bit as well.
Every kid has to have a car he can dream about, and here is one that would be high on my list: a 2008 Lotus limited edition Exige S Club Racer ...
The morning was for me an imaginary trip “Back to the Future”.
Every kid has to have a car he can dream about, and here is one that would be high on my list: a 2008 Lotus limited edition Exige S Club Racer ...