Golf… California Style
A Buick touring car pressed into service, for a little female golf fashion modeling in California during 1926.
Big And Little
An interesting set of images taken in California in 1920. The White racing car on the left is one of the old Buick Bug’s that were successful racing cars that Buick built c1910. The other two small cars I believe were made for amusement purposes or could have been some older cycle cars that were…
Tony Gulotta’s heartbreak…..1928
In the 1928 Indianapolis 500, Tony Gulotta was far in the lead with less than 18 laps to go. Unfortunately the fuel line clogged and Tony was forced to the pits. It took over one hour to make the repair, and he ended up finishing tenth. The car that Tony drove is shown here with…
Pierce Arrow
Stately 1913 Pierce Arrow model 38 imperial limousine, probably in New York City. The arch in the roof line is said to allow a gentleman to enter and exit the car without removing his top hat. This vehicle is fitted with Westinghouse air shocks. The body style and shocks did not last long on the…
The Tucker
A Press Photo showing a concept drawing of the 1946 Tucker Torpedo. June 13, 1947, Stanley Johnson and Joseph Pagan operate a drill press in Chicago working on drilling and tapping holes in a Tucker Torpedo cylinder block. Chicago, June 19, 1947, R. H. Armstrong explains that new car has engine mounted in rear with…
Customs
Two views of US border crossings, from long ago when things were a bit different than today. Above, the crossing between Derby Line, VT and Stanstead, Quebec in 1924. Below, location and date unknown but probably California/Mexico also in the 1920’s.
Peter De Paolo Postcard.
