My dad had a 110 model when I was a kid (late 60's) and I loved riding around in the thing. Great picture.
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My dad had a 110 model when I was a kid (late 60's) and I loved riding around in the thing. Great picture.
Carrozzeria Viotti, an Italian coachbuilder established in 1921, gained success by producing both exclusive custom vehicles and more affordable yet high-quality cars. After World War II, they introduced the “Giardinetta,” a functional wooden wagon that became synonymous with the Italian term for “station wagon.”
These wagons served as both practical vehicles and showcases of craftsmanship during a declining era of coachbuilding. Viotti created refined versions on upscale chassis, including the Lancia Aurelia, which featured a powerful V6 engine.
Only a limited number of these Giardinetta wagons were produced, with just two surviving examples on the B53 chassis, known for their stylish design by Giovanni Michelotti.
These wagons served as both practical vehicles and showcases of craftsmanship during a declining era of coachbuilding. Viotti created refined versions on upscale chassis, including the Lancia Aurelia, which featured a powerful V6 engine.
Only a limited number of these Giardinetta wagons were produced, with just two surviving examples on the B53 chassis, known for their stylish design by Giovanni Michelotti.
The Packard Predictor was one of the company’s last triumphs. The Predictor’s design is credited to Richard Teague and it was built on a stock Clipper chassis by Ghia. Ghia completed the project in an amazing 90 days, just in time for the Predictor to debut at the 1956 Chicago Auto Show. It was created to ‘gauge public opinion on concepts in product improvement and advancement under study by Packard-Clipper product planners,’ according to company officials. ‘
One of the Predictor’s most visible features is its electrically operated T-tops. The back-glass is also electrically operated as are the headlight doors and side windows. It features retractable roof panels, a retractable rear window, and Packard’s push-button Ultramatic transmission. Power is from a 374 cub-inch V8 engine offering 290 horsepower.
One of the Predictor’s most visible features is its electrically operated T-tops. The back-glass is also electrically operated as are the headlight doors and side windows. It features retractable roof panels, a retractable rear window, and Packard’s push-button Ultramatic transmission. Power is from a 374 cub-inch V8 engine offering 290 horsepower.
Different strokes and all that. That is the FUGLIEST vehicle this side of an Aztek. The Edsel-esque front end doesn't do it any favors.
1969 DODGE SUPER BEE A12
440/390 HP V-8 4-SPEED MANUAL
440/390 HP V-8 4-SPEED MANUAL
On this day in 1899, police gave out the first automobile speeding citation in U.S. history—to a New York City cab driver who was traveling 12 miles per hour.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Sunday, May 21, 1899 reports, "Bicycle Roundsman Schuessler saw German making twelve miles an hour on Lexington Avenue early last evening ... pursuing the man he saw him round the corner of Twenty-third street, an always crowded place, at the same break neck speed."
German was arrested and locked up for the night, and according to the newspaper report, both he and the electric cab company he worked for were "surprised."
1972 Ford Maverick powered by a 340 horsepower 302ci engine
It's hot, I guess, but my trained eyes were immediately drawn to the '72 Chevy pickup in the background !
Funny but I used to like the Black version.. Until I owned a few Black cars and found out how terrible they are to keep looking nice.
I'll take this White Trans Am over Black any day.
I'll take this White Trans Am over Black any day.
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A coupe trumps a wagon 99.9% of the time. And the fact that it LOOKS good too helps a lot.