[Found here.]
The Roadtrip
[Found here.]
Category: Automotive
Be a Practical Motorist
First published in 1934 by George Newnes, British car magazine Practical Motorist became an essential guide for generations of car owners who preferred the “do-it-yourself” approach to vehicle maintenance.
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More than just a technical manual, Practical Motorist captured the spirit of post-war motoring culture, fostering a community of enthusiasts who took pride in the grease under their fingernails and the reliability of their well-maintained vehicles.
[Click for larger pics. More practical covers here via Memo of the Air.]
Nothing Much Happened Today.
A man towed his wife to Sonic with a lawn mower to get a vanilla ice cream.
“So this is in Giddings TX. I grew up there and he is always doing the nicest things for her since they’re not able to legally operate a motor vehicle as they’re both mentally handicapped. Everyone in the town always does what they can to help them out, but he is very set in doing what he can for himself and her.”
[Photo and description found here.]
VW Frankencopter
From the comments section:
“I had hoped to see a video of this copter in flight. Alas, it’s never going to fly! Here’s more info I located on Instagram:
Aircraft maintenance expert Chuck Jurgen Teschke from Alberta, Canada, is creating a unique hybrid by combining a classic VW T1 Bus with parts from an Airbus H125 helicopter. This project, known as the ‘Frankencopter,’ is a static art installation designed to resemble a helicopter, though it is not intended to fly. The build features a modified VW Bus shell integrated with helicopter components, including landing skids and a tail boom, resulting in a striking visual piece that blends automotive and aviation elements.”
[Image and description found here.]
199 & 201 Henry Street
In 1980, photographers Brian Rose and Edward Fausty conducted a photo survey of derelict NYC, particularly the Lower East Side. This image is of 199 & 201 Henry Street, with a 1967 Chrysler Town & Country wagon at the curb.
According to a recent comment on FB, Apartment No. 3 at No. 199 Henry Street is now a 1 bedroom / 1 bath and rents for $2,600 / month.
[1980 view found here, 2024 screencap via Google Maps Street View.]
New Old Future Cars
AI images by graphic artist Alphonse Marcel found here.
[h/t Charlene J.]
Bugeyed
[Found here.]
Nothing Much Happened Today.
[Found in here. Click for biggerness.]
The .Gif Friday Post No. 928 – Heavy Metal Cooking, A Lucky Day & Planned Destruction
The 2012 Lada Wedgie
That’s a Russian Lada Kalina circa 2012, and if that’s not a bollard attack, then maybe a telephone pole lost its brakes, or someone’s boat was speeding or something. No way can a Lada travel that fast.
[Found in here via here.]
Tacky Raccoons 