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Mar 28, 2012 16:44:39 GMT -6
Post by theoldguy on Mar 28, 2012 16:44:39 GMT -6
VAROOM!!! Attachments:
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Apr 2, 2012 13:29:17 GMT -6
Post by carol duncan on Apr 2, 2012 13:29:17 GMT -6
THIS IS A "HOTROD BUTTON"...GIVE IT A LIL CLICK..FOR SOME REALLY COOL PIX
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Apr 2, 2012 20:35:56 GMT -6
Post by steve on Apr 2, 2012 20:35:56 GMT -6
lol...ok
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Apr 18, 2012 18:30:14 GMT -6
Post by carol duncan on Apr 18, 2012 18:30:14 GMT -6
Built in 1884, the De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Roundabout is the oldest automobile that can still drive on the road on its own power. And it's now up for auction next month, expected to pull in between $2 and $2.5 million dollars. This steam-powered quadricycle has more in common with a locomotive than today's modern car. It's essentially a steam engine on four wheels with seats and a steering wheel. It can reach speeds of over 35 mph, travel 20 miles on one 40 gallon tank of water, and has no foot pedals or hand brakes. This particular car has a storied history: it participated in the world's first car race in 1887 and remained with one owner for 81 years. The two bench seats meant that for the first time four people could travel on one "personal steam carriage" thus making it the first family car. Some metal pieces were sacrificed for the 1914 war effort rendering the car inoperable, but one of the owners has since recreated the missing parts to historical accuracy and returned the vehicle to operating condition. The 127-year-old car was popular among wealthy enthusiasts at the time it was made, but by 1893 gasoline became a viable energy source. One of the cars designers, Comte de Dion, was also a devoted animal enthusiast and developed a transmission that could use gas to power large trucks to relieve animals from having to pull carriages. Steam powered cars soon became obsolete, but the designers went on to dominate car manufacturing in the early 20th century. Only the very rich could own cars when this one was first made, and now, only the very rich will once again be able to own this vintage automobile when it goes up for auction.
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