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Forest service fire engine... cool! I don't think I've ever seen one before, or any green fire engine

looks 1930's.... and why it has a cab, and an open seat, I don't even have a guess.

Found on http://truquetructruk.tumblr.com

This is the first I've seen that Packard to to get into trucks since the teens

found on http://truquetructruk.tumblr.com

Looks a bit like a Studebaker, I wonder if this was due to the Packard/Studebaker merger and them trying to get a share of the trucking sales

Steve knew about this too! When Packard bought Studebaker, they badged engineered some Studebaker trucks as Packards strictly for export, supposedly because the dealer in Buenos Aires could not obtain a license to import Studebakers.

perhaps the finest 100% unrestored exterior and interior Shelby Mustang GT 500 existing. (it was kept in climate controlled storage from '75 - '05)

One of the most coveted prizes a Shelby can collect is the Chairman’s Award, given to a select number of original, unrestored vehicles at the annual SAAC Convention. This 1969 Shelby GT500 was a hands-down winner in 2006 at SAAC 31, taking the prize after thirty-five years of careful storage in a dry, heated garage. Prior to that, it had been a summer car for its second owner, who purchased it from its first owner in June 1970 at 6,000 miles, just months into its life. It was retired in 1975, never to see the light of day until 2005.

Now showing approximately 49,000 miles, the car is still entirely original except for tires and exhaust, some new belts and hoses and a replacement smog system. The Deluxe Décor interior is virtually flawless, as if it has never been occupied, and all the original inspection stickers and grease-pencil markings are intact. The recipient of a sympathetic detailing by Colin Comer, the car is uniquely finished in its original Pastel Grey paint with Black interior and Red seat and carpet inserts, an unusual and attractive combination.

Described by Comer as “absolutely the finest unrestored, 100% original paint and interior 1969 GT-500 you will find”, there is no disputing its qualification as a collector’s dream, especially taking into account its fully documented history in the hands of a single caring owner over a thirty-five year period. There is simply no other GT500 like it.

Highlights: -
Unrestored original 1969 Shelby GT500
- Original paint, interior, driveline, stickers and factory markings
- Winner, Chairman’s Award, SAAC 31, 2006
- Pastel Grey with Blue stripes, Black/Red interior
- 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air 4-speed
- Detailed by Colin Comer
- New Goodyear GT Polyglas tires
- Completely documented with inspection reports, Owner’s Manual and warranty book

Found on http://mentallydefectiveandborntoolate.tumblr.com/post/69781005117/hotrodzandpinups-oldschoolgarage-69-shelby

a Von Dutch restored and Steve McQueen owned 1923 Indian Big Chief and sidecar are going to auction Jan 9th

Pictures and info from http://silodrome.com/steve-mcqueen-indian-big-chief/

John Wayne's personal non movie IH Travelall is going for auction, the owner has previously been asking a million dollars.

photo from and info at http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/12/19/john-waynes-war-wagon-ih-travelall-heads-to-auction/

more photos from http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/10/06/texas-rep-selling-john-waynes-war-wagon-waynemobile-travelall-for-1-million/

the US Army Air Corps used this "motorized tobaggan" on the Air Force base in Presque Isle Maine

I can't recall where I found the photo.

It's very cool to see that someone innovated a recognizable snowmobile bogey structure, seat and gas tank similar locations to modern snowmobiles... and even the dual ski steering (in front of the engine only) looks the same as the 1968 Ski Doo in the previous post

Peter Brock coach built tag... another very very rare tag I'll probably never see another of... on the 2006 performance coupe

A Tucker on Rodeo... very cool to see a Tucker on a street again, and not in a museum

Jay Leno's Chrysler Turbine at the Rodeo Dr Concours, engine compartment

Though I didn't see the sign saying it was Jay Leno's, since there are less than a handful existing, and Beverly Hills is really close to Jay's Burbank garage, I figure it's his.

1914 Woods Mobilette model 3, and the first time I've seen such a rare car at the LA Roadster Show, it's great to see the variety of roadsters!

so very unusual in the one passenger / one driver and them not being able to sit next to each other

comparison of the narrow Woods to the red Buick.

BMW's "Cargo Donkey" is an obscure vehicle from a prominent car maker

found on http://svammelsurium.blogg.se/category/ovrigt-kul-pa-hjulmedarlarvfotter-med-mera.html

the F76 was made from 1932 to 1934

an extremely significant Chevy collection, you probably haven't heard of

one of the 5 Grand Sport Corvettes, and it was driven by Penske
the "Pass In The Grass" Dale Earnhardt Sr Monte Carlo,
the SR2 Corvette that Zora Duntov drove, and Bill Mitchell designed
Bobby Allisons 1973 Malibu, the last 427 powered Winston Cup car

http://www.powerperformancenews.com/features/chevy-power-bill-towers-historic-collection/

Shelby cars you may not have ever heard of or seen, the Zagato GT 350, and the Shelby Lone Star

for more info and photos of this 1966 GT 350 that Shelby sent to Zagato for restyling (look at the rear window wrap around) : http://www.thegentlemanracer.com/2013/05/the-1966-zagato-shelby-gt350.html

for the story of the 1968 GT40 based car: http://www.thegentlemanracer.com/2012/07/the-shelby-lonestar.html

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