History Time for a Commercial break...

Can you imagine an auto show today that shows the actual workings,,,rather than electronic distracting bullshit ?

 

Belgian Beer


1941 Brooks Stevens Western Flyer trailer ... not a commercial truck, but fits in the group

 

I want to see the launching of the boat

 

Wow
Jive bomber, thanks for starting this thread.
I haven't really followed this much, but man that is some cool looking machinery.
Never seen most of this stuff, keep it coming guys.

 

Streamlined also see post #13 !

 

This locomotive is on display at the Museum of Transportation near St Louis MO





We were there years ago and took many pictures, but this was before the digital-camera era, so I'd have to scrounge around to find them.

Also, in that museum and of possible interest to HAMBers is Bobby Darin's 1960 DiDia custom-made car.
(don't think it quite qualifies as a hot rod, tho')

On seeing this pic, it must've undergone a refurbishing as I don't remember it being this clean and shiny. It was also in a different location which wasn't well-lit.



The Museum of Transportation is really a great visit if you're in St Louis; well worth the time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Transportation

 

another Volvo

 

to all the guys who have posted these great pics.......thank you. I could look at them all day long.

Thanks DoUg

 

1936 M-B Trekker

 

These moving vans are so cool!

 

This is an awesome thread.....thanks for starting this Jive Bomber

 

1941 Horch 853

 

greenhouse bus

 

... more on the Horch Firetruck ...

 

Very interesting,,but why,,,

 

Maybe because it's very interesting and it's a commercial

 

Very cool Bob, keep 'em coming.

 

Why the Horch fire car?
http://www.neatorama.com/2015/01/05/This-Is-a-Fire-Truck/
From what I gather the car was purchased used then modified for this purpose.

 

Great enjoyable thread, Bob,,with your contributions.
You have answered my "why".
Somewhat like special stuff built for competitive fireman's musters

 

Whenever somebody asks WHY these days, there is a chance it could be dismissed as art.