Could not have been there, trailer is long gone, tractor sits in a corner of a building in Wisconsin for many years. That is the "Plankington" rig originally owned by the Plankington meat paking company in Milwaukee Wisconsin
1964 New York World’s Fair Guide Book Come see more ads and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
Sunset The Magazine of Western Living March 1962 Come see more ads and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
Mechanix Illustrated April 1954 Come see more like this and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
Streamlined 1938 Reo Tractor and Curtiss Aerocar Survives | The Old Motor Streamlined 1938 Reo Tractor and Curtiss Aerocar Survives August 26, 2020 Dr. Hubert Eaton was a man of vision, in 1912 took over the management of Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA. Within five years he changed it from being just a memorial for the deceased and turned it into a park-like atmosphere called the Forest Lawn Memorial–Park. His idea was a success that led to the opening three more in the greater Los Angeles area. Being a very successful businessman, Eaton had the ability to be able to see things in a different light. When it came to selecting a traveling vehicle both for work and pleasure, he decided on something sensational. Eaton had a custom-built Reo tractor constructed by the Standard Carriage Works of Los Angeles that was reminiscent of the “Zephyr Land-Yacht” tractor designed by Brooks Stevens two years earlier. This tractor he had constructed pulled a top of the line Curtiss Aerocar. A second version of the tractor that apparently was built for Augustus Post. Standard built the sleek and aerodynamic modern cab-forward design reported to be designed by Harold H. Robinson. It was initially powered by a White flat-12 bus engine that was replaced after over a quarter of a million miles by a Cummins diesel. It is equipped with an onboard generator to power the trailer and living quarters for the driver. This Aerocar has fitted with a deluxe cupola that Curtiss had been building for a few years, which allows passengers a commanding view of the road. It features an intercom for communicating with the driver, rear view mirrors, windshield wipers, a speedometer, and a compass. The Aerocar was named the “Vagabond” by Eaton and is equipped with: air conditioning, restroom, kitchen, and can sleep six. This unique combination was used by Forest Lawn until 1991 and is in the Peterson Museum collection in Los Angeles, where you can view more images of the rig. All photos are courtesy of the Peterson.
It was probably this one HenryJ. It was in that condition, quite good for the age. I loved the leather roof. I should qualify what I said at Hershey. It was technically not on the field and was not judged, it was at the SIDE of the field. It was invited which was a great idea, drew a crowd all day.
A couple of months ago I posted about this same car when it showed up on HAMB. I bought the car 50 years ago. It was wrecked and I rebuilt it. Lurker Mick posted me the name of the builder Ron Maxwell. I wanted to say today is to credit the original owner and builder, Ron Maxwell. Ron you just nailed it. Without a doubt the best looking street driven Austin Bantam. The proportions were just perfect, and the workmanship was excellent especially for a car built in the late 5o's/early 60's. First class job Ron. Ron
Cool. It popped up in a vintage hot rod post. Great looking car. Looks like a nice build, hopefully seeing it brings back fond memories for you. Sent from my iPod touch using H.A.M.B.
I can't swear to it but I think this is Hugh Hefner. Skinny head, pipe, Illinois license plate, expensive jacket! (He was from Chicago and that was Playboy HQ)
Gene Altizer’s Corvair “The Weasel” injected nitro burning 427 Chevy engine, ran the East Coast Fuel Funny Car Circuit (ECFFCC). Kenny Warren’s “Virginia Twister” can be seen in back ground (top left) also a ECFFCC car.
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