Back in the day before the spray washes we all used when traveling and on way home to leave the mud there. I remember back when tracks had mud, tracks were worked/watered, rarely see that anymore, hard pack smooth dry slick seems to be the norm now here in Wi. with a few exceptions.
USS COOLBAUGH (DE-217), tied up at the quay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Guessing date this photo based on the automobiles parked alongside, late 50's.
The architect Robert E. Fulton, Jr. built four of these “Airphibians,” which he flew and drove extensively. The flying car—photographed here sans wings—could be converted into an airplane in 4 or 5 minutes. In the early 1950s, advocates thought it was a postwar necessity. It was the first flying car to be certified. Charles Lindbergh flew/drove the first model in 1950. The Airphibian above was photographed on the Grand Central Parkway in March 1952.” -NY Time Photo: Eddie Hausner for the NY Time.
Great shot of the early indy roadsters. My father in law helped build the winning technology back in the day..... Known as the NOVI, anyone that has ever heard one has said its a sound that left goose bumps on their brains for more than a half century!
The Jalopy Journal
