Time To See The Cars September 19th 2010
Sue likes this one
Time For Lunch
Vicky Attacks Paul Moyer
Long Lunch, Time To See More Cars
Limo??
Did you know? - A limousine (or limo) is a luxury vehicle sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. The chassis of a limousine may have been extended by the manufacturer or by an independent coachbuilder. These are referred to as "stretch" limousines and are traditionally black or white in color. Limousines are usually liveried vehicles, driven by professional chauffeurs. As the most expensive form of automobile ground transportation, limousines are culturally associated with extreme wealth or power, and are commonly cited as an example of conspicuous consumption. Among the less wealthy, limousines are also often hired during special events (most commonly weddings and funerals).
Remember these??
Some cars leave early... This is the 12 airplace engine
Motorcycles & Toy Cars
Did you know? - The definition of a microcar has varied considerably in different countries. Since there are usually tax and/or licensing advantages to the classification, multiple restrictions are often imposed, starting with engine size. The Register of Unusual Microcars[1] in the UK says: "economy vehicles with either three or four wheels, powered by petrol engines of no more than 700cc or battery electric propulsion, and manufactured since 1945". The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum (the world's largest collection of Microcars) says "Engine sizes of 700cc and less and 2 doors or less" and the US-based Vintage Microcar Club simply defines it as 1000cc or less.
Typical microcars usually have some of the following features:
- seats only the driver and a single passenger
- a 1 cylinder 49cc - 500cc engine
- 1 wheel drive
- cable operated brakes on 2 or 4 wheels (no longer permissible in countries such as the UK).
- simple suspensions
- 6" - 8" roadwheels
Many, but not all, microcars are also:
- three wheeled.
- Not fitted with a reverse gear (the weight of the car was light enough for parking to be achieved by lifting one end of the vehicle).
- May have all gears operable in reverse as well as in forward gear such as the Messerschmitt KR200.
- Fitted with lifting bodywork instead of doors.
- Less than 3m in length (sometimes less than 8', 2.440m).
- Less than 85 cubic feet/2400 litres interior volume.
Isetta
Did you know? - The Isetta was one of the most successful microcars produced in the post-World War II years—a time when cheap, short-distance transportation was most needed. Although the project originated in Italy, it was built in a number of different countries, including Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, it became known as a bubble car—a name later given to other similar vehicles.
Gullwings
1955 Gullwing
