Odds n Ends Vintage Photos VII
09-04-2010 | 05:29 PM
#452
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From: Clifton, VA
Folks,It was a beautiful day here in VA with very low humidity and a nice breeze. Therefore the turn out at the "drive -in" was pretty good.
Here is some of what I saw.
A very nice 67 Camaro
This strange looking (dune) buggy. I also saw a 1970 Meyer's Manx on the way there? Strange to see three buggy's in one day.
Not often one sees a blown VW engine.
A nicely preserved 70 Super Bird
Complete with an autographed fender vent by King Richard
In 1970 the wing on the Super Bird was a bit controversial. How do you think this "wing" would have gone over in 1955? I am far from an aerodynamicist but I really question how functional this is?
On the other hand there is little question that the 502 stuffed under the hood is VERY functional.
There was a rainbow of colors represented there today.
Can anyone guess what this is from?
Anyone interested in his & her's 23 Bucket T's? Both are for sale. One has 200 miles on it the other 400.
A very nice 39 Ford
With a rumble seat
And saving the most interesting piece for last:
A '49 MG TC
09-04-2010 | 07:59 PM
#456
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From: Clifton, VA
As I have stated before I am always amazed at what shows up at this Burger King on Saturdays. And it is free. Today the MG TC was the best thing there in my opinion. The leather covered wheel appeared to be original.
09-04-2010 | 08:32 PM
#457
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From: Mish-she-gan
Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Sep 4 2010, 10:59 PM
As I have stated before I am always amazed at what shows up at this Burger King on Saturdays. And it is free. Today the MG TC was the best thing there in my opinion. The leather covered wheel appeared to be original.
http://www.worldofstock.com/closeups/TRC2803.php
09-04-2010 | 08:37 PM
#458
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From: Clifton, VA
Originally Posted by dlq04,Sep 4 2010, 11:32 PM
I am not familiar with that steering wheel. This is what a stock TC wheel looks like.
http://www.worldofstock.com/closeups/TRC2803.php
http://www.worldofstock.com/closeups/TRC2803.php
It was well worn and looked to be original but I am not the one to say. I will defer to your judgment.
09-05-2010 | 03:32 AM
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From: Mish-she-gan
Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Sep 4 2010, 11:37 PM
Well you would know. I don't.
It was well worn and looked to be original but I am not the one to say. I will defer to your judgment.
It was well worn and looked to be original but I am not the one to say. I will defer to your judgment.
1949 EXUs (Export United States) models (slightly under 500 made) differed from regular production TCs by their full-width bumpers front and rear, under-hood mounted twin horns, special Lucas head, tail and brake lamps, a turn signal switch, high beam warning light, rearranged instrument panel and gold pearl-tone steering wheel (replacing black), among other changes.
http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/2034...G-TC_photo.aspx