Cars
The Electric Shopper Car
Full story here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jan 21, 2016 -
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Category: Inventions, Technology, 1960s, Cars, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
What Was the Name of Ted Williams’s Car?
Original ad here.
So what was the winning name? It's a mystery for the ages. As this blogger says, "This car was widely shown and generated considerable publicity. Surprisingly, no one at S.C. Johnson & Son seems to remember the winning name to this day. 'I attempted to find out on numerous occasions during my career with Nash and American Motors -- writing the Johnson company and perusing newspapers and trade journals of the period,' says John A. Conde. 'Unfortunately, nothing turned up.'"
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jan 18, 2016 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Sports, 1950s, Cars
Formula One With Snow Chains
A Formula One car going down a ski slope, something you don't see everyday. The car was airlifted to the top of the course and fitted with chains on the tires for the trip. The Formula One Rookie of the Year drove and 3,500 people watched. Apparently a good time was had by all.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jan 17, 2016 -
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Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Seasonal, Cars
We Drivers
Are you a Reckless Rudy or a Sensible Sam? And don't forget Man-Mountain Momentum.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 13, 2016 -
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Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Destruction, PSA’s, 1930s, Cars
Kattle Kaller Auto Horn
I would definitely buy one of these today.
Given digital technology, would it not be easy to install a speaker under your hood which broadcast an infinite number of digital sound files on command?
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 10, 2015 -
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Category: Animals, 1950s, Cars, Cacophony, Dissonance, White Noise and Other Sonic Assaults
Follies of the Madmen #266
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 28, 2015 -
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Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Business, Advertising, Products, 1960s, Cars
The Wrist Twist Steering Wheel
March 1965: The Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford Motor Co. began testing the "wrist twist" steering wheel at dealerships around the country. With this "no-wheel steering wheel," the driver controlled the car by means of two rotating plastic rings, five-inches in diameter. The rings turned simultaneously and could be turned with one or both hands.As the video below explains, the benefit of the "wrist twist" was that you could more easily rest your arms on armrests while driving.
I guess the drawback was that you got carpal tunnel syndrome in your wrists by constantly having to twist them around.
More info: Popular Science - Apr 1965
Posted By: Alex - Tue Oct 06, 2015 -
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Category: Inventions, 1960s, Cars
Follies of the Madmen #261
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 06, 2015 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Food, 1960s, Cars
The Stout Scarab
The 1936 Stout Scarab is referred to by some as the first minivan. Its definitely one cool car!
Posted By: Alex - Fri Sep 25, 2015 -
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Category: Design and Designers, 1930s, Cars, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Bond Mini Car
If you took a three-wheeled motorcycle and dropped the shell of an auto atop it, this is what you would get. Lift the hood of the "car," and there is the engine riding on a single steerable wheel of its own
Wikipedia article here.
POPULAR SCIENCE article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 12, 2015 -
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Category: 1950s, Europe, Cars, Motorcycles
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