Motor Vehicles
Tractor Flees Burning Barn
Several years ago we got to hear Paul talk about the theory of resistentialism — this being the theory that inanimate objects can display spiteful behavior toward people.This 1970 story seems to be related to that concept, as it demonstrates another form of purposeful behavior exhibited by an inanimate object — in this case, a will to survive.
The Louisville Courier-Journal - Aug 10, 1970
Posted By: Alex - Sat Apr 09, 2016 -
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Category: Motor Vehicles, 1970s
The Mystery Machine
Parolee tries to escape police in a high speed chase while driving a replica of the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine. The real mystery here is how a 1994 Chrysler Town & Country got up above 100 MPH during the chase.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Mar 19, 2016 -
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Category: Crime, Motor Vehicles, Can’t Possibly Be True
Jungle Yachts in the Belgian Congo
Holy cats! Look at those gorgeous weird trailers!
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jan 15, 2016 -
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Category: Design and Designers, Ethnic Groupings, Motor Vehicles, Foreign Customs, 1940s, Africa
Groovy Gasoline
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 27, 2015 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Motor Vehicles, 1960s
Old Car City
Old Car City opened in 1931 and since then has developed into a 32 acre classic car junkyard/museum. Now instead of selling parts they charge admission to see all the old cars.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Aug 08, 2015 -
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Category: Motor Vehicles, Museums
Tax Per Mile
Oregon is running a voluntary per mile travel tax instead of the current per gallon standard. The volunteers do not have to pay the gas tax while participating in the study.
Does anyone really believe the gas tax will go away if the per mile tax is enacted? Does any tax ever go away once it is put in place? So if this goes through we may as well expect both.
What a great way to control travel, especially for the poor. This idea is a greater threat to personal liberty than the Patriot Act. It is much easier to control a non-moving populace.
Posted By: Alex - Wed May 20, 2015 -
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Category: Government, Regulations, Law, Motor Vehicles, Cars, More Things To Worry About
Spaceship from 1954 Halloween Parade
Click either image to enlarge.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 14, 2015 -
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Category: Art, Motor Vehicles, Parades and Festivals, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, 1950s, Halloween
Texaco Fire Chief Speaker Hat
I don't think the gal in the third video is wearing one....
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 26, 2014 -
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Category: Motor Vehicles, Toys, Headgear, 1960s
Vandora, the Supervan
Watch for louche poet Charles Bukowski at 1:22.
You get the theme song in the next clip. Whole film can be streamed at Amazon. IMDB entry here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 07, 2014 -
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Category: Motor Vehicles, Movies, Pop Art, 1970s
Destination Earth
Mars needs petroleum byproducts!
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 21, 2014 -
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Category: Aliens, Business, Advertising, Products, Motor Vehicles, Politics, 1950s
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