can you imagine being able to drive next to an enormous locomotive

 Found on http://thesunsetempire.tumblr.com/

Model T work horse / logging truck

How in the world it was able to move that log, and the log on the trailer, on anything but level and dry surface is a mystery

Found on http://antigosverdeamarelo.blogspot.ca/2011/11/torpedo-ford-tt.html

a website that collected a LOT of early car advertisements

Check them out if you're just out to browse, or looking for a particular maker http://www.earlyamericanautomobiles.com/advertising.htm

the last great railroad fair, the 1948-49 Chicago Railroad Fair

photos found on http://www.railarchive.net/rrfair/rrfair_photos.htm

WW2 mileage ration sticker and info

you received stamps and other various paperwork that had to be filled out in order to get your fuel. An “A” sticker was issued to the general public. The “B” my was if your job was considered vital to the war effort. This meant you would be allotted up to eight gallons a week.

There were six different window stickers and even a “R” one for farm vehicles. These were a part of everyday life. So much so they became part of popular culture, like at the end of this classic Bugs Bunny when his crashing plane doesn’t crash because it runs out of gas. Why, because he only had an “A” sticker.

 An interesting yet lesser known fact is that the rationing wasn’t really created to control fuel consumption, but was there to help save on tires. Gasoline could be made domestically, but rubber trees don’t grow here (at least not in mass quantity). That raw material came from Asia, which of course was controlled by Japan at the time. That’s why if you look closely at the paperwork you’ll see a lot of references to mileage and tire inspections. There was even a national speed limit of 35 MPH put in place to help curb tire wear.

 Found on http://familyephemera.tumblr.com/post/73744494852/rationing-was-a-way-of-life-during-wwii-from

I didn't realize that Petrolicious was also posting about the rationing, but they focused on Canadian and European

found on
http://www.petrolicious.com/wwii-era-gas-ration-coupons-remind-us-how-lucky-we-are

my friend Tris has her parents WW2 ration book, and let me take photos of it:

reporter tags along with Bob Burman around Indianapolis in 1909.. it's a hell of a bumpy filthy noisy ride.

Bob Burman, Land Speed world record setter in the Blitzen Benz on Ormand Beach

Found on http://www.firstsuperspeedway.com/articles/indianapolis-speedway-first-races-8

Packard video about getting the word for the body structure... from where I was born and raised, the Upper Penninsula of Michigan

the horses are hitched to the truck... how under powered is the truck engine for that load? I doubt anyone would put that much wood in a new 1500 Dodge, Chevy, or F150 Ford!

Among a treasure trove of 1920's and 30's Packard videos https://www.youtube.com/user/mrpitv/videos?sort=dd&shelf_id=1&view=0

Thanks to George!

How they advertised and attracted buyers to Fords in 1926 Brazil. How else could they? Possibly before radio, newspapers, and full wall advertising posters, options were limited

Found on http://antigosverdeamarelo.blogspot.ca/2012/08/ford-t-na-caixa-puxado-por-trator-ford.html

1931 gas station and Chevrolet dealership in Sao Paulo Brazil

Found on http://antigosverdeamarelo.blogspot.ca/2013/04/agencia-chevrolet-nos-anos-40.html

in the age of wooden rims, the tires were "clipped" to the rim

Found on http://forums.aaca.org/f143/kelsey-first-rim-clips-1919-dodge-279787.html

The Boeing 40, the lowest bidder in the 1925 Post Office contract for San Fran to Chicago air delivery

When the Post Office asked for bids on the Chicago-San Francisco route in 1927, Boeing won with the lowest bid. In 5 months they had modified a 1925 design and built 25 examples of the plane shown above, the big and rugged 40A. By mid year they had pioneered the first comprehensive air transport service in America. With a 400 hp Pratt and Whitney, the planes cruised at 110 mph while carrying a 1000 lb payload of mail and passengers. Seventy seven were built between 1925 and 1932. Three remain, one each at the Henry Ford Museum, The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and the sole flying example based at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile museum in Hood River, Oregon
Found on http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2014/01/boeing-40a.html

the '65 Winternats on the ABC Wide World of Sports

Above: Jerry Caudle of Chicago with a furry material all over his helmet... cool funny idea! (number 1093 at http://www.draglist.com/draglist/category.php?CATEGORY%5B0%5D=TOPFUEL&x=dragsters&SORTBY=MPHRANK+DESC%2CTRUEMPH+DESC%2CETRANK+DESC%2CTRUEET&VIEW=Extended&page=35 )



Found on http://bangshift.com/blog/watch-the-opening-four-minutes-of-the-1965-winternationals-coverage-featured-on-wide-world-of-sports-video.html

Taxis saved Paris from surrendering in WW1

By mobilizing the taxis of Paris, 6000 men were transported to the front line, and saved Paris.

Found on http://guiadoestudante.abril.com.br/aventuras-historia/taxis-servico-exercito-frances-primeira-guerra-mundial-735023.shtml