This Chein Catalog number 39 -- a mechanical seaplane known as the "Aquaplane". This is one of the unforgettable classic Chein toys. I had one as a kid. Production began in the 1930s and changed little (in shape) into the 1950s Early versions have a cross design on the wings. In 1...
No idea what type they were – but distinctive with long noses and fuselage before stubby un-swept wings, and short further rear fuselage to the upright tail. I can’t recall now how many rows of vines Gros have here or whether we were doubled up in the rows, guess we were. As a ...
The car came with 2 sets of wheels and a few spares. It also has a current FIA HTTP. It has several unique features including axel driven alternator, 4 wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and 10X15″ wheels. It weighs 895 kg, or about 1900 pounds. The M12 develops about 320...
Now that an actual flying car is even making slow technological inroads, it would appear that a vision of a Jetsons-like bubble with wheels and wings will be the order of the day. But it’s not likely to be called a Phaeton, aka the “shining one” – son of the sun god, Helios,...
To celebrate Mark's birthday we went to theLyon Air Museumon the westside of John Wayne Airport to check out the Wings of Freedom Tour. The "living history" event is put on by theCollings Foundationand featured a P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, and B-24 Liberator; all of which ...
The 1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible was a big break with the 300E that came before. A stylish crosshatch grille was punctuated, front and center, with the “300F” logo. And it stood out with long conspicuous tail fins spreading out like airline wings. The unique trim...
The 1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible was a big break with the 300E that came before. A stylish crosshatch grille was punctuated, front and center, with the “300F” logo. And it stood out with long conspicuous tail fins spreading out like airline wings. The unique trim gained pl...
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Indy in the 1970s was a land of gains. Lap speeds exploded upward, thanks to the evolution of grippy slick tires and downforce-producing wings. And the Offenhauser found a second life in turbocharging, partly because it was so durable, and took so well to abuse. Amazingly, the engine was...
Radio Corporation, was located at 5921 West Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. In addition to their primary product line (Belmont Radio), they manufactured sets that were sold under a variety of names such as Crusader, Classique, Freshman, Goodyear Wings, Imperial, Starck Classique, and True...