1940s Dodge Truck Grill Detail
A close-up of the grill, and chrome hood ornament on a vintage 1940’s Dodge Pickup Truck. The many miles and years this antique automobile has seen, is readily apparent, adding to its charm.
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1933 Buick Series 50 Coupe – Classic Car
A close-up of the driver side front end of a 1933 Buick Series 50 Coupe. Included are parts of the chrome grill and headlights, “shark gill” engine compartment, and an amazing reflective black paint on the fenders, hood, and spare tire carriers. An antique automobile from the golden era of auto design.
The Buick Series 50 Coupe was a car model produced by Buick from 1930 to 1935. It was part of the Buick Series 50 lineup, which included various body styles such as coupes, sedans, and convertibles.
The Series 50 Coupe was powered by a straight-eight engine, which was a common feature among Buick’s luxury cars at the time. The engine had a displacement of 272 cubic inches and produced 89 horsepower. The car also had a three-speed manual transmission.
The Series 50 Coupe had a stylish and elegant design, featuring a long hood, flowing lines, and a sloping roofline. It was also equipped with many luxurious amenities, such as a walnut dashboard, silk upholstery, and chrome-plated hardware.
Overall, the Buick Series 50 Coupe was a popular choice among car enthusiasts during the Great Depression era, thanks to its combination of performance, style, and luxury features. Today, it is considered a classic car and highly sought after by collectors.
Route 66 Sign – Old Fuel Storage Tank – Arizona
Route 66, one of America’s original and most famous highways, has gone by a variety of names, including; U.S. Highway 66, the Will Rogers Highway, the Mother Road, and the Main Street of America. It dates back to 1926, appears in John Steinbeck’s the “Grapes of Wraith”, and was a primary route for westward migration during the Dust Bowl, and the Great Depression. Its original route went from Chicago, Illinois down through Texas and ending in Santa Monica, California. Today it has been largely replaced by the Interstate system, and state highways.