Wide Boots GT ads
Diamond T "Doodlebug" fueler tanker truck
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/07/cool-rvs-some-because-they-melded.html was my only example of this cool truck design, unitl now... thanks to Carros Antigos ( Nik )! Thanks Nik! http://carrosantigos.wordpress.com/
Via: http://www.smcars.net/forums/work-progress-rendering-animation/30172-texaco-diamond-t-based-streamlined-tanker-1933-a.html
Raymond Loewy (leader of AMC designs) and his custom 59 Caddy
Ray was very important in American design, he'll be remembered as one of the most important industrial designers for his contributing work iconic contributions to modern life were the Shell logo, the Greyhound bus, the Lucky Strike package, Coldspot refrigerators and the Studebaker Avanti.At 15 he designed an aircraft that won an award, and was immediately put into production, after being wounded in action (WW1) and decorated with a medal, he boarded a ship for America with only 50 bucks.
During World War II, American government restrictions on in-house design departments at Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler prevented official work on civilian automobiles. Because Loewy's firm was independent of the fourth-largest automobile producer in America, no such restrictions applied. This permitted Studebaker to launch the first all-new postwar automobile in 1947, two years ahead of the "Big Three".
Vespa ads with pinup queens in bikinis... mostly
Above: Joan Collins,Below: Angie Dickenson
Above: Sandra Milo
Above: Raquel Welch
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Pontiac Solstice SD-290
The inspiration of Pontiac Solstice SD-290 concept is coming from a vintage race car design. The design concept really capture the design of vintage race car and evoke the emotions of classic sport cars. The concept design has an old school look with a passenger cockpit tonneau cover and a driver windscreen, creating a pure race car looks.
This race car concept has direct-injected, turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine that produced 290 horse power, this is the reason they call it Pontiac Solstice SD-290.
Official
- 2.0L Ecotec direct-injected and turbocharged generating 290 horsepower
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Weight reduction through installation of driver-side only windscreen and elimination of door glass/hardware, convertible top/hardware, HVAC system and wiper system
- Solo Performance cat-back exhaust system with center-mounted outlet
- KW Automotive coil-over suspension package
- Three-piston aluminum calipers with 13-inch rotors from Stainless Steel Brake Company
- Forged 19-inch wheels with Hoosier R6 racing tires
- New front fascia, grille inserts, hood and front fenders, leading to better aerodynamics
- Passenger-side hard tonneau cover
- Competition red exterior color
- Rear spoiler
- Tinted headlamp lenses
- Removable racing-style steering wheel
- Racing seat with four-point safety harness
- Chrome fire extinguisher
- Pegasus center console gauge package
- Driver's roll bar
General Specifications :
Country Of Origin :
Introduced at : 2007 SEMA Show
Engine :
Configuration : 2 liter Ecotec i-4
Engine Location : Front, longitudinally mounted
Powertrain Layout : Rear Wheel
Displacement : 2.00 L | 122 cu in. | 1999.6 cc.
Construction : cast-aluminum block and head
Displacement : 1.998 liter / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke : 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Compression : 9.2:1
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed : Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration : Turbo
Drive Train :
Gearbox Transmission : 5 speed Manual
Drive : Rear wheel drive
Performance :
Power : 290 bhp / 216 KW
BHP / Liter : 145 BHP / Liter
Chevrolet Volt Concept
Chevrolet Volt is scheduled to launch on 2011, this cool car is able to travel 40 miles on a single charge without using any gasoline or emissions. Chevrolet Volt also has an electric motor powered by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder flex-fuel engine as a backup, this motor will take over when the car goes beyond the 40 mile range.
Chevrolet Volt concept has a sophisticated design, the design and engineering is a result from collaboration between GM designer and GE Plastics. Their technology make the exterior appearance of the Volt become more bold and futuristic. The Interior of this concept car is ergonomic and futuristic.
Chevrolet Volt Concept Specifications :
Dimensions :
Length ; Width ; Height : 4,318 [mm] ; 1,791 [mm] ; 1,336 [mm]
Front and Rear Tracks : 64 inches / 163 mm
Body style / driveline: 4-5-passenger sedan, unitized frame, electric propulsion, front wheel drive
Construction: body-frame-integral structure with composite exterior panels and roof
Drive System :
Description : electrically driven system with on board range extender, plug-in recharge capability
Type : lithium-ion
Energy : 16 kWh (minimum)
Peak power : 130 to 140 kW
Voltage : 320 to 350
100% Recharge 110-volt outlet : 6 to 6.5 hours
Max. electrical power : 130 to 140 kW
Max. mechanical power : 120 kW
Continuous electrical power : 45 kW
Continuous mechanical power : 40 kW
Power : 53 kW peak power
Drive : direct
Type : 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine
Size : 1L
Fuel : gas or E85
Nominal speed : 1500 to 1800 rpm
Max speed : 3200 rpm
Fuel tank (gal / L) : 12 / 54.5
Type : plug-in
Voltage / amp : 110 / 15
Horsepower (hp / kW) : 160 / 120
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) : 236 / 320
Electric mode range : 40 miles – full electric vehicle (EV) range
Estimated fuel economy @ constant state of charge : 50 mpg during charge sustaining operation
0 to 60 mph : 8 to 8.5 seconds
Top speed (mph) : 120 (limited duration)
Chassis/Suspension :
Front : independent, strut-type
Rear : semi-independent torsion beam
Steering type : electric, speed-sensitive, variable assist rack-and-pinion
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) : 37 to 38 / 11.2 to 11.5
Brakes Type : electro-hydraulic power assisted; front disc, rear drum
Wheel size (in) : 21 x 6.5
Tires : 195/55R21, low-rolling resistance
Interior :
Seating capacity (front / rear) : 2 / 2