Monday, February 20, 2012

Interesting Vintage Vehicles

Don sent me these the other day...a few I particularly liked.
 The James Samson Handyman electric cart offered for sale at £86.00 complete.
(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1953

 The new Amphicar, which can be driven on land or water, is used as a fishing boat by its owner at the start of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay, Scotland. The “aqua” car is German built, fitted with a Triumph Herald engine and can reach speeds of 7.5 knots in water.
(Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 17th January 1964

 A submarine motor car, which can travel both on land and underwater and is equipped with a 4 hp engine and steel fins on both sides.
(Photo by Horace Abrahams/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 1st December 1937

 Prototype for a car-about-town, La Quasar, designed by Quasar Kahn. The car allows easy access from all four sides and can reach speeds of 95kph.
(Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 12th June 1967

Clive Talbot Of Chiswick, London, in his car built with the body of a boat.
(Photo by June Lander/BIPs/Getty Images). September 1959