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Mikado · 10-26-2007, 12:57 PM

I thought I'd put up a thread about classic cars, cars that were significant in one way or another, firsts, and cars that set trends in either function, or styling. I thought I'd start with the first gasoline-powered vehicle to be considered what we call a "car", made for sale to the public...the 3-wheeled 1886 Benz buggy

Mikado · 10-26-2007, 11:58 PM

.....I feel i should begin with at least a quick history of the early automobiles
Thus, the first powered vehicle, the CUGNOT STEAM TRACTOR
In 1768 ( thats right 239 years ago) French military engineer Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot built a self propelled vehicle for moving large artillery pieces. However, when he finally had a chance to show his work to his superiors in 1771 , the tractor (which was difficult to steer, thanks to the large boiler positioned IN FRONT of the steering gear) went off the road and crashed into a wall, thus ending France's chance to have the World's first mechanised Army! (And Cugnot also has the distinction of being in the first auto accident, in history!)

Fleet · 10-27-2007, 01:28 AM

Those are probably a little too classic (old) for me.

Mikado · 10-27-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Those are probably a little too classic (old) for me.

What? Whats wrong with 2 horsepower?

Anyway, I have to start somewhere!

Fleet · 10-28-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

What? Whats wrong with 2 horsepower?

Anyway, I have to start somewhere!

Okay, but try move up to 4 hp!

Mikado · 10-28-2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Okay, but try move up to 4 hp!

ill try

MonarC · 10-28-2007, 12:51 AM

I love the cars from the 60's especally Chevy.

Beautiful!

Mikado · 10-28-2007, 12:58 AM

At the turn of the last century, many people predicted that electric cars were the wave of the future...the more things change, etc.... The Baker was marketed as a Woman's car (Despite the male celeb owner of this particular car) and was driven from the REAR seat with a tiller! thats right, this car was the original backseat driver! The reason was, the passengers sat in small chair-like seats in the front corners, allowing them to chat face-to-face, with the driver, who watched the road ahead, by looking between them!

(Ralph Nader wouldnt have approved!!!)

MonarC · 10-28-2007, 01:03 AM

Jay looks funny in that car.

Mikado · 10-28-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

I love the cars from the 60's especally Chevy.

Beautiful!

I will get to them....basically, I plan to mix cars and years up, and hopefully have something for everyone...i just wanted to start with a few really early cars , that is to say, give a little automotive history first!

MonarC · 10-28-2007, 01:04 AM

That's cool. I will stay tuned.

Mikado · 10-28-2007, 01:06 AM

THX

Mikado · 10-29-2007, 01:58 AM

The Stanley Bros of Newton Mass. built their steamcar in a small shop, they were the original "word of mouth" car. Not only did they not do much advertising, you had to get on a train to buy one cause they didn't deliver!!!....you had to go to the factory to buy one!!! This beautiful example had just finished a complete restoration in time for the show where I took these pics, the paint was barely dry!! You'll notice the condenser where the engine would be on a conventional car, on the steamer, the engine is underneath, where the oil pan would usually be found!

MonarC · 10-30-2007, 12:31 AM

Nice. Can we add our favorite pics to your thread?

Mikado · 10-30-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

Nice. Can we add our favorite pics to your thread?

Sure, no problem!

10-26-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	The Classic Cars Thread (aka Classic Car Magazine) I thought I'd put up a thread about classic cars, cars that were significant in one way or another, firsts, and cars that set trends in either function, or styling. I thought I'd start with the first gasoline-powered vehicle to be considered what we call a "car", made for sale to the public...the 3-wheeled 1886 Benz buggy Attached Images
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10-26-2007, 11:58 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I WILL BE GETTING TO COOLER CARS SOON BUT... .....I feel i should begin with at least a quick history of the early automobiles Thus, the first powered vehicle, the CUGNOT STEAM TRACTOR In 1768 ( thats right 239 years ago) French military engineer Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot built a self propelled vehicle for moving large artillery pieces. However, when he finally had a chance to show his work to his superiors in 1771 , the tractor (which was difficult to steer, thanks to the large boiler positioned IN FRONT of the steering gear) went off the road and crashed into a wall, thus ending France's chance to have the World's first mechanised Army! (And Cugnot also has the distinction of being in the first auto accident, in history!) Attached Images

10-27-2007, 01:28 AM	#3
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Those are probably a little too classic (old) for me.
	__________________ 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine.

10-28-2007, 12:58 AM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	1908 BAKER ELECTRIC At the turn of the last century, many people predicted that electric cars were the wave of the future...the more things change, etc.... The Baker was marketed as a Woman's car (Despite the male celeb owner of this particular car) and was driven from the REAR seat with a tiller! thats right, this car was the original backseat driver! The reason was, the passengers sat in small chair-like seats in the front corners, allowing them to chat face-to-face, with the driver, who watched the road ahead, by looking between them! (Ralph Nader wouldnt have approved!!!) Attached Images

10-29-2007, 01:58 AM	#13
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	THE STEAMCAR FOR THE MASSES...Sort of... The Stanley Bros of Newton Mass. built their steamcar in a small shop, they were the original "word of mouth" car. Not only did they not do much advertising, you had to get on a train to buy one cause they didn't deliver!!!....you had to go to the factory to buy one!!! This beautiful example had just finished a complete restoration in time for the show where I took these pics, the paint was barely dry!! You'll notice the condenser where the engine would be on a conventional car, on the steamer, the engine is underneath, where the oil pan would usually be found! Attached Images

10-28-2007, 12:51 AM	#7
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I love the cars from the 60's especally Chevy. Beautiful!

10-28-2007, 01:03 AM	#9
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Jay looks funny in that car.

10-28-2007, 01:04 AM	#11
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	That's cool. I will stay tuned.

10-28-2007, 01:06 AM	#12
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	THX

10-30-2007, 12:31 AM	#14
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Nice. Can we add our favorite pics to your thread?