Speedster photo thread!

[Tripper]

I couldn't believe it but it looks like we don't have a speedster thread... guess I'll have to start off!!!

BoB

 

[Lightning]

Mercury Speedster

Well, here's my Dads Mercury Speedster down in L.A. So. Cal [again]

 

[whytesmoke]

all the cars shows i have been too never seen one up here maybe too icy ? cool cars gota love em .

 

[earthman]

Good idea Trip!

 

[Lightning]

Speedsters

Here's a speedster for the young at heart

 

[earthman]

I like the looks of those wheels Light'nin

 

[BigIrish]

A couple I like....

 

[PA41]

I've been collecting up a few lately.

PA41

 

[PA41]

Some more pixs.

Looks like an 'aftermarket' body.

No compound curves--simple to fab up..

PA41

 

[PA41]

The early T speedsters were real basic. Just a platform for seats and a steering wheel and gas tank, and some flat fenders sometimes.

PA41

 

[Tripper]

I love the really bare bones ones and they still make this kit although it's a little high for the old Trippers taste & fenders are a no no!!!

http://www.modeltford.com/item/NO.800C.aspx

BoB

 

[Tripper]

A few more

A few more!

 

[earthman]

We have to include this one in this thread. This one was steampunk before steampunk was cool.

 

[Tripper]

We have to include this one in this thread. This one was steampunk before steampunk was cool.

Earthdude,
You have outdone u're self... that is just totally kool... thanks!!! Those exposed rocker motors always amaze me!!!

BoB

 

[Sam_Fear]

One of my favorites.

 

[BigIrish]

Earthdude,
You have outdone u're self... that is just totally kool... thanks!!! Those exposed rocker motors always amaze me!!!

BoB

Any idea what kind of motor that is? Looks like an early aircraft engine, kinda like those WW1 Libertys they used in boat racing.

Check the WOOD frame! Crazy.

 

[PA41]

Ya got us stumped E-Man.. I thought the engine was a Hispano Suiza, but not so. Heres a pic of one--Not a Liberty eather--water cooled--both of em..

The car has JAP on it--an english MC motor I believe, but no air cooled V 8.. The jugs sure look aircraft. I give..

What IS that motor??

PA41

 

[earthman]

Ya got us stumped E-Man.. I thought the engine was a Hispano Suiza, but not so. Heres a pic of one--Not a Liberty eather--water cooled--both of em..

The car has JAP on it--an english MC motor I believe, but no air cooled V 8.. The jugs sure look aircraft. I give..

What IS that motor??

PA41

This car was posted here a while back. Gastrick probably knows more about it.

 

[earthman]

From an earlier post also.American Lafrance. Look at the size!

 

[Sam_Fear]

I like the monsters. A little perspective: LaFrance speedster vs. ModelT speedster