Vehicles At The Start Of WWII

From the pages of Life Magazine, Dec. 15, 1942, comes this illustrated list of the vehicles available at the very start of the U.S. involvement in World War 2.  Enjoy!

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Another "What Will Your Next New Car Be Like" from 1944

I just love these "what will your next new car be like" articles.  This one is from the July 1944 issue of Popular Science.  They have us driving diesels and hybrids with front wheel drive.  That part is accurate.  Not so much for the rear engine and rear wheel steering and hydraulic drive. 

They're Not As New As You Think

They're not as new as you think....even in 1949!

From the Feb. 1949 issue of Popular Science.

The Stout Scarab, by William Stout

From the Jan. 1942 issue of Popular Mechanics.

Blackout rules during WWII

From the Sept. 1942 issue of Popular Science.

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Motorcycles in WWII

From the Sept, 1942 issue of Popular Science.

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Tucker Torpedo 48

Tucker Torpedo 48: by Brian Hague

This is the last "official" Tucker...#50.  Brian took a trip recently to San Marcos, Texas, and took these great pictures.  Be sure to comment and thank him!

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What Will YOUR 1942 Car Be Like??

Old Ads: Why Cadillacs Are Built Like Tanks

Life, March 19, 1945

Ad Candy: 1947 Packard

From Plan59

Unveiling the Tucker

Last week, I showed you a couple of double-page ads for the Tucker.  Here's an article that appeared in the Sept. 1947 issue of Popular Mechanics.  Of course, some of the items shown didn't appear on the "finished" car.  Enjoy!

The Tucker: Hey, I'd buy one!

Life: 11/17/47

Old Cords never die...

A-ten-hut!!

Look familiar?  It's the title photo for the blog.  I figured that it's about time I showed the rest of this interesting car.  It's a 1948 Pontiac Army staff car, dechromed and painted that nice shade of olive drab that Generals seem to enjoy so much.  Not something that you see parked along the curb every day.