Friday Night Photos Travelogue Pt6 Edition

Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 5:00pm

Welcome to Friday Night Photos everyone. Your once a week break from the daily madness of the crazy world we live in. Post any photos, memes, music, or whatever else you find of interest that helps you escape the madness.

Tonight we go back to the Blackhawk Museum. Opened in 1988, the museum was founded with a dedication to celebrating the elegance, craftsmanship, and history of the automobile, and has been devoted to the enjoyment, appreciation, and education of the art form of the automobile.

1939 Hispano-Suiza K6 Cabriolet
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1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Sport Roadster
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1929 Duesenberg Model J
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1957 Cadillac Eldarado Biarritz Convertible
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1910 Stanley Steamer Model 70 5 Passenger Touring
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
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1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible
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1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible
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1948 Cadillac Series 62 Saoutchik 3 Position Cabriolet
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1932 Auburn V-12 Boattail Speedster
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Submitted by QMS on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 5:27pm
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almost makes one want to climb aboard
and fire them up, just to hear the engines purr.
These are things dreams are made of.

Thanks social!

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 6:17pm
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@QMS
There were a lot of beautiful cars on display. The 55 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing was by far my favorite. My dream would be hearing it purring in my garage.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:17pm
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@Socialprogressive

I also like the blue and white cadillac cabriolet

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Submitted by humphrey on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 5:39pm

white wall tires were almost a status symbol.

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 6:30pm
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@humphrey
I didn't know white walls were considered a status symbol. I do know they sure do make the cars from that era look more appealing. I don't think whitewalls would look very good on today's cars.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:19pm
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@humphrey

I think the white tires appear to elevate the body from the ground.

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Submitted by humphrey on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:48pm

@Socialprogressive

I was referring to the period of the late 50's early 60's when white walls were more expensive than black walls that the peons could afford.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:08pm
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Maybe you could wish for one of these for Christmas. At only $500 us, you could look at it and dream forever. On the other hand, for $1,400,000 you could hear it purr and cruise around ; ).

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/126131548994?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D...

Thanks Social for each and every friday!

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 8:12pm
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@janis b
I see no radio in the dashboard. For that kind of money you would think it would come with a radio. The models that you linked to look great. Nicely detailed and well crafted, but I don't have $500 hiding between the couch cushions so I'm stuck with having to look at the photos I took.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:14pm
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Looks like snow, no?

It is flowering Kanuka and Manuka boughs drooping in the early summer rain.

Be well all and enjoy

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Submitted by QMS on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:18pm
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enchanting
thanks janis!

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 8:28pm
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@janis b
I always marvel at how green everything is in NZ even during the summer months. I looked at your photo before reading what you posted. My first thought was the trees were covered in dew. I have a eucalyptus tree in my backyard that has white flowers that one would think might look like snow, except they don't melt when the fall to the ground. Instead, I get to sweep them up.

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