a Lalique, a Lincoln, and a 3rd lamp

a variety from the Art Center College of Design annual car classic

the Dunkel Bros transporter http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/06/coolest-transporter-ive-come-across-in.html

Fiat Topolino

while in the concours photo galleries, it's not uncommon to see celebs in the photos by coincidence. Above, Jay Leno

a Mazda protoype

ANOTHER La Bestioni from Gary Wales!

I say ANOTHER because I found the yellow La Bestioni  at the Rodeo Dr Concours http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search?q=La+Bestioni

For as long as there have been engines....

tether car that hits 205 mph, powered by nitro

found on http://geekologie.com/2013/10/little-gas-powered-tether-car-doing-205m.php

the first car race happened when the worlds 2nd car was made. The Wisconsin 1878 race. The 2nd race was in France, this might be from that race. 1884 De Dion Bouton

found  on http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com/2012/05/worlds-oldest-running-automobile.html
1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trapardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout.

 It is steam-powered, achieved speeds of 38 mph, was a veteran of four London-to-Brighton runs, and participated in the 1887 race. It got 20 miles on a tank of water.

For everything there is to know on this, and the earliest De Dion Bouton vehicles: http://serviside.blogspot.com/2011/11/land-tugs-de-dion-bouton-steam-bogie.html

For the history of the first and 2nd race: http://serviside.blogspot.com/2011/10/first-auto-race-pet-peeve-and-hazards.html

cool little kids Mickey Mouse trike, with pinstriping!

Thanks to Maurice!

Happy Halloween!

found on Facebook of course

Good news, the FAA has finally pulled their head out of their ass, and will allow dvd players, tablets, e-readers during all phases of flight

The FAA announced Thursday that the agency will be relaxing half-a-century old guidelines on passenger electronic device use during takeoff and landing, allowing the use of tablets, e-readers, dvd players and video game consoles during these critical phases of flight. Phone calls and texting remain banned.

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/faa-allow-tablets-e-readers-during-all-phases-flight-8C11504132?ocid=msnhp&pos=1

two coolest cars at the annual (do NOT miss this show next year) Art Center College of Design Pasadena

I don't doubt that this is the only GM Design badge I've ever, or will ever see