Sunday, February 9, 2025

Mercedes Benz O 319 minibus promo art, circa 1955


The Mercedes-Benz O 319 was produced between 1955 and 1971, known for its high quality and luxury features such as comfortable seating and air conditioning. It was built on a heavy-duty platform, making it more reliable and durable than its competitors. It was popular as a private tour bus and for commercial transport.



moving a WW2 German U-Boat by road

 The U-Boot U17 was transported by road to the Technik Museum in Sinsheim, a technology museum.  U17 is an impressive 48 meters long and weighs 450 tons.

Transporting the submarine was a gigantic operation that lasted 15 months and covered more than 650 km [400 miles]. To ensure it reached its destination, it was necessary to close highways, remove signs and even use a special 30-axis platform! The total cost of the project was approximately 2 million Euros, financed by donations.  This year the submarine will be open for viewing, allowing everyone to explore its interior. (National Geographic)

a pup tent for the roof of a Morrie

Why not just put it on the ground? As a permanent fixture this would act like a sail on windy days. 

For lots more, see our book The New Zealand Morris Minor story.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

trucker coffee mug

Available commercially, about $US 33.

meter-gauge trikk of the GrĂ¥kallen line, Trondheim, Norway

This is the sole remaining line, since 1990, 8.8 km in length, of Trondheim's tram system, and in Norway a tram is a trikk, apparently from elektrik.  This pic is about 60 years old and needless to say, more modern vehicles run now.  

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'all I need for pleasure at home is a good real book'


it belongs to Woofy?

The explanation is in the fine print, it belongs to a dog groomer. It's tempting to comment a lot on vanity plates, some of which are clever, and others just result in 'huh?'.

It's unclear if ModArt on the neighboring 2005 Porsche 911 is a reference to the car or it belongs to a modern art dealer.