Saturday, June 20, 2026

cars outside the Texas Employment Commission Building in Austin, early 1960s

Now the Texas Workforce Commission, one of several similar buildings near the Texas State Capitol.

Leyland 20-seat railmotor in Greymouth NZ, circa 1937

This was introduced in 1936 and ran over the Midland Line in the early morning with Christchurch Press newspapers for the West Coast. It also carried passengers. See earlier posts (colorized)

Approximate equivalent view today.


1960 NSU Prinz 3

 


598cc, 2-cylinder 30 hp 4-stroke engine with 4-speed all synchro transaxle, weight 493 kg, length 3.14 meters (10.5 feet).

Monday, June 15, 2026

2018 Suzuki Xbee



In fitting colors of black and metallic mustard.  The introduction of these cars was in 2017 and they have a 1-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine paired with mild-hybrid technology. Dimensions are 3,760 mm (L) × 1,670 mm (W) × 1,705 mm (H) with a generous 180 mm of ground clearance. They seat up to five passengers with a versatile, sliding/reclining rear seat and a flat-folding trunk.