About 10 km from here the first motorcar was invented, built and tried out. Carl Benz had his workshop in Mannheim and lived in Ladenburg. He developed the first practical car but was apparently loath to try it out on more than a few hundred … Continue reading It’s his fault
This was my Toyota Venture. At a time when I could still rely on child labour.
Unfortunately these are the only photos I have of this car – which I loved. I could fit in 4 adults and 4 kids ( or 7 kids and 1 adult). The kids could sit on two benches at the back, facing each other.
Awwww … nostalgia!
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One Word Sunday: Star
He was just on a quick drive thru. Ragtag Daily Prompt: Drive Thru
Last week the roads looked like this. The snow had melted on the roads during the day and of course at night, when it gets again colder, the slush turns to ice. Very dangerous conditions. We left the car at home and went for a walk! … Continue reading You Takes Your Car, You Takes Your Chances
Thursday Trios
Red on the ground.
Red in the water.
Red stuck in the air.
Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge: Red
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The owner of this big bulky BWM needs to tell everybody that he’s driving a BMW (the car license plate from Berlin is real, I just erased the number and added a BMW logo). In Germany, BMW drivers have the reputation of being posers.
Something this old Isetta from 1950s didn’t need. It was billed as a motor roller mobile and you didn’t need a car driving license for it. Even the police used Isettas. And it is a BWM, essentially.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: The Ultimate Driving Machine
Midweek Monochrome
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