MG T series (TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget)
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1968 Dodge Charger R/T Series XS Model XS29 2-door Hardtop
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This is the Ferrari 512S (S/N 1006) that ran in the 1971 N.A.R.T. series as S/N 1028 until it was retagged back to 1006 at the end of 71.
Originally built as a Berlinetta (1 of 25), it was converted to Spyder format in 1970 by thr factory before being sold to Luigi Chinetti's N.A.R.T. team. Its most successful outing was at the 1971 24 Hours of Daytona where it finished 2nd overall driven by Buchnum/Adamowicz.
Interestingly for a car of its age and use, S/N 1006 had, until 2009, never been restored and at that point was considered to be the most original example of the 512S. In 2009 the car was restored back to exactly how it was in 1971 when it took that second place at Daytona.
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1925 Ford Model T Series Model Runabout with Pickup Body (1925-1927)
- 34,206 units assembled in 1925
- officially called 'Pickup' since 1926
Taken during the Vintage by the Sea festival (Morecambe, September 2023)
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Immediately after World War Two, Britain’s economic mantra was ‘Export or Die’ and it was the car industry that led that export drive; somewhat ironic considering that, in modern Britain, we import 10 times as many cars as we export.
One of the big export success stories was MG, whose T-series sports cars made a massive impact in the USA. The pre-war TA and TB and immediate post-war TC and TD were extremely popular with US servicemen stationed in the UK so, when they went home, they often took their cars with them. On the back of that, a fruitful export market opened up, upon which MG was quick to capitalise. Of the 29,900 TDs made, only 1,656 stayed in the UK with almost 24,000 of the export models going to the USA.
The TD was introduced in 1950 and, while it used the same wooden frame and separate chassis of the TC Midget, it employed the front steering and suspension set-up from the Y-type saloon. This made it a far more agile car to drive, while power came from the same 1,250cc XPAG engines as the previous model; not fast but surprisingly tractable and lively.
The T-type series had started with the TA of June 1936. This was not universally welcomed by MG enthusiasts as it was less sporty than previous Midgets, not least because it had an OHV MPJG engine which was seen as a retrograde step from the earlier overhead cam units.
The TB followed shortly before the outbreak of WW2 with a better engine (the XPAG unit, developed from the all-new Morris XPJM OHV engine) that was capable of considerable tuning, but then came the war and the TB became one of the shortest-lived MGs of all-time.
In 1945, the TB was dusted off, improved with a wider body, shackles for the spring mounts instead of sliding trunnions and relaunched as the TC. MG shifted 10,000 TCs, an impressive figure but one that was nearly tripled by the TDs made from late 1949. It became especially popular in the US market that was becoming so crucial to MG’s success. For one thing, the TD was the first T-type to be available in left-hand-drive while, for another, it had a slightly more spacious cockpit, plus greater comfort thanks to new independent front suspension.
The TD had been created essentially by mating an adapted Y-type chassis with a stretched TC body and an entirely new front end style. The new chassis was not only stiffer than those used on previous T-types, it also brought with it the Y-type’s sparkling new independent front suspension; a design that was to serve MG right up to the demise of the MGB in 1980. Combine this with a steering rack, instead of the earlier cars’ cam-driven steering box, and the handling was improved immeasurably.
The TD got smaller wheels, down from the 19-inch wires of the TC to 15-inch steel rims. This significant visual change made a big difference to how much more modern the antiquated body looked, an illusion aided by wings that were lower profile and more flowing as a result. It was a more art deco look; still very traditional, but a lot more streamlined.
The engine was the same 1250cc XPAG unit as used on the TC, with a few minor detail changes but the same 54bhp power output, later upped to 61bhp thanks to bigger carbs.
1969 Dodge Charger R/T Series XS Model XS29 2-door Hardtop
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1976 Bentley T-Series (1965-1977) Mark II (1970-1977) Model 4-door Saloon (SWB)
Unfortunately, I wĺill have less time to spend on FLICKR in the coming period due to my study 'Drone Pilot Advanced EASA Specific-Category STS-01/PDRA-S01' 🚁
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1925 Ford Model T Series Model Runabout with Pickup Body (1925-1927)
- 34,206 units assembled in 1925
- officially called 'Pickup' since 1926
1912 Ford Model T Series Model Touring
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Unfortunately, I will have less time to spend on FLICKR in the coming period due to my study 'Drone Pilot Advanced EASA Specific-Category STS-01/PDRA-S01' 🚁
I keep trying to post 2 automotives a day on my stream and not in groups except by request
1925 Ford Model T Series Model Runabout with Pickup Body (1925-1927)
- 34,206 units assembled in 1925
- officially called 'Pickup' since 1926
A waning, gibbous moon above Mt. Pelion West (1560m). New Pelion Hut, Cradle Mt. - Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania.
iPhone 14 Pro Max, 6.86mm f/1.78, 1/900th sec at f/1.8, ISO 80. Moment Camera App. Moment 18mm T-Series Wide angle lens.
DESIGNATION: Protector-018
NICKNAME: Galaar
RANK: ARC Captain Grade 1
UNIT: Vornskr, First Regiment, "Bralor's First", 253rd Elite Clone Legion
"The sublevels beneath the monastery proved trickier to navigate than I had anticipated, frankly we would have gotten lost on multiple occasions if it weren't for our Mandalorian guide. She seemed to know her way around these catacombs, a detail which she had failed to mention prior to joining my squad for this rescue mission. I had hunch that these very tunnels had been used by the Legion's Mandalorian Scouts to infiltrate the monastery prior to our assault. The tunnels themselves were cramped, just barely tall enough for the Mandalorian to stand upright, while myself and my squad were forced to hunch forward to avoid hitting our helmeted heads on the ceiling. To make matters worst the narrow confines of the tunnels forced us to move in a file and left very little room to maneuver, they were in every aspect an utter death trap. Frankly it was a miracle Captain Jaro had managed to lead his squad this deep into the monasteries sublevels, let alone the two Separatist officers and their battle droids. Up ahead the Mandalorian motioned for a halt and I moved forward sliding past several crouching troopers, my armor scraping against the rounded stone walls.
"What is it?" I asked peering past her at where the tunnel suddenly stopped, and a narrow set of stone stairs began.
"We're here." She said motioning towards the stairs with the barrel of her massive scatter gun.
"Roger. I'll tell the boys" I said, turning and motioning to the rest of Vornskr to prepare for battle. Voices could be heard below, most prominently that of a Harch, his voice distinguishable by the constant clicking, a T-Series Droid, and Captain Jaro. It sounded like the Harch and the droid were interrogating the Captain, which would likely put him in our line of fire. Switching to my internal comms I told Vornskr to check their fire and to hold off on thermal detonators, before giving the Mandalorian a thumbs up, signifying that we were ready to go. Without a moments delay she threw herself down the stairs firing into the room below with both her scatter gun and a wrist mounted weapon. Vornskr's advance down the stairs was not nearly as quick or graceful as we rushed forward in a half crouch. Luckily the sudden attack by the Mandalorian had distracted the Separatists enough for Vornskr to clear the chokepoint and enter the room unscathed. A brief firefight then ensued, seeing a number of battle droids destroyed, Captain Jaro rescued, and the capture of the Harch who had been stunned by the Mandalorian. There was a second Separatist officer present, a Yinchorri, but unlike his Harch counterpart, he must not have been worth a bounty as the Mandalorian had simply incinerated him. Our mission had been a success, and we had been lucky enough not to suffer any serious casualties. The day was won, but not over as unfortunately it was a long trek back to the surface..."
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Finally got around to building mission 6.3 for the 253rd, while there's not much to the build itself, I'm happy with how it came out. Unfortunately I might be going back into hibernation as my desk is about to be taken hostage by a rather large Lego Castle and I'm not sure if I'll have the space or time to build anything else (I will try though).
As always thanks for stopping by and have a good one!
- Tommy
These truck series were based on the 1939 Dodge T-Series truck models.
They were related to the smaller 1946-1947 Half-Ton Pick-up trucks and panel delivery vans.
War time trucks can be distinguished from post-war models because of less chrome trims.
In Summer 1947 these models were replaced by the complete restyled B-1 Series trucks.
These trucks look very similar to the other GM 1941-1947 Chevrolet AK series trucks.
The position of the headlamps is not original. They must be placed much higher, almost on top of the front wings.
See also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_T-,_V-,_W-Series
3300 to 5400 cc L6 petrol engine.
Production Dodge T- /V- /W-Series Truck: Sept. 1938-Summer 1947.
Production Dodge Truck this W-Series version: 1941-1942.
Old French reg. number (Savoie, Fr.).
Exact place and date unknown.
Photo taken by © Reinier, not by me.
Savoie (Fr.), Dec. 2022 / Jan. 6, 2023.
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