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Taking a brief break from Old Port Isabel Road (don't worry, there's more), here is another moon shot from my back yard as I was waiting for Blue Jays that stood me up. I think it is a homebuilt kit plane, launched from Ellington Field about eight or ten miles north of me. It was fairly low overhead as it cleared my roofline, going straight toward the waxing quarter moon but at the last second, the moon side-stepped out of the way.
Allis-Chalmers Model G Tractor on display at the Cochrane Heritage Village in the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat located in the Town of Cochrane in the District of Cochrane in Northeastern Ontario Canada
The Model G is a small implement carrier tractor that was
made by the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company. At the
time of its introduction the Model G was unique for its rear mounted,
Continental N62 engine. It was a four-cylinder
engine with a 23⁄8 by 31⁄2 inches (60 mm × 89 mm) bore and
stroke. The Model G was designed for small farms and
vegetable gardeners, and a line of implements specifically
designed for it, including ploughs, planters, and cultivators.
The design of the Model G allowed for a great view of the
belly-mounted implements.
The Model G was manufactured solely in the factory in
Gadsden, Alabama, from 1948 to 1955. 29,976 units were
built, which is less than Allis-Chalmers had originally hoped
for. The Model G had a 5 gallon fuel tank, weighed 1,285
pounds, and was rated at 10 drawbar horsepower (Tested at
10.33 belt and 9.04 drawbar). The engine had a displacement
of 62 cubic inches and was rated at 1800 RPM. The
transmission was a non-synchronized three-speed with
reverse. An additional 'creeper' forward gear was standard
equipment as well. Source: Wikipedia
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France : 1968 - 1971
Curiously, this model only has two headlights. The original 8S always had 4 headlights. Is it a fake 8S ?
4 cylinder 1108cc rear engine
53 HP DIN
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,99m
Weight : 770kg approx.
Speed : 146 km/h
Here's an early 1960s Chevrolet Corvair with rear air-cooled engine, located in a little town in Nebraska.
And, here’s a story, I did not know there were existing American cars with rear engine. On the day I went out to hunt some abandoned places and found the abandoned house, took some pics of it, then walked around the house and noticed this odd car (like what you see here) that was something I haven't seen it before, walked closer to it ... I am very terrified of snakes, so elected not to walk through the tall grass, but noticed there was a funny looking front of the car with no engine. At first, I thought it was a rear trunk, stared at it for a while trying to figure it out, then gave up and took the picture of it. I did not bother to share this picture for more than a year, and decided to re-visit tonight, and realized it's not a rear trunk, and googled it. Boy, I am sure glad I discovered it by accident. Great finding!
Production : +3 million units
V4 1196cc air cooled rear engine
42 HP DIN @ 4200 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,73m
Weight : 790 kg
Speed : 120 km/h
France : 1956 - 1967
Also built in Spain, Brazil and Argentina.
Production : 2.150.738 units
4 cylinder 845cc rear engine
26 HP DIN @ 4250 rpm
3 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,94m
Weight : 630 kg
Speed : 108 km/h
France : 1966 - 1968 (series 1)
1968 - 1971 (series 2)
Production (series 1 and 2) : 699.410 units
4 cylinder 1108cc rear engine
46 PS DIN @ 4600 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
4 disk brakes
Length : 4,20m
Weight : 775 kg
Speed : 135 km/h
Italy : 1975 - 1982
Production : 7798 units
4 cylinder central rear 1995cc engine
120 PS DIN @ 6000 rpm
5 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,81m
Weight : 1040 kg
Speed : 190 km/h
Note : the US export model was named Scorpion, because Chevrolet had already used the name Montecarlo.
Also, it was equipped with a smaller 1,8 litre engine giving 40 horsepower less than the European version.
This was required by the US emission norms.
It also fitted round headlights and huge bumpers, ruining partly the Pininfarina design.
France : 1966 - 1968 (series 1)
1968 - 1971 (series 2)
Production (series 1 and 2) : 699.410 units
4 cylinder 1108cc rear engine
46 PS DIN @ 4600 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
4 disk brakes
Length : 4,20m
Weight : 775 kg
Speed : 135 km/h
France : 1956 - 1967
Also built in Spain, Argentina, Algeria, Belgium, Brasil, England, Ireland, Mexico, and in Italy by Alfa Romeo.
Production : 2.150.738 units
4 cylinder 845cc rear engine (water cooled)
31 HP DIN
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,94m
Weight : 620kg
Speed : 115 km/h
Car: Škoda S110R.
Engine: 1107cc in-line 4.
Power: 62 BHP.
Top Speed: 90 MPH.
0-60: 19.0 s.
Fuel: Petrol.
Weight: 880 kg.
Body: 2 door coupe.
Layout: Rear engine, rear wheel drive.
Years of production: 1970 to 1980.
Date taken: 27th July 2025.
Germany : 1971 - 1973
Production : 3160 units
Flat 6 cylinder air cooled rear engine
190 PS DIN @ 6500 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 4,16m
Weight : 1080 kg
Speed : 230 km/h
USSR : 1966 - 1994
The car first appeared as ZAZ 966, with a smaller engine. In 1970, it was upgraded and received the 968 number. After various modifications and upgrades, production only ended 3 years after the end of the USSR !
Production : +3 million units
V4 1196cc air cooled rear engine
42 HP DIN @ 4200 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,73m
Weight : 790 kg
Speed : 120 km/h
France = 1966 - 1970
Production : 8981 units
4 cylinder 13255cc rear engine
88 PS DIN @ 6750 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,995m
Weight : 855 kg
Speed : 170 km/h
The VW Type 3 1600 series was based on the 1961 VW Type 3 1500. The Type 3 1600 was launched in Aug. 1965.
The VW 1500 series was available as Stufenheck-Limousine (2-door sedan or notchback) and as Variant (3-door estate version). With the 1600 series a Fliessheck-Limousine (2-door coupe) was added.
Karmann-Ghia, Osnabrück developed and built a special 1500/1600 sports coupe.
In August 1969 a 12 cm longer face-lifted version of the 1600 series appeared with bigger bumper bars.
1584 cc 4 cylinder air-cooled Boxer rear engine.
950 kg.
Production VW Type 3 1500/1500S Series: Aug. 1961-July 1965.
Production VW Type 3 1600 Series: Aug. 1965-July 1973.
Production VW Typ 3 1600 TL Fastback this MkI version: Aug. 1965-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: Sept. 11, 1969.
Last new Danish reg. number: June 11, 2013 (still valid, earlier reg. numbers: BC35397 and ZZ43909).
At current owner since Sept. 9, 2011.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/AE70962/overblik
Number seen: 1.
København-Vanløse, Grøndals Park Kvarter, Grøndals Parkvej, Aug. 7, 2021.
© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
France : 1950
Jean-Pierre Wimille died in a accident at the Buenos Aires Grand Prix, just before introducing his second prototype at the Paris 1948 Motor Show. His team decided to continue his work. This was supposed to be the pre-production model.
The Citroën engine was replaced by a V8 rear engine giving 66 PS. It was taken from the Ford Vedette built in France.
The body was built by FAGET & VARNET, in Levallois - Paris suburbs.
Although, the US manufacturer refused to deliver more engines, since they were planning to launch their own luxury coupé : the Comete.
The adventure ended for that simple reason.
Speed : 165 km/h
Apparently there were several prototypes 02 and/or 03. One with a single central headlight, and two more, with two headlights but a different front end.
During the 1930s, London Transport (LT) was at the forefront of bus innovation in the UK and its engineers worked with their counterparts at AEC and Leyland pursuing, in particular, the re-siting of the engine in efforts to increase passenger-carrying capacity.
LT had already purchased batches of conventional, front-engined Leyland Cubs but, by 1939, needing further small-capacity buses to replace older types and, having trialed a prototype rear-engined CR in 1938, it took the plunge and ordered 48 more of the revolutionary type.
The CR's engine was mounted longitudinally on the rear of the chassis and power was transmitted through a forward gearbox and back to a de Dion rear axle. The 20-seat bodies featured a sliding door behind the front axle. The buses entered service in both red (Central Area) and green (Country Area) versions.
London Transport’s 1939 Leyland Cub rear-engined bus CR16, FXT 122, on display in the London Bus Museum.
A classic 1969 Porsche 911E Sportmatic. Seen at Oliver's Garage, Charlottenlund, north of Copenhagen.
France : 1950
Jean-Pierre Wimille died in a accident at the Buenos Aires Grand Prix, just before introducing his second prototype at the Paris 1948 Motor Show. His team decided to continue his work. This was supposed to be the pre-production model.
The Citroën engine was replaced by a V8 rear engine giving 66 PS. It was taken from the Ford Vedette built in France.
The body was built by FAGET & VARNET, in Levallois - Paris suburbs.
Although, the US manufacturer refused to deliver more engines, since they were planning to launch their own luxury coupé : the FORD Comete.
The adventure ended for that simple reason.
Speed : 165 km/h
Apparently there were several prototypes 02 and/or 03. One with a single central headlight, and two more, with two headlights but a different front end.
Note that the driver seats in the middle, and two passengers can sit right and left, slightly behind the driver.
France : 1956 - 1967
Also built in Spain, Brazil and Argentina.
Production : 2.150.738 units
4 cylinder 845cc rear engine
26 HP DIN @ 4250 rpm
3 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,94m
Weight : 630 kg
Speed : 108 km/h
USSR : 1966 - 1994
The car first appeared as ZAZ 966, with a smaller engine. In 1970, it was upgraded and received the 968 number. After various modifications and upgrades, production only ended 3 years after the end of the USSR !
Production : +3 million units
V4 1196cc air cooled rear engine
42 HP DIN @ 4200 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,73m
Weight : 790 kg
Speed : 120 km/h
In the mid 1960s Škoda manufacturer AZNP started to think about a successor for the 1000 MB and the later 100/110 series. Ital Design founder Giorgetto Giugiaro (It., 1938) was asked for ideas. In June 1969 useful sketches were approved, and in Aug. 1969 the first model 740 prototype was presented.
After overcoming many problems and setbacks, production could finally start in 1976.
The Škoda Type 742 and 746 share the same body. They were available as 105, 120 and as 125, depending on the engine. The type designation 130 Type 743 was reserved for the coupe.
In 1983 renewed 742 versions were presented. They received rectangular head lamps.
In the UK these cars were sold as Estelle. In France as 1050, because Peugeot had claimed the rights of using the 105 model name for their own cars.
1046 cc L4 rear engine.
Performance: 46 bhp.
902 kg.
Production Škoda Type 742 series: Aug. 1976-1989.
Production Škoda 742 series this 2nd version: Sept. 1983-1989.
Production Škoda Type 742 105 series version: Aug. 1976-1987.
Original Dutch reg. number: Aug. 10, 1984.
Since July 2, 2011 with current owner.
Alkmaar, Wezelkoog, April 27. 2025.
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France = 1966 - 1970
Production : 8981 units
4 cylinder 13255cc rear engine
88 PS DIN @ 6750 rpm
4 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,995m
Weight : 855 kg
Speed : 170 km/h
Italy : 1975 - 1982
Production : 7798 units
4 cylinder central rear 1995cc engine
120 PS DIN @ 6000 rpm
5 speed manual gearbox
Length : 3,81m
Weight : 1040 kg
Speed : 190 km/h
Note : the US export model was named Scorpion, because Chevrolet had already used the name Montecarlo.
Also, it was equipped with a smaller 1,8 litre engine giving 40 horsepower less than the European version.
This was required by the US emission norms.
It also had round headlights and huge bumpers, ruining the Pininfarina design.
France : 1961 - 1978
This model is a Series 2 (1969-1976)
Total production all models : 1.949.407 units
Produced in France, Spain and Morocco.
4 cylinder 944cc rear engine.
44 HP DIN @ 5800 rpm.
4 speed manual gearbox.
Length : 3,80m
Weight : 775 kg
Speed : 133 km/h
Former Alder Valley North ECW coach bodied Leyland Olympian with City of Oxford subsidiary Wycombe bus. Stoke Mandeville, June 1995.
Preserved London transport country area Daimler Fleetline XF3 which was unique in having a slightly bigger bonnet over the rear engine due to the engine being slightly larger than the other seven in the fleet. Sadly this is the only example in preservation but is beautifuly restored to original condition.