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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Bygones: The Bed-In-A-Car

Nash Motors Company was a spunky little contender in the automaking field from 1916 until it merged with Hudson to form American Motors in 1954.  In 1936, Nash introduced the "bed car," a convenience for tourists and campers, which was a thing for a while.

Cover of 1937 Nash brochure

Nash's top-of-the-line Ambassador Eight, 1937

Specs for all Nash models, 1937

Popular Science article, May 1936

It's that new Nash, 1939

Newspaper ad, March 1941

Worldwide map of Nash dealerships, 1937

Wait, what did you say?  "Big enough to sleep two six-footers."  Hmm.


Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Automotive Notes

I.  Driverless cars, the wave of the future?  Oh please God, no.


Untitled from Amanda Erickson on Vimeo.


II.  101-year-old lady drives 81-year-old Packard:



Go granny, go granny, go granny go!


Honk to Wounded Bird.

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