Engine: straight eight overhead cam, Bugatti-Roots supercharger, 2,292cc giving approximately 130 bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front-Bugatti type forged steel tubular axle with trunnion mounted leaf springs, rear- axle carried on reversed quarter- elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Right hand drive. Considered by many people to be the most beautifulContinue reading “1927 Bugatti Type 35B Hellé-Nice Grand Prix”
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The Elegance of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet
The 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet is a highly sought-after classic car known for its elegance and engineering. It features a supercharged 3.3-liter inline-8 engine, 160 horsepower, and a top speed of around 100 mph. The bodywork was designed by Vanvooren, a Parisian coachbuilder known for their Art Deco style. This particular model was a gift to theContinue reading “The Elegance of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet”
Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. engines
Close up of two of the three Tri-Motor Ford engines. The Wasp Jr. R-985 was the third engine type designed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, following the Wasp R-1340 and Hornet R-1690, all of which were nine-cylinder engines. The Wasp Jr. was designed to compete at lower power and was virtually a Wasp of reducedContinue reading “Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. engines”
EAA’s Tri-Motor Ford
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Tri-Motor Ford at Spirit of St. Louis Airport gets ready for passengers. The plane had been there all weekend but, on this day, due to high winds, it did not fly. This looked like a fun experience, and I decided to sign up for the event. My interest was more thanContinue reading “EAA’s Tri-Motor Ford”
Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge
The White Pelican migrates from February through March and again from October through November, showcasing an impressive journey that captivates birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. During these months, the largest population of Pelicans can be found at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, nestled in the serene landscapes of north St. Louis County, where they gatherContinue reading “Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge”
Eagle Watching in Clarksvill, Missouri
Eagle wathching in Missouri, along the Mississippi River, is an annual event in January. People from the St. Louis area go to Alton, IL, Grafton, IL and Clarksvill, MO to watch the Eagles dive for fish and otherwise scout the river. The Mississippi is a migratory flyway as the eagles migrate between North America andContinue reading “Eagle Watching in Clarksvill, Missouri”
Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam
Apparently Clarksville, MO is the place to go to see Eagles during their migration down south. There is a lock and dam there where fish seem to lke to hang out. Driving up from St. Louis I found lots of Pelicans and a few eagles.s. Here is a guy just coming in for a lndingContinue reading “Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam”
Resting Elk
An Elk relaxig near the road passing through Lone Elk Park. The park houses Elk, Bison (see previous post), and Deer. Recent heavy snowfall has been cleared and the wildlife is hanging out near the roads allowing you to up close and personal wth them. Click on the photo for more information. Click here forContinue reading “Resting Elk”
Bison in Lone Elk Park
Elk, Bison, and Deer are the highlights of Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County, MO. This is a “drive through” park where, if the animals are hanging out near one of the roads, you can get a close-up experience with them. Lone Elk Park is a county park in the U.S. state of Missouri consisting of 546 acresContinue reading “Bison in Lone Elk Park”
St. Louis Zoo Penguin Walk
In 2009 the St. Louis Zoo had Penguin Walks on Sundays when the temperature was below 50 degrees. They would open the doors and let any penguin that wanted to go out and mingle with visitors, head on out. Of course it was the “show offs” that wanted to go. This made everything very entertaining.Continue reading “St. Louis Zoo Penguin Walk”
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