A variety from voiture-jaune.tumblr.com (Fragments*)

I dig the hydraulic lifts mounted to the car chassis for faster tire changes

It was a Datsun

I love the identification guides

from http://voiture-jaune.tumblr.com/

Photo Tribute to Nissan Fairlady Z, Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z (1969-1978)

After popular demand we decided to dedicate this weekend's classic car photo tribute to Nissan's first generation Z sportscar, the ancestor of today's 370Z. Codenamed S30 and S31 for the mid 70s facelift versions, the first Z made its Japanese market debut in November 1969 as the Nissan Fairlady Z and remained in production until 1978 when it was replaced by the Nissan / Datsun 280ZX. Depending on the market and the engine displacement, the Fairlady Z was also sold as the Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z.

The rear-wheel drive Nissan Fairlady Z was launched in Japan with a high-revving 2.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine producing 160PS at 7,000 rpm and 177Nm of torque at 5,600 rpm, while the first U.S. spec model, the 1970 Datsun 240Z, was equipped with a 2.4-liter straight six engine cranking out 150PS at 5,600 rpm and 206Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. Soon after, the Z was upgraded with two larger 6-cylinder engines with a displacement of 2.6 and 2.8-liters.

Even though it was no easy task, we did manage to find a descent number of high-resolution photos of various Fairlady Z and Datsun Z models, including competition and rally cars, and a Japanese patrol vehicle that served the Kanagawa Prefecture Highway Police from March 1972. The gallery also contains numerous commercial photos of the European-market Datsun 240Z and 260Z, some of which are pretty weird indeed...

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Antique Fire Engines / Trucks. Cool to the second power

1937 Dennis Light Brigade used until 1969, now used as a playground fire engine. Well, sad to see it wasn't kept up, but I bet the kids think it's awesome!

1940 American LaFrance 100' Ladder Model JOX600 Series

It was originally bound for the Singapore Fire Brigade when Pearl Harbour was bombed on 7 Dec 1941. The ship put in at Fremantle Harbour and fearing Singapore may fall to the enemy, was off-loaded and commandeered by the War Dept.

Totally restored to near new condition by the members of the Western Australia Fire Brigades Historical Museum. It still has its original compliment of ground ladders and equipment and is surprisingly quick on the road.

It can be viewed at the Old No 1 City Fire Station Museum im Murray St Perth

1933 Datsun originally based in Kawasaki, a suburb of Tokyo, where it stayed in service until 1960.

In 1962 it was purchased by a sailor who was based in Yokohama, during 1962 it was handed to Nihon Kikai Limited (fire engine manufacturers) where it was restored.

In 1964 it was shipped to California, when the sailor was stationed in San Francisco. In 1967 it was moved to New York, where it stayed until his retirement in 1976.

By 1987 it was moved to Pennsylvania, but it was now in need of major restoration. In 2002 this finally happened. Sold in 2005 to a private collector

Thunderguts our 1948 Leyland Merryweather TTL

Dennis Dart fire appliance New Zealand

http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/ also see: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/07/vintage-fire-truck-photo-set-on-flikr.html