Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's noisy and polluting and it is cool as heck. It's a ~1911 Pierce Arrow. The mechanic stopped in front of our house because the car needed some adjusting. It looks quite humble and used, unlike the ones on this website here: (not my pics :-) ) http://community.webshots.com/album/17910423SoZAUvvArl Of course I asked him if I can take some pictures! The engine, you can see the pistons moving up and down: http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5240 The front grill. I love the headlights with old style glass front. http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5241 The mechanic making some adjustments with the engine http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5242 The lantern on the side next to the mirror http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5243 Back view, I am not sure whether the buckets are seats or "luggage space." http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5244 Notice the two spare tires on the side. I suppose you can't just get those at any Firestone shop. http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5245 The gas throttle is the small stick thing between the clutch and the brake. Very simple gauges. http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5246 The front undercarriage. The back wheel on the back is rotating. I guess it connects to the drive shaft. http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5247 I was so impressed that I forgot to take a picture as it drove off :-) Oh well... HP5+ @ASA800 (because that's what in the camera at that time). MP with 50/1.4ASPH // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)