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The Great Antique Car Race, St Augustine To Colorado Springs, Part I
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Jul 17, 2023 08:42:24   #
alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ
 
Hereford wrote:
This was one of those "time to checkpoint" races that it is important to have a talented navigator so as to arrive at each checkpoint on the correct second. Some 150 or more antique cars gathered for the race. For two days they all went through a tech inspection and preparatory maintenance. Then they departed at one minute intervals to begin the race to Colorado Springs.

This post showcases the 1916 LaFrance chain drive car. I thought this was the most interesting car of them all. Hope you enjoy the photos. I never found a time when the cars were free of clutter from people or other cars. The photos are just what they are.
This was one of those "time to checkpoint&quo... (show quote)


Very cool and nice presentation of an age long past.

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Jul 17, 2023 08:55:07   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Wonderful subject and images!!

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Jul 17, 2023 10:20:10   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Nice!

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Jul 17, 2023 10:59:30   #
barrytex
 
Can't imagine driving that beast very far. No mufflers, chain drive (how many miles to the quart of oil to keep the chain lubed) and stuff strapped on all over. Great capture of an interesting entry.

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Jul 17, 2023 13:25:25   #
johnny1950 Loc: Palm Coast, Florida
 
Hereford
Great shot really brings us back to another era. Love how everything is tack sharp with great colors and composition. Did not know LaFrance made cars only know there fire engines. Great job.
Johnny

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Jul 17, 2023 13:53:55   #
charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA
 
👍👍👍

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Jul 17, 2023 14:48:32   #
Guyserman Loc: Benton, AR
 
I hope there are many more "Parts" to this series. About 30 years ago I watched the cars come through a checkpoint. I could have done it this year at a checkpoint about 25 miles away but my old body kept telling me "Don't do it."

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Jul 17, 2023 19:39:55   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Very interesting vehicle indeed Hereford. Well photographed. Doesn't look like it was made for your driving pleasure!

Don

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Jul 17, 2023 21:45:30   #
campyboy1 Loc: vancouver Washington
 
Can you imagine how loud and noisy that car must be without tail pipes or mufflers and it being chain drive. The owner must have to use both ear plugs and ear muffles to block out the sound.

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Jul 18, 2023 04:38:58   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent set.

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Jul 20, 2023 14:34:18   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Very interesting

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