The Famous " Thomas Flyer "

black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
edited January 18, 2009 in Other Cool Shots
In 1908, this car participated in what was billed as an " around the world " auto race. It has been left in the same condition it was in at the end of the race. Note interesting aspects, such as spare innertubes hanging off the back.

Tom

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  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2009
    Hi Tom........I Googled it, the Flyer covered over 22,000 miles and crossed the Bearing Straits when it was frozen, on their way to Paris.

    A nice picture of a car with a really interesting history.thumb.gif

    azzaro
  • Shootin1stShootin1st Registered Users Posts: 288 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2009
    Definitely a cool shot.

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  • eL eSs VeeeL eSs Vee Registered Users Posts: 1,243 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2009
    Beautiful, Tom! I remember seeing old black and white photos of tyhis car in books.

    Great captures! thumb.gif
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  • vintagemxrvintagemxr Registered Users Posts: 224 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    I saw the Thomas Flyer years ago in the old Harrah's Museum in Reno. I think it's great that over the decades the custodians of the car have been willing to leave it as-is rather than clean it up. Nice photo too, Tom!

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  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Interesting!
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  • aj986saj986s Registered Users Posts: 1,100 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Lovely patina!! mwink.gif

    Where was the car show?
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  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Howdy Tom,

    Another great job, wonderful detail and composition.

    Really neat seeing this
    Take care,

    Craig

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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Hi Azzaro,

    I also read up on the history of that race. Pretty fascinating story for sure. Thanks for looking in.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Hey Shootin1st....

    Thanks for the comment.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Hi Lee,

    This car was really interesting. I spent a good amount of time going over it closely. Taking out on a trip like that in this vehicle took some big .....you know what. Thanks for the comment.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Hi Doug,

    Thanks for the kind remark. Like you, I'm pleased the owners of this car have, through the past decades, elected to leave it in its current condition. It makes for a much more interesting exhibit.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Hi Jeff,

    I appreciate you looking in.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Hi Tom
    Another nice one and very unique to boot. Remember those little patch kits? A tin can with a few patches, rubber cement, and a scuffer top to roughen up the tube before applying the patch. Such were the good old days :D

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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 15, 2009
    aj986s....

    Thanks for looking in. The car show was in the Jacksonville, FL area.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 15, 2009
    Hi Craig,

    Good to hear from you. This show was full of unique and different cars....none moreso than the Thomas Flyer however.

    Take care.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 15, 2009
    Hey Jack,

    Boy, you do speak of things that bring back memories. When all we had to get around on was a bicycle, you got to be real good friends with your tire patch kit. I remember my dad putting together a pouch with the kit and a small pump that he attached to my bike so I could deal with flats while out away from home....saved my butt on several occasions.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited January 17, 2009
    Inner-tubes. Wow. I had forgotten that we ever put them in tires. Not to date myself, but when I was growing up...all cars had inner-tubes in the tires...at least early on. I'm not that old.

    Nice photograph. 1922. My dad was born in 1901. I'm sure he thought something like this fine auto was the cat's meow. Thanks for sharing
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2009
    Hi Ed,

    Yea, I remember when tubes were the order of the day for just about all tires. Thanks for looking in.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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