UNUSUAL CAR OF THE DAY!

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UNUSUAL CAR OF THE DAY!

This site is for anyone to add a photo of the UNUSUAL vehicles they come across in everyday life!  This purely in the judgement of the person who captures the image! We are planning on presenting an "Unusual Award" to the MOST unusual submissions! 

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UNUSUAL CAR OF THE DAY!

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BBQ Boots & Blues Fest at Lanier Islands!

Cruise In Car Show as part of the 2nd Annual BBQ, Boots and Blues at Lake Lanier Islands Resorts! noon to 6 pm ! Free admission and free parking with classic or hot rod car.Continue

Started by Maryclaire Andres Oct 24, 2014.

What Is Considered Unusual!

I am intriqued by what folks consider unusual.  Here is the definition of "UNUSUAL"Adjective:Not habitually or commonly occurring or done.Remarkable or interesting because different from or better…Continue

Started by Michael Thies Dec 3, 2011.

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Comment by Bob Sarda on December 7, 2011 at 1:57am

Comment by George Mills on December 4, 2011 at 2:36pm

From German Army Schwimm-Wagen Type 166:  Amphibious version of the "Kuebel-Wagen". Between 1942 and 1944, 14,238 were manufactured, this one July 5, 1943. 4-wheel drive with a 5-speed transmission. Capable of about 6 mph in water. Body was built by Ambi Budd, a division of American Budd Co. The engine is a Volkswagen, air-cooled, "flat four" developing about 25 hp from 69 cu. inch displacement.  Weight was about 2425 pounds loaded.  Located in: the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles - Lexington, Nebraska

Comment by Bob Sarda on December 4, 2011 at 12:14pm

I was in such a rush to get out and take a picture, I left the door to my truck open!

Comment by Bob Sarda on December 4, 2011 at 12:13pm

Split window Kreigewagen. Note ammo box and 2 -30 cal machine guns.

Comment by Bob Sarda on December 4, 2011 at 12:10pm

Comment by Bruce Jones on December 4, 2011 at 2:28am

1944  Willys MB - about the same vintage as the Schwimmwagen.

Comment by Bruce Jones on December 4, 2011 at 2:28am

Comment by Michael Thies on December 3, 2011 at 5:27pm

The Dalmation link was accidentally lost, but we retrieved the photo!  Please repost it! Sorry!

Comment by George Mills on December 3, 2011 at 3:17pm

Rear view of German Army Schwimm-Wagen Type 166; large prop tilted up, note the 3 tooth coupling for the prop drive.

Comment by George Mills on December 3, 2011 at 3:16pm

 
 
 

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