they must have been having the time of their lives...
a supercharged hot rod... possibly for lots of sand dune use by the type of balloon tires. Odd small rims for a 1930s car, so, I'm guessing this was in the 50s, or early 60s by the the glider in the photo
That glider is a Franklin PS-2, first flown in 1930. The balloon tires on the model A caught my attention right away too. Also, I dig the "supercharged" script on the hood! Something about those small wheels and oversized tires just look right on that car. However, I am extremely partial to bushwheels on any light aircraft make them look bitchin' !
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_PS-2
In the Wiki link, look closely at the car in the top photo. Looks to be a '37 Chevy modified to tow gliders. ( nice high quality pic)
Another nice photo of the Texaco Eaglet which flew across the country in the Spring of 1930.
Great photo Jesse!
ReplyDeleteThat glider is a Franklin PS-2, first flown in 1930. The balloon tires on the model A caught my attention right away too. Also, I dig the "supercharged" script on the hood! Something about those small wheels and oversized tires just look right on that car. However, I am extremely partial to bushwheels on any light aircraft make them look bitchin' !
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_PS-2
In the Wiki link, look closely at the car in the top photo. Looks to be a '37 Chevy modified to tow gliders. ( nice high quality pic)
Another nice photo of the Texaco Eaglet which flew across the country in the Spring of 1930.
https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/hawks-frank-monroe-jernigan-j-d-duke-jr-franklin-glider-corp-p-s-2-texaco-eaglet
thanks Brad!
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