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Mitutoyo M Plan APO 5x 0.14 + Raynox 250
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Tiempo exposición: 1/40" - ISO100
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Shades of Red by Bernd Schunack Mean Ruz Lighthouse in Brittany, France
Der Mean Ruz Leuchtturm an der Roten Granitküste in der Bretagne https://flic.kr/p/2mNXKhd
The Dodge Power Wagon was released to the general public in 1945 as America’s first mass-produced 4×4 pickup truck. It was closely based on the Dodge 3/4 ton WC series of military trucks built during World War II, trucks that developed a reputation both for their toughness and their ability to go anywhere.
So highly regarded were the Dodge 3/4 ton vehicles that General George Patton chose one as his own personal vehicle for use in Europe during the war, it was the Dodge WC Command Car variant that had been equipped to look almost like an oversized Willys Jeep.
The Dodge 3/4 ton WC series were used extensively by American forces during WWII.
These trucks were able to carry far more than a standard Jeep yet could traverse most of the same terrain, and the WC series were able to be configured for a multitude of tasks including cargo carrying, radio operations, command operations, field ambulances, and more.
Above Video: This short film gives a great (albeit brief) insight into the history of the Dodge Power Wagon.
The WC series trucks were designed to be simple to build and maintain, they used body on chassis construction, with a simple steel body, a reliable inline-six cylinder gasoline engine, and a heavy duty two-speed transfer case mated to a four-speed transmission.
GIs quickly realized the value of the WC trucks, and they provided much of the cargo-carrying infrastructure over land that was required as Allied forces fought their way through Europe on their way to toppling the Third Reich.
By 1945 executives at Dodge were looking at ways to commercialize the WC trucks for civilian use and they struck upon the same realization that the creators of the Land Rover and Unimog would have at around the same moment in history.
This realization that all of the military capabilities of these four-wheel drives would also make them ideal for agricultural use – particularly with the addition of a mechanical power takeoff so that farmers could operate a wide variety of equipment, from threshers and fence post diggers, to wood saws and harvesters.
The Dodge 230 cubic inch (3.76 liter) flathead inline-six sends power back through a two-speed transfer case to a four-speed manual transmission.
A civilian version of the WC truck was developed with a fully enclosed cab, wind up windows, improved seats of the military version, and a red and black paint scheme that would become inextricably linked to the model.
They called it the Dodge Power Wagon and it was released in 1945.
The Power Wagon you see here is a 1951 model that benefits from a comprehensive restoration back to largely original condition.
As you would expect it’s been finished in its original colors of red over black, and it has a black leather interior with matching door cards and fitted floor mats. In the rear you’ll find a truck box fitted with high-gloss wood and stainless bed strips.
Under the hood there is a correct 230 cubic inch flathead inline-six gasoline engine sending power back through a two-speed transfer case and four-speed manual transmission. That transfer case gives the truck both high and low range gearing of course, helping to further increase the off road capabilities of the truck.
As you would expect this Power Wagon has the original front and rear power takeoff for powering machinery, and it’s fitted with Super Swamper tires.
RM Sotheby’s will be offering this truck as part of its Open Roads sale in December, the price guide is $75,000 – $85,000 USD and you can click here if you’d like to read more about it or register to bid.
Images: Darin Schnabel ©2021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
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This Long-Nose Jaguar D-Type Bonnet was made by hand by British coachbuilding firm Williams & Pritchard in the 1970s as part of a restoration for Jaguar D-Type chassis XKD 558.
This bonnet was donated to the Piston Foundation by Ann Smith Finn in honor of her late husband Joel Finn, a racing driver, computer industry executive, and an award-winning author in the field of motor racing history.
The Piston Foundation provides scholarships and apprenticeships for those pursuing careers in collector car maintenance and restoration, and proceeds from this auction will benefit the foundation’s mission of preserving car culture through education.
A statement from the Piston Foundation:
“Just as our mission marries the needs of students with the needs of car enthusiasts, our plan unites the resources of 25+ million car enthusiasts, industry partners, and corporate sponsors as well as people at the very heart of car culture: people like the BaT community.”
“Please consider joining us at the Piston Foundation and help make a positive impact in preserving the industry we all love. Learn more and donate at www.pistonfoundation.org.”
This D-Type front end has working headlights, and classic British racing green paintwork including a white circle on the front for a racing number.
The bonnet was made using traditional hand tools and English wheeling machine from aluminum alloy under the guidance of D-Type specialists Lynx Engineering. Chassis XKD 558 started out as a short-nose D-Type which was delivered to Canada, it was crashed in 1965 and 9 years later in 1974 it was sent to Lynx Engineering in the UK for restoration.
New alloy bodywork was then made for the car by Williams & Pritchard including this long-nose bonnet which was fitted to the car in place of the damaged original short-nose. This bonnet would remain on the car for almost 20 years before a new owner in the USA in the early 1990s opted to have a short-nose hood made for it.
As a result this lightly used D-Type front end was removed and preserved, and it remains in this original condition to this day. It’s being auctioned live (at the time of writing) on Bring A Trailer and it will be sent to the winning bidder in a shipping crate.
Images courtesy of the Piston Foundation
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This is a 2017 Terradyne Gurkha LAPV that was originally ordered to a luxurious civilian specification, rather than the more common tactical police and/or military standard.
LAPV stands for “Light Armored Patrol Vehicle,” a reference to the original purpose of its design. A number of celebrities and high net worth individuals also made enquiries about getting more comfortable versions made for safe daily transportation, and as a result Terradyne offers this as a specification package when ordering your vehicle.
Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc was founded in 2011 in Ontario, Canada to build tactical military and police vehicles.
This civilian-specification Gurkha LAPV has a diamond-stitched leather interior and all the modern conveniences you’d expect, including air-conditioning, an Alpine stereo system, power steering, and more.
In the years since they’ve risen to become one of the most successful companies of this type anywhere in the world, and they’ve supplied vehicles to police and military units in the United States (multiple states), Singapore, Mexico, Qatar, Canada (multiple provinces), Croatia, Saudi Arabia, and many more.
The company currently offers four primary vehicles, the LAPV or Light Armored Patrol Vehicle, the MPV or Multi-Purpose Vehicle, the RPV or Rapid Patrol Vehicle, and the CIV or Civilian Limited Edition Vehicle.
Terradyne Gurkha LAPV is every bit as large as the Ford Super Duty F450 (or F550) it’s based on. Its external measurements are: length – 6.1 meters x width – 2.45 meters x height – 2.65 meters (240 13/16″ x 240 13/16″ x 104 1/8″) and it weighs in at 16,000 lbs or 7,258 kilograms when empty.
The Ford Super Duty 6.7 L turbo-diesel V8 produces 330 hp and 750 lb ft of torque.
The chassis, powertrain, suspension, braking, and electrical systems are provided by the Ford Super Duty. The four wheel-drive powertrain consists of a Ford 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 producing 330 hp and 750 lb ft of torque, with power sent through a six-speed automatic transmission to either the rear wheels or all four wheels.
Fuel capacity is 40 gallons or 151 liters, and the maximum speed is listed as 130 km/h or 81 mph.
The LAPV has a minimum B4 armor level rating and at the time of ordering they can be specified with an armor upgrade, heated front seats, heated windshield, an upgraded Alpine audio system, battery charge system with auto eject, an exterior and interior intercom, custom 80-gallon secondary fuel tank, and a number of other options.
The Gurkha LAPV shown here is a 2017 model, it has just 25,335 kms on the odometer (15,742 miles), and it was ordered to a luxurious civilian specification.
The fully-armored exterior meets or exceeds the B7/STANAG 2 standard, providing critical protection from rifle and small arms fire.
The vehicle is upholstered in plush black and red leather with diamond-quilted detailing and contrast stitching and it has six passenger seats, a full LED exterior lighting kit, a center console with backlit switches and map light, rear cargo tie downs, front mud flaps, a six ton jack, insulated walls, steel guards over the headlights and taillights, and a full size spare wheel mounted at the rear.
When it owes ordered a slew of options were selected, including an armor upgrade, heated front seats, a heated windshield, an upgraded Alpine audio system, and an 80 gallon secondary fuel tank.
It was also optioned with Terradyne’s off-road package that includes Fox shock absorbers, a heavyweight Warn 16.5 ti winch (16,500 lb pull capacity with 90 ft wire cable), closed system winching components from Factor 55, a front differential lock, and an onboard high-output air compressor.
This Gurkha is currently being offered for sale live online by Collecting Cars, and at the time of writing there are 6 days left to bid. If you’d like to visit the listing or register to bid you can click here.
Images courtesy of Collecting Cars
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