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1965 Volvo PV544 2-Door Sport Sedan (3 of 5)
Image by myoldpostcards
The owner of this 1965 Volvo PV544 Sport Sedan, Phil Turner of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, provides the following description of his "labor of love":
"The car in front of you is the result of a project combining restoration and resurrection. Rather than simply restoring one vehicle, two 1965 PV544′s have been combined into this final product; saving one, a victim of a substantial collision, from the crusher and reducing the other to essentially "donor vehicle" status thanks to its advanced state of rust throughout. However, its heart and soul have moved to the finished product (well, at least it’s front suspension, engine and various other precious components). It lives on in spirit.
"The two cars were both 1965 model years, separated by 3,687 units in the assembly process. This chassis is a Type G, the last of the PV544 production run, with only 2,492 built after it. (Volvo built a total of 243, 995 PV544′s from 1958 through 1965)
"This car came from Wichita, Kansas by way of Memphis, Tennessee - and who knows where before that. The "donor car" spent most of its life in Edison, New Jersey before retirement in Miami, Florida.
"Upgrades that have been incorporated into the vehicle include the fitting of an overdrive transmission, an alternator in lieu of the standard generator, and an electronic ignition system.
"The process of re-building this car took two years - completed in June of 2007. It has been, and remains, a classic "labor of love" - there is no explanation, nor logic, to justify the expense."
Photographed at the 2010 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 24-26, 2010.
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You are invited to stay and browse through my stream. Here’s a quick introduction to my little corner of Flickr:
Automobile Photographs: This is a very large collection of images whose primary, but not exclusive, focus is on American automotive classics. Images are organized by decade, by manufacturer, and by topics (such as convertibles, station wagons, muscle cars, etc.)
Central Illinois (except Springfield): Central Illinois (except Springfield): Photos relating to the middle section of the "Land of Lincoln" (except for the Capital City of Springfield) may be found in this collection. Every city and town I’ve photographed is contained within its own set, and rural (as in "countryside") photographs are grouped by county.
Springfield, Illinois: All of my photographs of Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Sites are in this collection. For the City of Springfield, there are separate sets for the Capitol Complex, Downtown (including the Old State Capitol), Neighborhoods, Parks, Illinois State Fairgrounds and more. Photographs of Lincoln sites include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Tomb, and so on. Also in the Lincoln "All About Abe" (Set) are a few Lincoln sites not located in Springfield.
The Illinois State Fair: My collection of photographs of the Illinois State Fair. The fair offers something for everyone. Grab a corn dog and lemon shake-up, and come take a look!
Beyond Central Illinois: Other locales in the United States and Canada including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle.
In addition to my location-based sets, here are links to some "topical" collections and sets I’ve put together:
Barbers & Barber Shops: Traditional barbers and barber shops are on the endangered species list. But there are still plenty to be found if you go looking for them.
Almost Everything Else. Check It Out!!!: Included topics range from man’s first walk on the moon to small town schools and churches, and from Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (our favorite breed) to things that are abandoned, neglected, weathered, or rusty.
Thanks for stopping by! - myoldpostcards (Randy von Liski)
1965 Volvo PV544 2-Door Sport Sedan (5 of 5)
Image by myoldpostcards
The owner of this 1965 Volvo PV544 Sport Sedan, Phil Turner of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, provides the following description of his "labor of love":
"The car in front of you is the result of a project combining restoration and resurrection. Rather than simply restoring one vehicle, two 1965 PV544′s have been combined into this final product; saving one, a victim of a substantial collision, from the crusher and reducing the other to essentially "donor vehicle" status thanks to its advanced state of rust throughout. However, its heart and soul have moved to the finished product (well, at least it’s front suspension, engine and various other precious components). It lives on in spirit.
"The two cars were both 1965 model years, separated by 3,687 units in the assembly process. This chassis is a Type G, the last of the PV544 production run, with only 2,492 built after it. (Volvo built a total of 243, 995 PV544′s from 1958 through 1965)
"This car came from Wichita, Kansas by way of Memphis, Tennessee - and who knows where before that. The "donor car" spent most of its life in Edison, New Jersey before retirement in Miami, Florida.
"Upgrades that have been incorporated into the vehicle include the fitting of an overdrive transmission, an alternator in lieu of the standard generator, and an electronic ignition system.
"The process of re-building this car took two years - completed in June of 2007. It has been, and remains, a classic "labor of love" - there is no explanation, nor logic, to justify the expense."
Photographed at the 2010 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 24-26, 2010.
****************************************************************************************************
You are invited to stay and browse through my stream. Here’s a quick introduction to my little corner of Flickr:
Automobile Photographs: This is a very large collection of images whose primary, but not exclusive, focus is on American automotive classics. Images are organized by decade, by manufacturer, and by topics (such as convertibles, station wagons, muscle cars, etc.)
Central Illinois (except Springfield): Central Illinois (except Springfield): Photos relating to the middle section of the "Land of Lincoln" (except for the Capital City of Springfield) may be found in this collection. Every city and town I’ve photographed is contained within its own set, and rural (as in "countryside") photographs are grouped by county.
Springfield, Illinois: All of my photographs of Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Sites are in this collection. For the City of Springfield, there are separate sets for the Capitol Complex, Downtown (including the Old State Capitol), Neighborhoods, Parks, Illinois State Fairgrounds and more. Photographs of Lincoln sites include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Tomb, and so on. Also in the Lincoln "All About Abe" (Set) are a few Lincoln sites not located in Springfield.
The Illinois State Fair: My collection of photographs of the Illinois State Fair. The fair offers something for everyone. Grab a corn dog and lemon shake-up, and come take a look!
Beyond Central Illinois: Other locales in the United States and Canada including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle.
In addition to my location-based sets, here are links to some "topical" collections and sets I’ve put together:
Barbers & Barber Shops: Traditional barbers and barber shops are on the endangered species list. But there are still plenty to be found if you go looking for them.
Almost Everything Else. Check It Out!!!: Included topics range from man’s first walk on the moon to small town schools and churches, and from Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (our favorite breed) to things that are abandoned, neglected, weathered, or rusty.
Thanks for stopping by! - myoldpostcards (Randy von Liski)
20070909 Racine 010
Image by richmanwisco
In 1935, Herbert F. Johnson Jr. and a crew embarked on an expedition to northeast Brazil. The purpose of this trip was to discover new stands of carnauba palms and whether existing growths could sustain the demand for raw material for Johnson Wax. The model S-38 aircraft was remarkable in its day, flying a number of history-making flights in the 1920s and early 1930s. One of which was Lindberg’s 1929 inaugural airmail flight for Pan American Airways from Miami to the Panama Canal. Of the original 100 Sikorsky S-38 planes built, none still exist. This prompted Sam Johnson to have a replica built using the plane’s original blueprints. The construction of the replica was done at Born Again Restorations in Owatonna, Minnesota. It took over three and a half years to complete, requiring more than 35,000 man-hours. Upon its its completion, it was christened the Spirit of Carnauba. The S-38 replica has a range of 550 nautical miles. Cruising speed averages 100 miles an hour. The aircraft is powered by two 450 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. engines. The upper wing spans 72 feet. In fall 1998, Sam Johnson and his sons, Curt and Fisk, embarked on a journey to replicate the original 7,500 mile trip flown in 1935. Their trip took 27 days and concluded successfully in Forteleza, Brazil.
After display at the EAA Museum in Oskosh, the plane is now on display at the Southeast Wisconsin Aviation Museum, Racine.