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Winning caption: "Drive me to the moon"
In times of war and petrol rationing all sorts of alternative fuels were experimented with. In WWI town gas was one choice. One of its problems was the size of the container that was required to carry it to give a worthwhile mileage. This amazing picture is of a 1913 38hp Lanchester so equipped. Thje driver would have to be careful not to choose a route with low bridges. The bag and presumably the conversion has been supplied by Barton Bros of Nottingham whose main business was that of running a fleet iof buses and coaches. A number of these were converted to gas as well. Quite why the photographer has posed a small child in what appears to be a home made pedal car in the picture, is not known.
Words by Michael E Ware. Photograph from The Motoring Picture Library, Beaulieu.
Editor: submit a great caption below during the first 24 hours of publication; the best caption/headline will be rewaded with a brass PreWarCar badge).
Well,well,well, this was a highly inspiring photo with 33 senders, wow! We took an hour at a quiet lonely location every house has and decided that Peter Dew's "Drive me to the moon." was best. In our view it connected with all aspects of the picture in various ways. Peter congratulations!
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maandag maart 11th, 2013
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13 Maart 2013, 07:36
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13 Maart 2013, 00:21
Daddy is going to play with me after he has been flying!
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13 Maart 2013, 00:10
I was just pedaling along and this weird thing landed behind me!
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12 Maart 2013, 22:28
oxford sausage tried it first. but the novelty never took off, until 1936 when oscar mayer perfected the wienermobile!
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12 Maart 2013, 22:22
It feels like you're riding on air, because you are.
From 1950s GM air suspension ad
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From 1950s GM air suspension ad
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12 Maart 2013, 20:52
Daddy, load my spare car in case we run out of gas!
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12 Maart 2013, 20:22
Caption:
My car is still in its infancy so its gastank is the size of a tennisball, but once it is grown up it will have a tank bigger than daddy's!
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My car is still in its infancy so its gastank is the size of a tennisball, but once it is grown up it will have a tank bigger than daddy's!
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12 Maart 2013, 19:53
this sleeping bag doesn´t roll up quite as small as i thought.
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12 Maart 2013, 19:24
The 'mother in law seat' option is not available.....2 gas bags would be dangerous
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12 Maart 2013, 18:58
Both inflation and cheap transport were major preoccupations on the home front during WW1.
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12 Maart 2013, 17:40
When he said "All I have is one duffle bag" I thought I would have plenty of room for luggage...who knew?
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12 Maart 2013, 15:19
"Streamlining is slightly compromised", say the suppliers.
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12 Maart 2013, 13:34
that horn must be sounding awesome, with that big of a bellow.
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12 Maart 2013, 13:19
A rare option was a series of tubes that allowed the occupants flatulance to replenish the container. Up to 5 more miles have been reported.
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12 Maart 2013, 12:59
Little Jhonny was tired of being fed baked beans and hooked up to Dad's car, just so he could be driven to school.
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12 Maart 2013, 10:50
Later versions were produced to 'power' hot air balloons. Recharging points included the House of Commons.
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12 Maart 2013, 10:18
driving on methane gas, at the moment filled by the boy's diaper, in it's design filling station
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12 Maart 2013, 09:46
My new Airship design will get you anywhere in the world,
Optional pedal car as back up is extra ....
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Optional pedal car as back up is extra ....
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12 Maart 2013, 09:44
After the accident, with the youngster backing up, it was clear : the side-impact airbag was not fitted on the side but on the roof !!!!
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12 Maart 2013, 07:55
Early trials of the fart powered car proved effective. However, further trials were abandoned due to public outrage following an incident when a tank became ruptured.
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12 Maart 2013, 07:49
We really must the passengers to give the beans a miss next trip!
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12 Maart 2013, 03:30
Paw said, "Go and play with the old Gas-bag, but Maw sent me 'ere ! "
Stuart
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Stuart
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