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Photo: A tourist rests an arm on the open starboard side window of a "streetcar" on pneumatic tires and not on tracks on the main drag of Samuel Clemens' home town. The streetcar is red on the bottom and dark green on top. Branches from a tree at the corner seem to overhang the streetcar with green leaves. Also on the corner in the lower left quadrant of the frame, a fireplug has been painted to look like an old timey fireman. Between the fireplug and the streetcar, a late model black Chevrolet humongo pickup truck is parked. The building on the opposite corner, behind the streetcar, is beige. Its second story tall, narrow windows are arched. A mural peeks into the frame to remind visitors that this was the town where Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher began their adventures.
When I fed Zoltar, who lives in a glass box just inside one of the stores (not shown) some coins, he printed a little yellow card that told me, "your friends admire how dependable you are." You are welcome.
Zoltar also told me that when I am "approached with opportunities that do not align with what [I am] familiar with, [I] often turn them down out of fear" and that I am "hindering [my] personal growth" when I do that. Fuck you, Zoltar. Just sayin'.

Hannibal, Missouri
September 2023
OM-1: ƒ/6.3, 1/800, 90mm, ISO400

Photo: A tourist rests an arm on the open starboard side window of a "streetcar" on pneumatic tires and not on tracks on the main drag of Samuel Clemens' home town. The streetcar is red on the bottom and dark green on top. Branches from a tree at the corner seem to overhang the streetcar with green leaves. Also on the corner in the lower left quadrant of the frame, a fireplug has been painted to look like an old timey fireman. Between the fireplug and the streetcar, a late model black Chevrolet humongo pickup truck is parked. The building on the opposite corner, behind the streetcar, is beige. Its second story tall, narrow windows are arched. A mural peeks into the frame to remind visitors that this was the town where Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher began their adventures. When I fed Zoltar, who lives in a glass box just inside one of the stores (not shown) some coins, he printed a little yellow card that told me, "your friends admire how dependable you are." You are welcome. Zoltar also told me that when I am "approached with opportunities that do not align with what [I am] familiar with, [I] often turn them down out of fear" and that I am "hindering [my] personal growth" when I do that. Fuck you, Zoltar. Just sayin'. Hannibal, Missouri September 2023 OM-1: ƒ/6.3, 1/800, 90mm, ISO400

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Red Classic BMW 1602 first of the 02 series dating from 1966. This one was spotted in Kato Alepochori, Greece by the beach

Red Classic BMW 1602 first of the 02 series dating from 1966. This one was spotted in Kato Alepochori, Greece by the beach

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BMW 1602 The ‘2’ was for two door

#ClassicBMW #BMW #02series #ClassicCar #OldTimer #CarSpotting #StreetCarPhotography #Skinos #KatoAlepochori #Red

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VW Beetle spotted in Kallithea, Athens

#StreetCarPhotography #CarSpotter #VW #Beetle #ClassicVW #VintageVW #Photography #NightPhotography

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A “cinquecento” Fiat 500 parked next to a ubiquitous SUV an extreme example demonstrating how cars have bloated since the 60s/70s

A “cinquecento” Fiat 500 parked next to a ubiquitous SUV an extreme example demonstrating how cars have bloated since the 60s/70s

“Cinquecento” Fiat 500
Seen in Volterra, Tuscany
#ClassicFiat #Fiat #Cinquecento #ClassicCar #VintageCar #SUV #StreetCarPhotography #Photography #CarSpotting

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Spotted in Tuscany a yellow Mercedes Benz omnibus. Though Volkswagen’s Transporter would be the one to take the world by storm, it wasn’t the only German automaker to produce such buses, vans, and small trucks in the 1950s. While the VW Type 2 Transporter arrived in 1949, Mercedes-Benz entered the fray in 1955 with the premiere of the L 319 trucks and vans, as well as the O 319 omnibus. The 319 line was Mercedes’ first such offering since World War II, during which time the company was tasked with manufacturing the Blitz truck of its chief competitor, Opel. Amidst Germany’s post-war “economic miracle,” or Wirtschaftswunder, the L 319 was highly successful in its various configurations, including cargo van, truck, and flatbed pickup bodies. The O 319 omnibus sold in fewer numbers than the L 319. Available with either two or three doors and with the option of panoramic windows, the bus was most popular in 17- and 18-passenger form to maximize transporting capability for business needing a reliable shuttle. (They were widely used among motels and airlines.)  In 10-passenger specification, however, the O 319 was more like a sumptuous coach bus. Passengers had much more room, plus there was more space for luggage, and this top-spec O 319 offered lovely views and plenty of light courtesy of glazed roof and a foldable sunroof.

Spotted in Tuscany a yellow Mercedes Benz omnibus. Though Volkswagen’s Transporter would be the one to take the world by storm, it wasn’t the only German automaker to produce such buses, vans, and small trucks in the 1950s. While the VW Type 2 Transporter arrived in 1949, Mercedes-Benz entered the fray in 1955 with the premiere of the L 319 trucks and vans, as well as the O 319 omnibus. The 319 line was Mercedes’ first such offering since World War II, during which time the company was tasked with manufacturing the Blitz truck of its chief competitor, Opel. Amidst Germany’s post-war “economic miracle,” or Wirtschaftswunder, the L 319 was highly successful in its various configurations, including cargo van, truck, and flatbed pickup bodies. The O 319 omnibus sold in fewer numbers than the L 319. Available with either two or three doors and with the option of panoramic windows, the bus was most popular in 17- and 18-passenger form to maximize transporting capability for business needing a reliable shuttle. (They were widely used among motels and airlines.) In 10-passenger specification, however, the O 319 was more like a sumptuous coach bus. Passengers had much more room, plus there was more space for luggage, and this top-spec O 319 offered lovely views and plenty of light courtesy of glazed roof and a foldable sunroof.

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Dating from the 1950s an O 319 Mercedes Benz omnibus with panoramic windows. Maybe a postal bus from the livery. Very cute. Spotted in Tuscany, Italy.
Better than a VW camper?
#ClassicBus #Omnibus #Mercedes #Yellow #BusSpotting #StreetCarPhotography #1950s #ClassicMercedes #VintageBus

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VW Beetle

VW Beetle

VDub modern classic
This one’s a bit ratty. Nice Porsche rims!
#CarSpotting #StreetCarPhotography #VWBeetle #Beetle #Photography #ClassicVW #VW #VWClassic #ModernClassic #Purple #Photography

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Red deux chevaux 2CV Citroen in the streets of Athens

Red deux chevaux 2CV Citroen in the streets of Athens

2CV Citroen

#CarSpotting #ClassicCitroen #ModernClassic #70s #2CV #StreetCarPhotography #Photography #Citroen #FrenchCars #DeuxChevaux

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Freshly painted VW T2 camper van spotted in Koukaki, Athens

Freshly painted VW T2 camper van spotted in Koukaki, Athens

VW Campervan T2 spotted in Koukaki, Athens

#Camper #VW #T2 #CarSpotter #CarPhotography #StreetCarPhotography #Photography #ClassicVW

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A Toronto streetcar stopped at a streetcar stop on a snowy night with snowflakes all around

A Toronto streetcar stopped at a streetcar stop on a snowy night with snowflakes all around

A Toronto streetcar stopped at a streetcar stop on a snowy night with snowflakes all around.  A couple walks down the sidewalk facing away from the camera.   There is a street sign that reads "Glen Manor Dr." and two red traffic lights visible.

A Toronto streetcar stopped at a streetcar stop on a snowy night with snowflakes all around. A couple walks down the sidewalk facing away from the camera. There is a street sign that reads "Glen Manor Dr." and two red traffic lights visible.

I've been negligent with my winter streetcar photography so here's two streetcars in tonight's snow. #photography #streetphotography #streetcarphotography #torontostreetphotography #torontostreets #streetcar #streetcarinthesnow #torontostreetcar #ttc

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