the bucket list

[bob lico]

our turn of the century garage is completed and we brought our favorite to store. i love this car ;a 1909 Alco ,the winner of the Vanderbilt cup races for 1909 and 1910 also placed in the first indy 500. gas signs,gas pumps and auto antiques from all over country.

[bob lico]

[bob lico]

[bob lico]

[bob lico]

very tough car to drive ,real stiff in the turns i test drove on road just anticipate were you have to stop with that manual brake .captain patrick must have had a hell of a time driving as a kid.

[JohnV8r]

That is AWESOME!!!

[Bill Fuller]

Bob

In your vintage car travels have you come across or do you know Brian Blain? He owns a 1911 and a 1916 National.

Bill

[BOBMX]

Nice Shelby!

[bob lico]

The Shelly has the man himself signature across sun visor(rest in pease) a great man! This alco is listed in the top 100 USA I believe Brian's 1911 is in there .

[BOBMX]

That's great! My dad had a '67 Shelby GT500. Not signed by Carroll but fastest car I've ever been in.

[Harry Babb]

Bob
You have always set high standards for yourself......this one is over the top......good for you my friend.

The only thing better would be to see it in person! ! !

hb

[bob lico]

harry you can see it in person if you have the time when up for bertram event.i put my mind at the 1909 era and compare with 1909 model T ford . 20 hp versus 100hp . this car is a marvel of engineering for the time as you recognize the manufacturer Alco went on to make the biggest steam locomotive in the country. truly made in american with pride totally forgotten today.

[Bob H.]

Bob, That is some garage..step back in time..my old Mack is named "Better Days"..like you said taking pride in building something that will last..well done..BH

[Harry Babb]

truly made in american with pride totally forgotten today.

Not totally Bob........folks on this website still have it.......

Even practice it myself to the point that a few of my family and friends refer to projects that "Funnerwat" and I do as "Babbitup"......

Went to a car show a couple of weeks ago.....one of the featured cars was an old Cadallic.....not sure what year but if they made them in the 40's......that's probably what it was.....Hell for stout! ! ! !

hb