Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Gasoline Alley

Yes, indeed, a very different subject for me to be posting on Flickr, LOL! I love old cars, and this absolutely beautiful 1931 Cord L-29 is just one of many vehicles on display in the new Gasoline Alley building at Heritage Park. This was the first time I had been to the Park since this and a number of other new buildings were completed. Was there yesterday evening for a Volunteer Recognition evening with an organization with whom I have volunteered for many years. A most enjoyable evening, with good company and super appetizers, ending with a wander round the magnificent car display. Can you imagine what it must have felt like for the owner of this vehicle to drive around in it many years ago? "The Cord L-29 was the first American front-wheel drive to win popular approval. Front-wheel drive allowed the car to be lower to the ground than other vehicles of the time. Coupled with a long hood, this made the Cord one of the most rakish, visually striking cars on the market. The L-29 line was phased out in 1932-customers could no longer afford the $3000 price tag, especially since a Ford Model A was just a tenth of the cost."

A very out-of-place subject for my photostream, LOL! I just happened to notice this photo when I was looking for something else. This is just one of many beautifully restored vehicles on display in Gasoline Alley, Heritage Park, Calgary. The new building houses a most impressive collection of vintage vehicles and oil and gas related artifacts donated by local Calgarian Ron Carey. Unfortunately, when I look at the original size of this photo, all I can read on the sign is "Champion Holiday Trailer". The rest is a blur, and I can't find any information on Google about it.

Another of the very fine old cars that are on display in the new Gasoline Alley building at Heritage Park. This is such a spectacular display of vehicles, old gasoline pumps and more, and definitely worth a visit. "The elegance, speed and price tag of Auburns made them a popular choice for car lovers of the 1930s. This V12 was the first 12-cylinder car to sell for under $1,000 - a very modest price at the time. The 1931 straight-eight engine was beefed up in 1932 with a new 6.4-litre V12 engine, and both cars benefited from the speed and power offered by a dual-ration rear axle. The Auburn line did not survive the economic hardship of the Depression." From the plaque that was in this exhibit.

Two more of the finely restored old vehicles that are part of the amazing display in the new Gasoline Alley building at Heritage Park. Definitely worth a visit!

This bright red barn at Heritage Park in Calgary holds an amazing display of antique vehicles and gas-pumps. Definitely worth a visit.

One of the beautiful old cars in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park, a Pioneer Village.