1922 Dixie Flyer Firefly - Made in Louisville, KY
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1922 Dixie Flyer Firefly - Made in Louisville, KY
I had the pleasure of checking out this 1922 Dixie Flyer made by Kentucky Manufacturing. This is one of only around 7,000 made and is only one of FOUR Fireflies known to exist... this truly is a rare find and an incredible piece of Kentucky history.
It made a journey from Australia (where the previous owner found and restored it) and is here now for the Antique Automobile Club of America Diamond Jubilee.
This car was truly something to see -- naturally, I dropped off a detailing biz card while I was on the site (I do some work for the new owners - Kentucky Manufacturing / Kentucky Trailer).
Enjoy.
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This car was RHD and was manufactured for sale in Australia. It has now returned home...to where it was originally manufactured.
This car, along with other classic/antique cars, can be seen at the AACA's 75th Jubilee occurring this weekend at the Kentucky Expo Center located at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. For more info, visit: http://www.aaca75.org/
It made a journey from Australia (where the previous owner found and restored it) and is here now for the Antique Automobile Club of America Diamond Jubilee.
This car was truly something to see -- naturally, I dropped off a detailing biz card while I was on the site (I do some work for the new owners - Kentucky Manufacturing / Kentucky Trailer).
Enjoy.
Wiki Link
This car was RHD and was manufactured for sale in Australia. It has now returned home...to where it was originally manufactured.
This car, along with other classic/antique cars, can be seen at the AACA's 75th Jubilee occurring this weekend at the Kentucky Expo Center located at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. For more info, visit: http://www.aaca75.org/
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Never heard of a Dixie Flyer Firefly before, but I really enjoyed the pictures and learning about it.
Thanks very much for a great history lesson!
Any idea what that metal contraption on the steering wheel is? Maybe some sort of lock so you can 'set it and forget it' on a long straight road?
Thanks very much for a great history lesson!
Any idea what that metal contraption on the steering wheel is? Maybe some sort of lock so you can 'set it and forget it' on a long straight road?
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Never heard of a Dixie Flyer Firefly before, but I really enjoyed the pictures and learning about it.
Thanks very much for a great history lesson!
Any idea what that metal contraption on the steering wheel is? Maybe some sort of lock so you can 'set it and forget it' on a long straight road?
Thanks very much for a great history lesson!
Any idea what that metal contraption on the steering wheel is? Maybe some sort of lock so you can 'set it and forget it' on a long straight road?
Did you see the horn mounted above the engine?
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Never heard of a Dixie Flyer Firefly before, but I really enjoyed the pictures and learning about it.
Thanks very much for a great history lesson!
Any idea what that metal contraption on the steering wheel is? Maybe some sort of lock so you can 'set it and forget it' on a long straight road?
Thanks very much for a great history lesson!
Any idea what that metal contraption on the steering wheel is? Maybe some sort of lock so you can 'set it and forget it' on a long straight road?
Interesting find here, appears to be the same car, even has some clown named Rockpick chiming in:
http://forums.aaca.org/f190/dixie-fl...252653-27.html
Last edited by serotta; 07-01-2010 at 01:49 PM.
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Might be a manual spark advance for the flathead 4.
Interesting find here, appears to be the same car, even has some clown named Rockpick chiming in:
http://forums.aaca.org/f190/dixie-fl...252653-27.html
Interesting find here, appears to be the same car, even has some clown named Rockpick chiming in:
http://forums.aaca.org/f190/dixie-fl...252653-27.html
You are wise beyond your spandex.... ur, years.
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Beautiful car with a wonderful dedication to restoration, shame on me for letting not-so-witty banter distract us.
-I'm still averaging over 100 cycling miles per week, but spandex on an old man is getting more ridiculous every day.-
-I'm still averaging over 100 cycling miles per week, but spandex on an old man is getting more ridiculous every day.-
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The car is now officially owned by the original manufacturer - Kentucky Manufacturing (dba: Kentucky Trailer) - so I'm told. It'll be used for marketing purposes along with an original 'wagon' made in the late 1800's by the same company. It'll be on display at the AACA Museum soon while a suitable showcase is developed for the vehicle(s) at the Kentucky Trailer Logistics Drive manufacturing facility.
Truly awesome to see such a neat piece of Kentucky history make its way home... all the way from the other side of the pond nearly 90 years ago! Congrats, Kentucky Trailer on your find and purchase!!
Truly awesome to see such a neat piece of Kentucky history make its way home... all the way from the other side of the pond nearly 90 years ago! Congrats, Kentucky Trailer on your find and purchase!!
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Here is another cool car. It was built in Arkansas. I only have prints of it in 35mm. But I thought someone would be interested in it.
There's a great auto museum at Petit Jean State Park. I didn't even know a car was ever produced in Arkansas until I went to an R/C flyin there several years ago.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...sigb=13eijbjni
There's a great auto museum at Petit Jean State Park. I didn't even know a car was ever produced in Arkansas until I went to an R/C flyin there several years ago.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...sigb=13eijbjni
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