1915 Stutz Bearcat

Sandwich, MA

I could look at these classic cars all day.  This car is often associated with Roaring '20's and although much more expensive that other US autos of the day, it was less expensive to the European sports cars of the era.  I like the monocle style windscreen.  It can hardly be called a windshield. 

1935 Ford Phaeton

Sandwich, MA

1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster

Sandwich, MA

This was one beautiful automobile.  Apparently it was the high performance sports car of its day, and a favorite of Hollywood stars and playboys.  I don't think I've ever seen an Auburn before.  Notice the third head light here, which appears to be able to be moved.  

The car gets it name from the sleek, art-deco style rear end shown here.

If you look closely at the tail lights, you can see the word "Stop".  How cool is that? 

Mystic Evening

Mystic, CT

The sun had just about set, but there was enough twilight to make for this reflection on the Mystic River.  I'm sharing this with Weekend Reflections.  Enjoy these last summer weekends.

1930 V-16 Cadillac Convertible Coupe

Sandwich, MA

I never knew that V-16 engines were ever made.  I'm not surprised that it would be Cadillac.

1922 Rolls Royce

Sandwich, MA

1931 Duesenberg Model J Derham Tourster

Sandwich, MA

This auto was once owned by the actor Gary Cooper and cost about $14,000 back in the day when the average annual income was only $1388 and the price of gas was only $0.17/gal.  

J K Lilly Automobile Museum

Sandwich, MA

This is one of the museums located at the Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich, MA and houses the collection of over 30 antique automobiles, that were acquired by Josiah K Lilly III, an heir to the Lilly Pharmaceutical fortune.  He very quietly was involved in numerous philanthropic ventures in the Cape Cod area, donating land and money, including the land that now is Heritage Museum and Gardens.  I'll be featuring some of the autos that are on display here in my posts this week.  

Town Hall

Provincetown, MA

Mail Box

Provincetown, MA

It seems to me there used to be a lot more mail boxes around than there are now.  You don't see too many like the one pictured here anymore.  This one is sill in service and has regular collection times

Flume

Sandwich, MA

If you ever get the chance to visit Cape Cod, you really need to stop off and see the town of Sandwich.  It's the oldest town on the Cape and is home to the Heritage Museum and Gardens, a gorgeous place to visit.  There's about 100 acres of forests, fields, gardens, ponds, trails, playgrounds, museums, art and sculpture.  This water flume cascading into the pond below is one of the many features to be found here.  I'm sharing this with Weekend Reflections.  Have a nice weekend.

Town Crier

Provincetown, MA

From what I understand, when the Pilgrims first came to America aboard the Mayflower, they first arrived at Provincetown and for some reason, decided not to stay.  We all know from grade school that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, which is across the bay from Provincetown and established their colony there.   Nevertheless, Provincetown still feels a strong connection with these first settlers.  This "Pilgrim" was seen walking up and down the main street with a large bell, bellowing, "All is well in Provincetown.... All is well in Provincetown, because YOU are here!!!"  He was quite friendly and talking to all the tourists. 

Tim's Used Books

Provincetown, MA

Over the Labor Day weekend I visited Provincetown, MA, a very interesting and colorful town at the far northern tip of Cape Cod.  By shear coincidence fellow Connecticut blogger, Jack, author of the very fine blog Naples and Hartford in Season had also recently visited Provincetown and posted a picture of this very sign in his blog the day after I photographed the same sign.  You can see his photos of Provincetown here.  I guess great minds think alike.... or we've both been following each other's blog too long!  

Colorful Trucks

Montauk, NY

Seen in Montauk

I wonder if there is such a thing as a clam opening piano player?  If so, there's a job in Montauk for you.

Smart parrot!