Saturday, August 8, 2009

PhotoHunt - Low rider

This is one of the Volkswagen beetles that was on display in Frederick as part of the City's First Saturday event. It sits low while parked and makes one wonder how it avoids major damage while in motion. The answer is that underneath is an air ride suspension that raises the car for driving. The chasis below was also on display showing the cylinders that raised the car for driving. Check back August 11 for more images of the VWs in My World Tuesday.

9 comments:

ancient one said...

great thought and photo for the theme... I could not think of a thing...Love yours!

Teena in Toronto said...

That is low!

I played too :)

Rebecca Mecomber said...

Wow, great photo and explanation! That was my thought when I saw the car-- "Um, HOW do you drive something so low?!" Pretty neat!

Mine is up. I hope you can come visit!
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Lynn said...

I thought the beetle was just for display. :)

bing said...

really low! love the beetle.

kayerj said...

that's about the lowest low rider I've ever seen. my photo hunt is here Thanks

Anonymous said...

Cool Vee-dub, Lew :) Saw many a low-rider in my day but this one wins the limbo contest!-LOL!

OrdinaryBiscuit said...

Driving low might be fun, wanna try it....

If I Could Escape . . . said...

Great take on the theme! Love it! Happy weekend to you.