ever seen VW dump trucks?

I'm thinking that the obvious problem is too much weight over the rear

axle, and if they had too heavy a load getting dumped, it might tip this over backwards.

from http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2010/04/classic-volkswagen-vanswell-ti.html

Kiev subway construction railcars... that's a new variation I've never come across

Makes sense that the easiest way to get concrete into the subway where you need it is with a mixer truck... but I'd never thought about it..

from http://englishrussia.com/

To get where you want to go, drive something on caterpillar tracks

photos from Caradisiac http://www.forum-auto.com/automobiles-mythiques-exception/section5/sujet225087-3780.htm

Now, that's funny!

From " That will buff out ": http://cars.failblog.org/

Even garbage trucks are cool if they are old enough... because they all used to have normal truck cabs

the above is a 1958 Ford C-850

Images via: http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2010/08/unsung-heroes-vintage-garbage.html by way of http://www.kox.sk/?p=15586

Tilt bed Dodge truck with side cowls removed, first time I've come across it

With just the center of the hood left in place it certainly has a unique look

Automotive pictures from Shorpy

Vanderbilt's Belmont Park four-in-hand passing the Holland House Hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York 1905

1917 Detroit

Traffic congestion at a 1918 war bond drive in Washington DC

This Winton was wrecked by Congressman never-heard-of-him-before, in 1920

1920 Washington DC

1924 photo of Lincoln hearse

1926 paint booth

1926 service station

1928 Takoma Park Maryland

This is a Cunningham automobile, and was used as a private ambulance by a coroner

1927 four wheel drive auto company dumptruck

1927 four wheel drive auto company Via: http://www.shorpy.com/ If you like this type of old car photos, look through the best vehicle photos from Shorpy that I've come across: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search/label/Shorpy

Camera phone photos while on walkabout