Nylint hot rod

 I'm not sure about the relationship between the Buddy L and Nylint roadster hot rod toys, they look similar but not identical. Terry sends us a picture of his upgraded Nylint hot rod, with spiffy new wheels and radial tires. 

 People restore these toys! Link.

Official military hydraulic oil

Non-petroleum base.....

by Monsanto. Really? 

 

Magneto synchronizer

 By US industrial Tool and Supply Co. for aircraft engine tuning use, and still available today, magnetos are still common today.

  Wish I could add more to the following statement, found at least three suppliers;  "For internal timing and synchronizing of magnetos to the aircraft engines. Simply attach 3 clips to magnetos and adjust until both lights flash in synchrony and the buzzer changes pitch."

BMW Modulo concept, 1978

I don't remember this concept at all.  The motor looks like it was designed by an illustrator... 

The general design concept probably resulted in the BMW R80GS when someone pointed out that BMW already had a suitable motor...

  More here (scroll down). 

Mack wrench

 Here's a nice wrench made by Williams, likely for a Mack Truck tool kit. I would guess it would date to the 1920s?

Buddy L Roadster

 

Sidecar Sunday

 Not a chaperone in sight...

Know your knots!

Never was much good with knots!

A wall display by the Columbian rope and twine company of Auburn, New York. The company imported sisal and other fibre from the Philippines and Mexico and produced quality rope products from 1903 till 1982. Company history at the New York Heritage website.

 

Mercedes Benz at your Studebaker Packard dealer

 From 1957 till 1963 Studebaker-Packard imported and serviced Mercedes Benz cars at their dealerships. The company was struggling, Packard made their last car in 1958, Studebaker in 1966. Mercedes was on the rise.

Launch of a Sloop of War

 1875 photograph by Whipple and Black Photographers. Curiously, the ship has not been named. 

Update. The ship is the USS Adams, and was laid down by Donald McKay  It was commissioned in 1876 and was was in service till 1919. (thanks, Dave. More in comments)

 The Atlantic Works were located at Marion and Chelsea St. in East Boston.