Old manila pictures... just sharing

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This is what EDSA looked like in traffic-free times | Top Gear Philippines
by Richard Wilhelm Ragodon | Oct 10, 2017

Due to the growing density of commercial buildings and residential houses along the major municipalities, the highway was widened in the early '70s. The only major traffic drawbacks during rush hours were the Cubao and Ortigas intersections. Other than that, driving was smooth. Those were the days when one could enjoy driving a V8-powered vehicle at speeds worthy of the engine.

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How much were cars in PH back in the day? | Top Gear Philippines
by Richard Wilhelm Ragodon | Feb 9, 2018

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What flooding was like in PH back in the day | Top Gear Philippines
by Richard Wilhelm Ragodon | Dec 25, 2019

Left: Flood at Espana street, July 1972. The M.A.N. bus is going to Quiapo District. Note that there are no light or small vehicles in the area. Right: A 4x4 truck carrying relief goods wades through a neck-deep flood somewhere in Central Luzon, 1972. Onlookers from another truck observe if it would endure the crossing. Note the stranded Esso tanker on the right. Petron replaced Esso in 1974.

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What flooding was like in PH back in the day | Top Gear Philippines
by Richard Wilhelm Ragodon | Dec 25, 2019

ah yess... the infamous seasonal flooding...

that segment of espana blvd in front of ust... is also known as submarine alley..

... probably the infamous white DM transit...

standing for two hours on the estribo of a bus going nowhere, schoolbag strap weighing on one's shoulders, in heavy traffic because of floodwaters... up to the bottom rung of the estribo.

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Races were held weekly in Greenhills in the 70's. I remember watching it on TV. Names like Pocholo Ramirez, Dante Silverio, Arthur Tuason come to mind.

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The First Greenhills Grand Prix Film Footage | Racing With Legends | Facebook

The first Greenhills Grand Prix was won by Johnny Leffler, Australia, driving Dodo Ayuyao's No. 50 Mini Cooper.

Second Place was Dante Silverio, Toyota Corolla.

Third Place was Walter Haskamp, Hong Kong, in a Mini Cooper.

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Robot General Marex X-10 | Pilipinas Retrostalgia | Facebook

American photographer Harrison Forman (right) talks to Filipino scientist Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara pointing at his invention, robot General Marex X-10, at FEATI University, Manila circa 1960s.

#FYI Dr. Zara was well known for inventing the first videophone. One of his creations, General Marex X-10, was an electronic robot capable of talking, walking, and obeying commands.

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PHOTOS: 10 Metro Manila Roads, Then and Now | spot.ph
by Nicai de Guzman
Jun 8, 2016

Calle Escolta


A Packard (behind the woody on the left) with its bulbous "upside-down bathtub" styling.



1948 Packard Eight

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This reminds me of William Saroyan's short story "Locomotive 38, the Ojibway" about a teenager and an Indian of the Ojibway tribe who buys a Packard automobile.

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[This reminds me of William Saroyan's short story "Locomotive 38, the Ojibway" about a teenager and an Indian of the Ojibway tribe who buys a Packard automobile.

required reading in our school, back in the day!
'though, back then, we didn't know anything about injuns, except that they wore feathers on their heads.

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"Locomotive 38, the Ojibway" by William Saroyan.

Excerpt:

ONE DAY a man came to town on a donkey and began loafing around in the public library where I used to spend most of my time in those days. He was a tall young Indian of the Ojibway tribe. He told me his name was Locomotive 38, everybody in town believed he had escaped from an asylum.

Six days after he arrived in town his animal was struck by the Tulare Street trolley and seriously injured. The following day the animal passed away, most likely of internal injuries, on the corner of Mariposa and Fulton streets.

There’s no place for an animal in this world, he said. What kind of an automobile should I buy?

What is the best? he said.

Well, I said, some people think the Cadillac is the best. Others like the Packard. They’re both pretty good. I wouldn’t know which is best. The Packard is beautiful to see going down the highway, but so is the Cadillac. I’ve watched a lot of them fine cars going down the highway.

How much is a Packard? he said.

Around three thousand dollars, I said. Maybe a little more.

Can we get one right away? he said.

Moral of the story: Don't judge a book by its cover.

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Get a history lesson on wheels at the Presidential Car Museum | Philstar Life
by Kara Santos
Oct 3, 2022


1924 Packard Single Six Touring used by Emilio Aguinaldo.

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Quiapo Boulevard in Manila, Luzon, Philippines, 1972. (15/48) | Bygonely




A bench in Manila, Luzon, Philippines, with the slogan “Marcos Hitler II” against President Ferdinand Marcos, 1972. (16/48) | Bygonely

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When Michael Jackson and His Family Group The Jackson 5 Visit The Philippines For a Week-Long Concert in 1976 | Bygonely

Left to right: The Jacksons Tito, Jackie, and Michael with hosts Coney Reyes, Eddie Ilarde, and Bobby Ledesma (the bow-tied guy on the left with curly hair and moustache is actor/comedian Ricky Manalo who was a temporary host)