last week, the city took ownership of a 1934 what's called a boat car from blackpool, england. it's the second boat-like street car in the "f" line fleet. >> we touched it all out, buffed it out, we modified the tower up there on the top where the trolley basin is going to be. >> reporter: the new car is expected to hit the streets this weekend, becoming one of the nation's most unique transportation lines. >> the "f" line is the most popular conventional street car line in america. 2400 ri 2400,000 riders every day. >> the colorful fleet of art dekko cars may look like a novelty but it's a transportation backbone. though its 52% on-time rate is below muni's 6 o% average, regular passengers say it's a pleasant way to travel. >> it's the smoothest ride of all the transportation muni has. the most comfortable. the seats are comfortable. and i just think that people that ride them appreciate the vehicles. >> reporter: though the car's simple antique designs seem like a paradox in the high-tech world, they're shouldering a bigger role in the recent high-tech boom with 5,000 new res