Hot Rods at Pomona in 1952

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Hot Rods at Pomona in 1952

Another great set of images from the Los Angeles Examiner Archives, this time shot at a Pomona hot rod timing event in April of 1952.  (Note- These were… continue reading »

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Fear & Loathing The Ohanesian ’34

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Fear & Loathing The Ohanesian ’34

In 1952, Buddy Ohanesian decided to go racing. He procured a 1934 Ford coupe and quickly got to work. The end result was a heavily chopped top, a… continue reading »

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Early Panel Attachment

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Early Panel Attachment

Recently, I was studying images of the 1946 Ross Page Special as built by Kurtis and couldn’t help but notice the use of some obscure quick release hardware…. continue reading »

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The Meyers Manx: A Reluctant Photo Thread

Monday, April 29, 2024
The Meyers Manx: A Reluctant Photo Thread

God damnit. I hate myself for doing this… And don’t you dare see this act as an invitation to start pushing a bunch of VW crap on the… continue reading »

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Dragger’s Dream

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Dragger’s Dream

Last night, a storm of biblical proportions descended upon us, unleashing its fury in the form of savage winds, hail the size of golf balls, and an ungodly… continue reading »

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Another Survivor Found

Monday, April 8, 2024
Another Survivor Found

Last week an auction was held in Indiana the featured an under-represented hot rod of yesteryear. A few folks online took notice, but the details were just sketchy… continue reading »

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The Champion Spark Plug Display

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Champion Spark Plug Display

Years ago I found a Champion Spark Plug display at an antique store. It was one of those finds that just makes you giddy…. An object of age… continue reading »

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The Anteater

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Anteater

Brian Lohnes does it again. This dude creates incredible traditional hot rod and racing content like a god damned machine and we are all the better for it…. continue reading »

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