Here we go with the third set of scans from these blurry-but-cool 1955 drag race pictures, probably taken in Indiana by the license plates. There are a few… continue reading »
Here’s part two of my original black and white photo scans, all clearly dated August of 1955 and taken at some mystery drag strip. In this series, it… continue reading »
You may remember the vintage 8mm drag footage I posted a while back on here and here. I also received four old photo flip books of pure magic… continue reading »
The concept was simple enough, yet fairly radical at the time- Take the front end and chassis of a comfortable and stylish passenger car, and mate it with… continue reading »
In 1946, Stewart Warner began producing a line of gauges for industrial and military usage that featured a 2 5/8″ diameter, convex lenses, and a smooth bezel. They… continue reading »
They pushed the beaten Jalopy up to the victory podium, the winner firmly wedged in his single seat cockpit, heart still pounding from the fight. Lap after lap,… continue reading »
In the late 1920s, Stutz Motor Car Company sales were dropping and company president Frederick Moskovics needed some good press from a fast driver to bring buyers back…. continue reading »
I’ve told this story before, but it’s pertinent… And so, I figured I would tell it again. I think it was 1994 and my dad and I were… continue reading »
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