The Jalopy JournalMovie of the Week: Blonde Comet
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Ryan- I found another movie for your Atomic TV! This one is from 1941, and despite the very cool movie title, it’s a bit of a let down…… continue reading »
Movie of the Week: Burn ‘Em Up Barnes (1934)
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Hey Ryan- Here’s an oldie for your little Atomic TV: Burn ‘Em Up Barnes, the story of a guy that just wants to race and do the right… continue reading »
Ozzie & Harriet: The Road Race 1958
Thursday, June 11, 2020
You’re probably quite familiar with the Ray DiFillipi /Tony LaMasa roadster, considered a hot rod milestone, and made even more famous by Ricky Nelson on ‘The Adventures of… continue reading »
The Proof Is In The Performance
Monday, June 8, 2020
A number of years ago, I saw this film playing on a projector at a buddy’s house but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it with audio. Shamefully,… continue reading »
Stormin’ Bonneville
Friday, June 5, 2020
Lucky Burton set out to build a Bonneville car in a year. Not just any car, but a heavily chopped, beak-nosed Model A that was inspired by the… continue reading »
West Coast Hot Rodding In Silent
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
As soon as I feel like I’ve seen every bit of 8mm footage pertaining to hot rodding from the 1940s and 50s, some random guy posts something on… continue reading »
Swedes with Sawzalls: Chopping a Model A
Friday, May 22, 2020
For whatever reason, I’ve been going hot rod crazy these past few weeks. You know how it is: staying up way too late scheming and planning your next… continue reading »
Lets go to the Indy 500 and Bonneville back in 1934
Thursday, May 14, 2020
I’m not sure why I’ve never seen this recently-restored footage before, but what a find! Firestone made this promotional film “The Test Supreme” for the 1934 race season,… continue reading »
