Dean Batchelor: Part 2

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Dean Batchelor: Part 2

After last month’s article about Dean’s B-17 adventure during WWII, I decided it might be appropriate to take a more in depth view of Dean as a hot… continue reading »

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Carlo Mollino – Designer, Architect, Photographer, and Car Nut.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Carlo Mollino – Designer, Architect, Photographer, and Car Nut.

Imagine if Salvadore Dali was a gearhead, architect, furniture designer and a pilot on top of being an eclectic painter. Carlo Mollino, one of Italy’s most influential mid-20th… continue reading »

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The Goldenrod

Monday, December 7, 2009
The Goldenrod

On November 12, 1965 Bob and Bill Summers brought the piston-powered, wheel-driven land speed record back to America with an average speed of 409.277 mph. They did it… continue reading »

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’34/Blown Chrysler

Friday, December 4, 2009
’34/Blown Chrysler

In the early 1960’s a go-kart craze was sweeping the nation and Rod & Custom Magazine was hell bent on covering it. So much so, in fact, that… continue reading »

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1945- 48 Road Runners Pics by Jim Ratledge…

Thursday, December 3, 2009
1945- 48 Road Runners Pics by Jim Ratledge…

HAMB Member Lightning is the son of Road Runners member Jim Ratledge who join in legendary SCTA club in 1947. I recently stumbled onto the documentation of Jim’s… continue reading »

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The New For ’59 Ford!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The New For ’59 Ford!

Admittedly, I’ve never been much for ’58 to ’59 Fords. The wagons have some charm in my mind, but the rest of the lineup just never really struck… continue reading »

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Yankee Doodle Roadster for sale…

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Yankee Doodle Roadster for sale…

Yes, the iconic 1940 Coachcraft Roadster better known as the Yankee Doodle Roadster was just up for sale on Ebay. Now, I’m not one to ‘plug’ cars for… continue reading »

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