The Jalopy JournalOld No. Eighty Seven
Monday, September 20, 2010
You know how you see certain cars and they just kind of leave a blueprint in your head? This might be another part of my often mentioned sickness,… continue reading »
Lost Art
Friday, September 17, 2010
This one is decidedly off topic. Or is it? Follow along… See, I have a new neighbor at work. He’s 24 years old and is already a self… continue reading »
Harry Bradley’s Hot Wheels….
Thursday, September 16, 2010
In 1968 Mattel’s Hot Wheels premiered, and became an instant hit. Of the 16 initial cars launched, 11 of them were designed by none other than Harry Bentley… continue reading »
The 2010 Hot Rod Revolution – Austin, TX
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Well fellas… How’s this for short notice? The 2010 Hot Rod Revolution will be held on November 20, 2010 right here in Austin, TX. It’s a long story,… continue reading »
Ford Rotunda: From Deco Dream to Flaming Fiasco
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ford Motor Company originally built the Albert Kahn-designed Rotunda for the 1933/ 34 Chicago World’s Fair under the supervision of a young Edsel Ford. The fair was better… continue reading »
Jim Busby Racing
Monday, September 13, 2010
I don’t often profile other sites here on TJJ, but I had so much damned fun browsing Jim Busby’s site that I figured I had better let you… continue reading »
Chrysler Airflow: One tough car!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Chrysler did their engineering homework when they introduced the all new Airflow in 1934. The aircraft-inspired car had a steel skeleton unibody chassis, wind tunnel tested bodywork, safety… continue reading »
Sir Malcolm
Thursday, September 9, 2010
This is a bit hysterical actually… An editor for a mainstream performance magazine gave me a call a few weeks ago looking for information on Sir Malcolm Campbell…. continue reading »
