Wooden Roadster Toys

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wooden Roadster Toys

They’ve been making a gradual comeback for quite a while in Europe and Japan: Real Wood Toys. Yup, pre-plastic, painted wooden play things. They are fairly light, super… continue reading »

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Stolen

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Stolen

In the past year, we’ve had one member report a stolen car every three months. It’s incredible when you think about it. You never think it will happen… continue reading »

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Dirt Tracking in the Bay Area- Part II

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Dirt Tracking in the Bay Area- Part II

As promised, here is part II from Ron’s photo archive showing vintage dirt track shots from the Bay Area. As far as I know, these images have not… continue reading »

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Ticket Stubs

Monday, March 28, 2011
Ticket Stubs

If money were no object, I think my life would be miserable. I’d literally have collections coming out of my ass. I’d have more cars than Texas could… continue reading »

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Winner, Winner… A Cheater’s Dinner…

Friday, March 25, 2011
Winner, Winner… A Cheater’s Dinner…

I think the bastard cheated. Oh sure, Matt claims to be from Riverside and he “says” he created those bumper guard taillights from scratch in the comfort of… continue reading »

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Dirt Tracking in the Bay Area- Vintage Pics

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Dirt Tracking in the Bay Area- Vintage Pics

You may remember my post about my buddy Ron’s collection of Miller, Offy and Novi patterns rescued from a foundry in Berkeley, Ca. After shooting those pictures in… continue reading »

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The Quest

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Quest

After monday’s post of the found footage, I got an email from Michael Brown. Michael has been making a feature documentary about the Le Mans Corvettes and the… continue reading »

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The Dymaxion in motion

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Dymaxion in motion

I just saw this rare 1933 film clip of the Dymaxion with Bucky Fuller and Amelia Earhart doing a large-scale press event, presumably at the World’s Fair in… continue reading »

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