1939 Worlds Fair

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
1939 Worlds Fair

I’ve got a pretty short list of pre-WWII events that I would like to have experienced in the flesh, and would have to say that the 1939 New… continue reading »

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Power For Winning…

Monday, April 18, 2011
Power For Winning…

We’ve discussed the merits of old print ads and catalogs many times here on The Jalopy Journal. Those of you that got immersed in those conversations probably already… continue reading »

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The Subtle Six

Friday, April 15, 2011
The Subtle Six

I love survivors. I love the thought of something like an old hot rod just sitting in wait for decades. When a car goes untouched for such a… continue reading »

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Chitty Bang Bang (aka Babs)

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Chitty Bang Bang (aka Babs)

My post on the Sunbeam Slug reminds me of another Brit Record Car that didn’t fair so well… And there was a dangerous component that both the Slug… continue reading »

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2011 Jalopy Journal/H.A.M.B. Shirts Are Here!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
2011 Jalopy Journal/H.A.M.B. Shirts Are Here!

It’s the warm up lap of the 1946 Indy 500. Wind is rushing by Emil Anders’ head as he promisingly pilots the Elgin Piston Pin Special. His foot… continue reading »

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The Blue Crown Spark Plug Special

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Blue Crown Spark Plug Special

The story of the 1939 Blue Crown Special includes some of the most interesting people in the history of the Indianapolis 500. Its creator Joe Lencki of Chicago,… continue reading »

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A Daily Driver Update

Monday, April 11, 2011
A Daily Driver Update

So I’ve been driving this old Ford every day now for about 18 months. This past week was the first time I’ve really questioned my decision to do… continue reading »

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I’m Home

Friday, April 8, 2011
I’m Home

It was all that I thought it would be… Only better. I had forgotten how peaceful a solo road trip in an old car can be. Once you… continue reading »

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