1939 Worlds Fair
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »