Chicago To Bonneville

Monday, October 31, 2011
Chicago To Bonneville

In 1950, Byron Boji and a few of his buddies loaded up in Chicago and headed for Bonneville. You can only imagine the excitement as a bunch of… continue reading »

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The So-Cal Streamliner… Reborn…

Friday, October 28, 2011
The So-Cal Streamliner… Reborn…

It actually started with a belly tank. More specifically, it started with the So-Cal belly tank that was last ran by Xydias and Batchelor in 1948. Itching for… continue reading »

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I think Vic might have rolled his eyes…

Thursday, October 27, 2011
I think Vic might have rolled his eyes…

I meant to post about this one over this Summer, but it somehow got filed away. Back in August, I headed down for the big Pebble Beach Monterey… continue reading »

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The Jalopyrama – Part II

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Jalopyrama – Part II

A few months ago, I got an email from Jay Fitzhugh about the Jalopyrama. Representing the show, he offered to fly me to Maryland and put me up… continue reading »

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The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan

Right now I’m in Tokyo, Japan for work again, thousands of miles from home. There is a major language barrier, cultural barrier, and our US Dollar is worth… continue reading »

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The Jalopyrama

Monday, October 24, 2011
The Jalopyrama

All of my suspicions were confirmed. My trip to the far north this weekend could have had hideous consequences had I not prepared accordingly; had I not covered… continue reading »

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Hey Rube, So Long For Now…

Friday, October 21, 2011
Hey Rube, So Long For Now…

I was going to write a treatise on the Meaning of Life this week, but I put it aside at the last moment when I got invited to… continue reading »

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1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket!

Thursday, October 20, 2011
1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket!

In the 1950s, nobody created new concept cars like General Motors. They flat out ruled the roost when it came to producing opulent, over-the-top prototype dream cars- And… continue reading »

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