Why are 60 year old cars cooler than new ones? Quite simply, it’s STYLE. The romance of exterior design, the simplicity of the drivetrain mechanics, and the durability of the materials all really boil down to a preference in the classic, timeless style of our old cars, trucks and motorcycles. By the late 1960s the [...]
A Study in Vintage Speedometer Graphics
Posted on November 2nd, 2011 by Jive-Bomber
Filed under: Art & Inspiration
Filed under: Art & Inspiration
Fear & Loathing SEMA
“Myths and legends die hard. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men’s reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of ‘the rat race’ is not yet final.” Thinking like [...]
Through the years we’ve had some pretty amazing articles pop up here on The Jalopy Journal. The following is just a few of them:
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Tom Cobbs
The story of Tom Cobbs, his legacy, and his hot rod roadster. Read: Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3.
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The Bob Roddick Story
The story of a set of lost photos that literally take us all back into time. Read: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, or Part 4.
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The Ferrari Shoot
Comparing and contrasting three very different cars with three very different purposes in life. Read It >>
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Inspiration
This post is actually a continuation of two other posts that were written in 2006 (Part 1 & 2). The stuff you guys came up with is breathtaking.
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Gary Howard
Gary is one of my heroes and after interviewing him, I got to check off an item from my dream list. Read It >>