An Unknown Roadster

Monday, September 30, 2013
An Unknown Roadster

So take a look at the July, 1964 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. The cover features a channeled, nailhead powered roadster with a wicked stance and the perfect… continue reading »

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What would your perfect “Lambrecht Auction” consist of?

Friday, September 27, 2013
What would your perfect “Lambrecht Auction” consist of?

By now, we’ve all read about the Lambrecht Chevrolet auction taking place this weekend in Nebraska. The family-owned dealership owners Ray and Mildred Lambrecht who kept hundreds of… continue reading »

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Frank Sonzogni’s ’50 Merc

Thursday, September 26, 2013
Frank Sonzogni’s ’50 Merc

In the 1950’s, Frank Sonzogni was a beat cop in Lynwood, California. And when he wasn’t busting perps for peanuts, he supplemented his income by working part time… continue reading »

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Cops vs. Hot Rodders? Not Anymore…

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Cops vs. Hot Rodders? Not Anymore…

I went to local car show last Saturday and the event ended with an annual classic car parade, assisted by the town police who were blocking intersections for… continue reading »

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Birthplace of the Novi Special

Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Birthplace of the Novi Special

Upon returning home from college in Missouri earlier this year, I found yet another influential piece of Midwestern hot rodding history had succumbed to the ever developing modern… continue reading »

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The Rodder’s Journal Revival: H.A.M.B. Parking

Monday, September 23, 2013
The Rodder’s Journal Revival: H.A.M.B. Parking

Last year marked the first year for The Rodder’s Journal Revival and rather impressively, it featured a really high car count with some serious quality. You might remember… continue reading »

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A French ‘Liner

Friday, September 20, 2013
A French ‘Liner

The first line read: “I start a new thread about my lakester project. I’m French, and in France we haven’t any dry lake and appropriate flat track. So,… continue reading »

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Vicky’s gotta Nice Butt…

Thursday, September 19, 2013
Vicky’s gotta Nice Butt…

Its pretty universally accepted, isn’t it? Rain is wet, skunks stink, and Ford’s original Victoria body has a very appealing tail. She was built with nice long doors,… continue reading »

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