So it was the summer of 1948 and the July issue of Hot Rod Magazine just released. It was a fine issue of the publication, but it was an early issue and distribution wasn't quite there yet. Robert E. Petersen just wasn't sure if the whole idea was go... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
She seems to have gotten the same reaction that the "semi"-modern day Ms. Ryan (no, not your's) did at Rodder's Digest.
A true beauty of the past and present. It's definitely a trick in the publishing world which I probably shouldn't share because it's ancient and secret but....sex sells magazines. Shhh you didn't here it from me. My publisher would kill me if he knew I leaked that information.
With all the automotive knowledge here on the HAMB, who can identify what make car she was photographed in. No Vent Windows Strap Style Door Pulls Dome Light Switch on the B Piller
She may very well be looking at you guys BUT, she will for ever be thinking of ME! Doc PS, Id say 37-38 Ford two door sedan.
All I know is that she was 17 years old, an avid spectator of dry lakes racing, and the picture was taken at El Mirage. The picture was sent in by Norman Grose. She would be 78 years young right now. The story was told to me by Wally Parks.
35, 36, or 37 Ford tudor sedan had no vent windows and moldings of that shape. Did any of those years have the pull strap? When did they use a switch like that? I know my 40 has a switch like that. And, she's 78 years old this year fellas.
My old 38 had the same light switch, pictures I have seen of standard cars show the same strap too. I think the 37-8 used the same fittings.
Don't 38's have vent windows? 37's don't. Edit: Wait, they didn't begin vent windows til 40. Duh, brain freeze.
I don't know how you pull stories out every day and keep it so damn interesting. I am still hoping some dirt shows up on yesterday's "Ford town USA". Cool story.
#### Well that does it !! If Wally told you the story it's true !! A pretty face and a big smile could never go wrong. Good marketing. Very cool >>>>.
I love how, back then guys would be so quick to say "I want to marry her"! You won't here that much now! Just makes me admire the morals of old. Great story Ryan.
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