I’ve had a few requests for more bits from the collection that had the Ford Tudor & Sedan Delivery. I want to keep it on topic, so I’ve limited the vintage motorcycle stuff, and tried to post a range of the mechanical rarities contained in my tour up north. I probably captured less than half [...]
Art & Inspiration
More from the Mystery Collection…
Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Jive-Bomber
Filed under: Art & Inspiration
Filed under: Art & Inspiration
The Egoless Car
Remember that little model-t that we did a feature on a few months ago? It was sinister in simplicity. Through restraint, the owner/builder was able to create something that was worth more than the sum of it’s parts. It’s hard for me to put into words, but the look achieved turned my stomach. It’s just [...]
Mechanical Mysteries in Martinez
My buddy shot these pics through the glass of the closed Contra Costa Historical Society in Martinez, Ca. back in the Spring of ‘08. The exhibit was called “Mechanical Mysteries, a series of doo-dads, whatchamacallits and thingamabobs” created by local artist Bob Schultz… I love how every part he uses feels cohesive in each art [...]
Vintage Cabovers & Transporters
Someone sent me this great vintage photo collection of 40s and 50s auto transporters. I love the color coordinated trucks and trailers, some featuring covered bellies and Art Deco details. It must have really added to the excitement of the new models arriving to see one of these beauties roll up the dealership! Ford’s on [...]
Lowered and rolling on 20’s…
I’m not talking about the latest “X-treme SEMA Edition DUB Ridez Playa mobile”, I’m talking Train Rail Inspector cars from the 20s – 40s. Steel disc wheels mounted on a car chassis with a cattle guard in the front- Maybe I’m nuts, but I think these things look pretty mean all dropped down like this. [...]
Black Lightning: The Russian Flying Car
Disclaimer: I don’t speak or read a lick of Russian, but watching this trailer, I got the jest of what they were going for. (I didn’t notice the translations at the bottom the first time watching it.) The idea seems a bit like the Rocketeer, but with an old car. My assessment: His Dad gives [...]
Hot Rod and Custom Books: The Essentials
If your a hot rod nut, chances are your a bit of a collector, too: Vintage parts, black t shirts, and old stuff in general. How about books? Me too. For car book geeks, Amazon.com is a dangerous place. They know what you like to buy, and kindly “suggest” new material for your library every [...]
Reno Air Races… On the Bucket List?
Alright, so it may not be 100% on topic with old cars, but you’ve got to admit that real warbirds are right up there with the very best of the other vintage mechanical stuff we drool over. I just got back from my first time at the Reno Air Races, and words cannot truly describe [...]
Old Sh*t
I’ve talked about this before (and it is a bit off topic), but it seems like most of us are just predisposed to love old shit in general – I guess it goes hand-in-hand with traditional hot rods and customs. Lately, I’ve been obsessing on vintage articles for my office/shop. I don’t plan on doing [...]
Hot Rodding in Hawaii… Hao Wela!!
Last week was the 50th anniversary of Hawaii’s statehood. If you’ve never been over to see our hot rod brothers to the far west, you owe a trip over. If you love WW II history, Pearl Harbor is a must. If you dig surfing, snorkeling or general relaxation, Hawaii is THE place anyway. Once you’ve [...]
