Where’s Wally’s Roadster?

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Where’s Wally’s Roadster?

Wally Graner’s old man belonged to the breed of early virtuosos in the riding mechanic game – a maestro on the asphalt of Indianapolis 500 and the dusty… continue reading »

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The Midnight Special

Monday, February 12, 2024
The Midnight Special

Super Bowl hangover… The pounding aftermath of a gridiron spectacle that leaves your head rattling like a shaken (not stirred) cocktail. Yeah… I am going to take the… continue reading »

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Lost & Found: Time Capsule Three-Window

Friday, September 29, 2023
Lost & Found: Time Capsule Three-Window

Sometime this spring, I woke up to a text from Dean from DicE Magazine. I checked the time and checked my surroundings: it was still early on the… continue reading »

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Ruby Deluxe

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Ruby Deluxe

Years ago, I was touring an ornate and gorgeously appointed hot rod shop in Burbank, CA. It was one of those places that could pass as a museum… continue reading »

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DRAG RACING!

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
DRAG RACING!

I know most of you guys aren’t into the journalistic history of hot rodding as much as I am, but this one is different. The day after Thanksgiving… continue reading »

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Jalopy Auction: Survivor 1954 Olds 88 Custom

Monday, July 3, 2023
Jalopy Auction: Survivor 1954 Olds 88 Custom

In 1962, Bill Olivo became the second owner of this 1954 Oldsmobile 88. It had a green and white tuck-n-roll interior, but was otherwise stock… and Bill was… continue reading »

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Jalopy Auction: 1934 Ford 5W

Monday, June 26, 2023
Jalopy Auction: 1934 Ford 5W

I’ve known Dan Collins for damn near 20 years. Whether he’s taking pen to paper or a torch to steel, he just has a knack for the aesthetic… continue reading »

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The Rich Kid ‘28

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Rich Kid ‘28

It’s 1956. Christopher Flynn is laying in a messy bed, staring at the ceiling, and day dreaming about HOT RODS. Wrinkled blue blazers, once starched Oxford shirts, and… continue reading »

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