By the early 1960s, radically customized street cars had reached their peak. There was only so many ways you chop, section and quad-headlamp a ’51 Merc., and the… continue reading »
52 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve done a mail call and figured this morning’s submission was perfect for such a thing. So, without further adieu, let’s do this… continue reading »
41 CommentsNo matter how you spin it, last year was unlike any other. There were highs, lows and plenty of stuff in between. It’s pretty crazy to think that,… continue reading »
29 CommentsThe mild custom Mercury post I put up last week briefly mentioned Joe Bailon and Gene Winfield’s work on Mercs as well. I was just looking through my… continue reading »
19 CommentsI had nothing to write today, so decided to browse the classifieds for inspiration. While doing so, I stumbled upon Mark Moriarity’s ’36 that he saved a while… continue reading »
Enjoy some very high quality color footage of a Southern California outdoor car show in a High School field, taken in the mid 1950s. The woman who posted… continue reading »
5 CommentsA few weeks back, I got a new neighbor. Willie T. Ribbs moved into a neighborhood near the Atomic World HQ. I hadn’t seen him since I was… continue reading »
34 CommentsYou walk up, extend your right hand and pull the handle. Your knuckles rest against the latest layer of paint on the big wooden door. It’s cool and… continue reading »
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