Ab Jenkins goes Farther, Faster, Safer in 1934

Ab Jenkins goes Farther, Faster, Safer in 1934

Toady’s film from the Prelinger Archives in San Francisco is a very cool bit of 16mm history with sound, produced by Pennzoil, that follows the record-breaking exploits of… continue reading »

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A Fever Dream On Film… and Now, Paper…

A Fever Dream On Film… and Now, Paper…

It was September of 2006, and Marcie and I found ourselves hurtling through the air and into the madness of Oakland before making the drive up to Santa… continue reading »

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The miracle of the ’32 Ford Chassis

The miracle of the ’32 Ford Chassis

Sure, the V-8 from Ford was a game changer in the low price field, but how about that frame? Just like the ‘all new for 1932’ Ford L-head… continue reading »

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Overcoming THE FEAR

Overcoming THE FEAR

It was a little over twenty-five years ago when I found myself lurking in the shadows of the Oakland Roadster Show, watching Big Daddy Ed Roth hold court…. continue reading »

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Listen up, degenerates—this is your fearless editor, leaning on the ragged edge of sanity to offer a few words before the turkey coma takes us all under. I’m… continue reading »

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The Johnny Wright Special

The Johnny Wright Special

So this gem just popped up on the HAMB—a wild little sports car from the depths of mid-1950s SoCal hot-rodding lore. One of our members stumbled onto it… continue reading »

The Hot Rods of Splinter Alley

The Hot Rods of Splinter Alley

It started well over 120 years ago- The pursuit of the highest speed possible in American auto racing, delivered in a ‘spectator friendly’ way. There were a number… continue reading »

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The Khougaz Roadster Again

The Khougaz Roadster Again

Years ago, the Khougaz Roadster rolled into town like some kind of royal family member, destined for a tune-up at Austin Speed Shop. After the wrenching was done,… continue reading »

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