Vince’s Sport Custom

Vince’s Sport Custom

Earlier this week, I told the story of Vince Gardner and the competition he won that lead to the construction of the VEGA in the early 1950’s. The… continue reading »

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A Visit to the 3 Dog Garage

A Visit to the 3 Dog Garage

Just northeast of Philly is the sleepy little enclave of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, population 3,940. It’s a long way from Los Angeles, and the last place you’d expect to… continue reading »

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The VEGA

The VEGA

In 1950, the Ford Motor Company decided to hitch its wagon to the unpredictable whirlwind known as Motor Trend. They hatched a wild notion that the unwashed masses… continue reading »

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Summertime Snapshots

Summertime Snapshots

There’s nothing better than the summertime. Warm days, fun nights and plenty of hours behind the wheel of old cars. Time moves quickly, and it seems like just… continue reading »

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More Vic Hubbard Drag Racing Footage

More Vic Hubbard Drag Racing Footage

Steely eyed reader might remember the amazing color 8mm drag footage I shared back in 2018, which was originally put on YouTube by the Hayward, California-based Vic Hubbard… continue reading »

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The Stubbs ‘34

The Stubbs ‘34

I have a real passion for casual hot rods that don’t break the bank but still manage to scratch that itch we all have. There’s an art form… continue reading »

The 1959 Thunderbird of Goodwood

The 1959 Thunderbird of Goodwood

Ryan covered a great history lesson yesterday of Dan Gurney’s European ‘David and Goliath’ racing in the special-prepped ’63 Galaxie. He also finished his story by adding a… continue reading »

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The 1963 Ford Galaxie LightWeight Thread

The 1963 Ford Galaxie LightWeight Thread

In the hazy depths of the late 1950s and the tumultuous dawn of the 1960s, Chevrolet was aching for a slice of the international racing pie. But they… continue reading »

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