Finding decent home footage of hot rods and customs shot in period is getting increasingly rare. Discovering late 50s color film of an East Coast custom car show… continue reading »
8 CommentsIn 1956, “Hot Rodding” was still seen by most of the general public as an activity for hoodlums, criminals, and various other forms of ne’er-do-wells. A quick search… continue reading »
11 CommentsDrag racing has always been a hotbed of innovation. So many parts and pieces that set records at the track eventually found their way onto the street. Mags,… continue reading »
10 CommentsWhen I say Switzerland, you might think of chocolate, watches, skiing… But do you think of American hot rods? Thomas and Markus Schilter run the T&M Schilter Speed… continue reading »
3 CommentsA few weeks back, we launched The Jalopy Auction House in Beta. An auction platform was something I had always wanted to try building, so I figured I’d… continue reading »
12 CommentsLast night my friend Pippo took me around downtown Milan in his 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, which has been modified to add a considerable amount of horsepower…. continue reading »
12 CommentsI’m head down writing a big feature slated to publish early on Wednesday, but have had a side bar running in my head all weekend. The Gil Ayala… continue reading »
21 CommentsHot rodding is all about breaking rules. It’s about studying tradition, acknowledging it and then making your own judgement calls. These cars are supposed to be polarizing. If… continue reading »
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