The Breedlove ’34

The Breedlove ’34

With the passing of Craig Breedlove last month, I’ve been thinking a lot about him, his achievements, and his cars. Obviously, my first thought is of all of… continue reading »

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The Hunt for Vintage Tin

The Hunt for Vintage Tin

Nothing beats taking the back roads. There are few better feelings than skipping the highway and getting creative with your route. It’s something I’ve done since my childhood… continue reading »

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Ditching the Fenders in 1 Minute

Ditching the Fenders in 1 Minute

What transforms a Model A from a stocker to a bona fide hot rod quicker than removing the fenders? Not much… Case in point, this 1931 Ford Model… continue reading »

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Rare 8mm of the Week: 50s East Coast Car Show!!

Rare 8mm of the Week: 50s East Coast Car Show!!

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 »

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The East Bay Hot Rod Flight

The East Bay Hot Rod Flight

In 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 »

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Zeroing in on the Five-Wheel Flyer

Zeroing in on the Five-Wheel Flyer

Drag 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 »

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Music Video of the Week: A Swiss Drive in a ’32

Music Video of the Week: A Swiss Drive in a ’32

When 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 »

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Jalopy Auction: 1941 Ford Pickup

Jalopy Auction: 1941 Ford Pickup

A 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 »

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