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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A Roadster at Bonneville

A Roadster at Bonneville

What do you do after the sun sets on a long day of hot rodding? You boot up the computer and begin sifting through hundreds of photos of… continue reading »

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Film of the Week: Andy Southard Jr’s Home Movies

Film of the Week: Andy Southard Jr’s Home Movies

East Coast transplant Andy Southard arrived in Central California’s Salinas area in the early 1950s- A prime time for the young photographer to document the hot rod and… continue reading »

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The Alton File

The Alton File

Digging through the dark recesses of my archive—a dusty, chaotic mausoleum of my own making—I stumbled across a folder labeled “Alton.” Inside, like some forgotten treasure chest buried… continue reading »

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The Port City Spectacular: One Killer Indoor Car Show!

The Port City Spectacular: One Killer Indoor Car Show!

If you live in a place with an occasional warm sun in the sky past October, you are a fortunate soul. In many places around the world, it’s… continue reading »

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Random Film, Random Hot Rods…

Random Film, Random Hot Rods…

If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I’m neck-deep in another film photography obsession—a recurring fever that hits me every few years like a freight train of… continue reading »

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