Rex Rod & Chassis’ New Digs

Rex Rod & Chassis’ New Digs

For the past few months, my brother’s been building a brand-new shop from the ground up out in Blanco, TX. I was absolutely no help. He wrapped up… continue reading »

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Antique Store A

Antique Store A

Every time I got to an antique store, I make a beeline towards to the shoeboxes filled with old photos. Minutes pass as I sift through snapshots of… continue reading »

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Film of the Week: AHRA vs NHRA circa 1960

Film of the Week: AHRA vs NHRA circa 1960

In early 1960, Bill and Dorothy McClure transformed 250 acres of their 400-acre dairy farm north of Smithfield, Texas, into Green Valley Raceway. Dubbed “The Track that Milk… continue reading »

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Trip No. 5

Trip No. 5

More from Pikes Peak—confirmed, 1959. This roll looks like Tom Cobbs zeroed in almost entirely on the sports car class, and the lineup is absolutely stacked. Some serious… continue reading »

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Big Daddy Ed Roth in LIFE Magazine, 1964

Big Daddy Ed Roth in LIFE Magazine, 1964

Life Magazine, October 1964 issue: Ed Roth’s popularity in teen culture has reached Rat Fink becoming a household name. Between his car creations, t-shirts, model kits, and various… continue reading »

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The Gribble Starliner

The Gribble Starliner

I’ve always had a thing for early ’60s customs, but let’s be honest—those years were ruled by Chevrolet. Bubble tops, sci-fi fins, and enough chrome to blind a… continue reading »

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Old Gold

Old Gold

“I’m out again on my own, A reflection in the chrome Of an idle machine It’s been too long.” That’s the way an old song goes Playing through… continue reading »

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LIFE Magazine at Cordova Dragway, Circa 1955

LIFE Magazine at Cordova Dragway, Circa 1955

LIFE magazine photojournalist Grey Villet wasn’t a drag racing enthusiast by any stretch – Heck, I don’t know if he even liked cars at all. But there is… continue reading »

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