I was curious to see if the Barris-built ’53 Glazier Olds convertible survivor met it reserve at Mecum’s annual Kissimmee (FL) sale, but it looks like the bidding… continue reading »
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The only thing better than a laid-back traditional hot rod is a no-bullshit, purpose-built vintage race car. For me, purpose is everything. A car built to do one… continue reading »
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A couple days after Christmas, I got a text from my friend Trevor. There were five photos and one simple message: “Look what I just bought.” The shots… continue reading »
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Remember the video I shared about Chip Foose locating that late 50s Barris Kustom 1953 Olds convertible? Well, the car is all fixed up and runs this coming… continue reading »
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A few weeks back, I printed the “Noctilux Flathead” image—a shot of this same snarling flathead engine, captured from above while I balanced like a lunatic on a… continue reading »
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Unless you’ve been living somewhere with no access to the news, you have likely seen the crushing devastation caused by massive wild fires still raging in Southern California… continue reading »
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I thought some of you might appreciate this little time capsule. Back in 1950, Bob Roddick was just a young hot rodder with a camera and an eye… continue reading »
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Rick was one of the last good reasons I had to drag myself to car shows. Just the thought of something like the Roadster Show can twist my… continue reading »
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New year, new adventures. Over the Holiday break, Gen and I took a quick road trip to California’s Central Coast to check out the Channel Islands. On Thursday,… continue reading »
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