The History Of Bell Auto

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The History Of Bell Auto

Toward the end of 1928, Harry Miller teamed up with George Schofield and a few other cronies to form Schofield Incorporated of America – otherwise known as Miller… continue reading »

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Bert Bloomquist Images part 2: More Motion.

Thursday, May 6, 2010
Bert Bloomquist Images part 2: More Motion.

You asked for more vintage pics from Bert’s Brownie, well here they are! Its another set of race cars in motion, but a closer view where you can… continue reading »

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Lance Reventlow’s Incredible California Hot Rod

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Lance Reventlow’s Incredible California Hot Rod

Lance Reventlow’s mother was the Woolworth Heiress. As a result, Lance grew up with the financial advantages that most of us can only dream about. At the age… continue reading »

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Bert Bloomquist Images part I: In Motion.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Bert Bloomquist Images part I: In Motion.

Some of you may have seen an article I wrote for Hop Up #9 called “From Bert’s Brownie” featuring 13 amazing photographs by Bert Bloomquist taken between 1947… continue reading »

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1957… Fuel Injection!

Thursday, April 29, 2010
1957… Fuel Injection!

I’ve often wondered what percentage of ’57 Chevrolet Ram-Jet units ended up on a garage shelf somewhere after being replaced by a couple of carbs. Fuel Injection on… continue reading »

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Very Cool Kiddie Cars

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Very Cool Kiddie Cars

I know there have been some great posts about pedal cars on the HAMB, but I haven’t seen anyone post this series from LIFE magazine’s webpage. I love… continue reading »

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Stuck In The Muck

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Stuck In The Muck

A few weeks ago, we talked about the insanity behind custom trucks. It’s really an age-old argument and one that went down in the offices of Rod and… continue reading »

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The Car Clubs Of Sepulveda Blvd.

Monday, April 5, 2010
The Car Clubs Of Sepulveda Blvd.

In the mid-1950’s some hot rod hoodlum got an idea while driving down Sepulveda Blvd. between the San Fernando Valley and the coast line. He saw an open… continue reading »

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