Otto Crocker: Father Time

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Otto Crocker: Father Time

When Burt Munro does his climactic run down the salt in ‘Worlds Fastest Indian’, you see those big, circular clock dials spinning, and the name “CROCKER TIMER” is… continue reading »

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The Work Of Zoltan Glass

Monday, August 10, 2009
The Work Of Zoltan Glass

Zoltan Glass was a jewish kid that grew up in Germany in the early 1900’s. In 1925 or so, he decided to move to Berlin to pursue his… continue reading »

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The Rules of the Salt: 1951

Thursday, August 6, 2009
The Rules of the Salt: 1951

Thumbing through my “HOT RODS” Trend Book #102 (by the editors of Hot Rod Magazine) I found tons of great articles like “The History of the Hot Rod… continue reading »

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Vintage Imagery

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Vintage Imagery

So I’m going to Bonneville for the first time. I don’t know what to expect… at all… I just know that I can’t remember the last time I… continue reading »

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Caddo Mills

Monday, August 3, 2009
Caddo Mills

In 1951, the Chaparral Roadster Club of Dallas, Texas decided they needed a venue to solve some long standing performance arguments between members. They got together with the… continue reading »

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The First Belly Tank

Friday, July 31, 2009
The First Belly Tank

Before WWII, Bill Burke was active in the Southern California hot rod and racing scenes. Speed had grabbed Bill by throat and wasn’t about to let go. Like… continue reading »

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Auto Polo

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Auto Polo

This is pretty far off-topic, but I just can’t help myself… I was cruising through the Library of Congress Flickr stream and found the photos you see here…. continue reading »

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Alfa Romeo Aerodinamica Spider

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Alfa Romeo Aerodinamica Spider

This one is off-topic for sure, but it’s a great story about a gorgeous car and I figured you guys could at least appreciate it. If not, just… continue reading »

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