Hot Rod & Custom Prospects at Auction

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Hot Rod & Custom Prospects at Auction

I follow many of the big car auction sites: Bring a Trailer, RM, Bonhams, etc. (I even hear there’s a new auction house coming soon!). This week Gooding… continue reading »

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Firewall Gauges

Monday, March 13, 2023
Firewall Gauges

While tending to some “paper work” this morning, I ran across a letter to the editor of Car Craft Magazine in 1957 explaining the benefits of firewall mounted… continue reading »

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The Lellis ’39

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Lellis ’39

So after yesterday’s post on ’39 Fords, I got to thinking – Who made the best? Although there has been a number of iconic 1940 Fords built through… continue reading »

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Previte’s ’58

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Previte’s ’58

Sometime around 1960, Joe Previte and his two best pals told their parents they were going out for a bit. But instead of a simple cruise in Joe’s… continue reading »

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The Flying Wombat on Display!

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Flying Wombat on Display!

Automotive historian, writer, publisher and true hot rodder, Ken Gross just finished organizing the world’s greatest display of Art Deco cars and motorcycles called ‘Rolling Sculpture’ on display… continue reading »

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Satan’s Chariot

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Satan’s Chariot

Coolest show car name… EVER… “Satan’s Chariot” was a 1927 Ford roadster built and owned by Wayne Kleb in the early 1960’s. He started with a 1934 Ford… continue reading »

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The Hawaiian Custom

Monday, January 23, 2023
The Hawaiian Custom

In early 1951, Gene Trindl visited Oahu with an excuse – he had business to do on the island. But as often happens in Hawaii, business took a… continue reading »

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Knepp’s Chevy

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Knepp’s Chevy

In the early 1960’s, Ronnie Knepp was rear ended in his 1950 Chevrolet. Rather than rebuild the car to stock, Ronnie decided to have Stuckey Kustom in Wichita,… continue reading »

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