The Ed Pink ’36 Coupe

Sunday, January 24, 2016
The Ed Pink ’36 Coupe

So… I have jury duty tomorrow morning. If those in charge have any sense of responsibility at all, they will see straight away that I’m the last guy that… continue reading »

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OG ’32 Roadster

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
OG ’32 Roadster

Late last week, a customer dropped off his ’32 roadster for some tranny work and, eventually, a quick-change install. I didn’t really have time to check the car out… continue reading »

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Candy, Chrome and a Coupe for Competition

Monday, January 18, 2016
Candy, Chrome and a Coupe for Competition

A few weeks ago, eighteen cardboard boxes appeared in my garage. Their tops sagged under the weight of one another and their corrugated sides frayed at the corners…. continue reading »

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The Lew Thompson Coupe: Done & Gone

Friday, January 15, 2016
The Lew Thompson Coupe: Done & Gone

The past couple of weeks we’ve been walking around the shop sporting white gloves and yelling at anyone that gets too close to the Thompson coupe in fear that… continue reading »

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The Brian Auderer Roadster – DONEish…

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Brian Auderer Roadster – DONEish…

If you haven’t kept up with the Brian Auderer Roadster, you had better have a pretty damned good excuse. And while you think of one, you can check… continue reading »

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Pre War Carnage at Oakland Speedway

Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Pre War Carnage at Oakland Speedway

Racing at dirt ovals was extremely dangerous work in the early years; The cars ran fragile, open wheels, no roll hoop, and racers donned little more than goggles and a pudding bowl for a… continue reading »

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Bonneville 1957-60: More Treasure

Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Bonneville 1957-60: More Treasure

Hope you enjoyed the last installment of the amazing vintage Bonneville pictures of Bill Hewitt, which are now in the care of the Revs Institute Digital Library. Bill’s photos are such an embarrassment of… continue reading »

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Bonneville 1956: A Photo Treasure Trove

Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Bonneville 1956: A Photo Treasure Trove

With all the bad news about the shrinking salt flats, lets hope that Bonneville is somehow a go for 2016. For historic inspiration, it’s always a good time… continue reading »

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