Book Review: Automobile Design Graphics

Thursday, September 7, 2023
Book Review: Automobile Design Graphics

Here’s a large format coffee table book of car brochures, packed with 367 pages of photos, illustrations and graphics that you’ll find yourself thumbing through for hours upon… continue reading »

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Making a Custom Shop more Period Correct?

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Making a Custom Shop more Period Correct?

It’s one thing to put an old hot rod or Kustom back to exactly the way to was built, but how about turning a legendary custom shop back… continue reading »

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The Dean Jeffries GT/109

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Dean Jeffries GT/109

In 2004, I drove my rental car to Dean Jeffries’ shop and sat in his parking lot looking for the nerve to introduce myself. It was a straight… continue reading »

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U.F.R.A. – Dedicated to Fun!

Friday, August 25, 2023
U.F.R.A. – Dedicated to Fun!

This week, one of my best friends is in town from Chicago. The last time he was here was in 2019, and I’ve enjoyed showing him everything I’ve… continue reading »

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The Checkered Past of the Checker Model A

Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Checkered Past of the Checker Model A

There was a time in New York City that if a cab was hailed, you could bet your bottom nickel it would be a Checker. Between the 1920s… continue reading »

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It was 50 years ago today…

Thursday, August 10, 2023
It was 50 years ago today…

Well, technically, it was exactly 50 years ago tomorrow: August 11th, 1973, that American Graffiti was released in theaters. I’ve spoken about this milestone movie a few times… continue reading »

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The Ed Roth Diorama

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Ed Roth Diorama

During the mid-1990s, Bill Michelson undertook the creation of a Roth diorama destined for exhibition at Mooneyes. However, over the years, the display endured the detrimental effects of… continue reading »

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Getting Organized

Friday, July 28, 2023
Getting Organized

Years ago, I wrote a profile on automotive artist Ed Tillrock, best known as “The Pencil Specialist.” When I asked him how he takes on a huge, lifelike… continue reading »

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