Wayne F. Miller: Photographs 1942-1958

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wayne F. Miller: Photographs 1942-1958

Wayne Forest Miller wasn’t a hot rod guy. He was a self-taught photographer that left art school in 1942 and headed straight into World War II to experience… continue reading »

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A Study in Vintage Speedometer Graphics

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
A Study in Vintage Speedometer Graphics

Why are 60 year old cars cooler than new ones? Quite simply, it’s STYLE. The romance of exterior design, the simplicity of the drivetrain mechanics, and the durability… continue reading »

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There is hope for the future…

Thursday, October 6, 2011
There is hope for the future…

I would expect that your kids and mine will have some sort of appreciation for hot rods. Most likely they are growing up watching you breath and eat… continue reading »

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Boris Artzybasheff

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Boris Artzybasheff

Before we had Von Dutch, before we had weirdo art, before we had the artists that many still “rip-off” today, we had Boris Artzybasheff. Boris is mostly known… continue reading »

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Charley Harper Illustrations- Tin Lizzie book

Friday, September 30, 2011
Charley Harper Illustrations- Tin Lizzie book

Charles Harper (1922- 2007) was an extremely gifted illustrator who drew his prime work from the late 40s throughout the 60s. If you have old copies of Ford… continue reading »

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Vintage Road Race Programs

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Vintage Road Race Programs

Alright, maybe I’m getting kinda obscure here, but I really dig any vintage automotive racing illustration *if it’s done well*. Most of you are familiar with the classic… continue reading »

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Von Dutch did more than pinstripe…

Thursday, September 22, 2011
Von Dutch did more than pinstripe…

And most of you know that. Dutch was a man of many talents, but first and foremost he like to create things completely by hand. Beyond his paintings,… continue reading »

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HAM BONES

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
HAM BONES

CARtoons seemed to always start and end with a column titled, “HAM BONES.” For obvious reasons, I’ve always paid extra attention to these book ends. The December, 1964… continue reading »

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