The Unknown Roadster

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Unknown Roadster

In the May, 1956 issue of Rod & Custom Magazine the fellas at Quinn Publications featured a ‘T’ roadster built by Bud Parham of Portland, Oregon. Even though… continue reading »

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The History Of Los Angeles

Monday, February 15, 2010
The History Of Los Angeles

Jimmy is a relatively new member that recently spent a ton of time scouring the photo archives of the Los Angeles Public Library. In doing so, he found… continue reading »

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The Eliminators, 1968

Friday, February 12, 2010
The Eliminators, 1968

I’m betting that many of you have already seen this video before. I saw it for the first time on VHS about 15 years ago – right around… continue reading »

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The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift?

Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift?

I’m always trying to get another old car ‘for the wife’- All the cool little cars that could be deemed too cute for a greasy guy: Porsche 356… continue reading »

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Take That Mrs. Lauren!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Take That Mrs. Lauren!

The December, 1953 issue of Rod & Custom Magazine features one of my favorite 39/40 coupes of all time. Doug Rice’s car (kind of a refined version of… continue reading »

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MOMA 1951: “Eight Automobiles” Exhibit

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
MOMA 1951: “Eight Automobiles” Exhibit

In September of 1951, the Museum of Modern Art in New York decided to exhibit iconic automobile design as pure elements of art & design. Some folks might… continue reading »

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Ed Dell’s ’36 Roadster

Monday, February 8, 2010
Ed Dell’s ’36 Roadster

The ’36 Roadster just might be the most graceful design Ford has ever released. The wonderfully contoured fenders meeting the perfectly simple grille and, of course, those roadster… continue reading »

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A Wally Parks Moment

Friday, February 5, 2010
A Wally Parks Moment

I first met Wally Parks in 2001 at an NHRA hall of fame banquet in California. It was brief meeting, but an absolute stroke of luck. Some how… continue reading »

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