1956/57 Continental Mark II: Born Perfect.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
1956/57 Continental Mark II: Born Perfect.

There aren’t very many cars that can claim the title “Born Perfect”. Cars that look custom right from the factory, that besides lowering it (every old car looks… continue reading »

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Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo Rocket V8

Friday, May 27, 2011
Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo Rocket V8

I recently stumbled upon a turbo that my dad ran on his Corvette in the 1970s. The find got me thinking about the history of the turbo, so… continue reading »

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Designing the Wildcat III

Thursday, May 26, 2011
Designing the Wildcat III

One more scan from the “Styling- The Look of Things”, which I posted a little of earlier this week. This was the largest portion of the book, showing… continue reading »

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Obscure Shoebox

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Obscure Shoebox

I love Custom Cars Magazine. I think my favorite feature column in these old magazines is the “Styling Studio,” but there are gems to be found all over… continue reading »

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GM’s Styling – The Look of Things 1955

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
GM’s Styling – The Look of Things 1955

I was cleaning up my office the other day and forgot that I have this complete, spiral bound copy of the mid 50s General Motors Styling Staff handbook… continue reading »

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A Letter To Motor Trend

Monday, May 23, 2011
A Letter To Motor Trend

A few weeks ago, my godfather passed away. He was literally the most avid car guy I’ve ever known and was largely responsible for exposing me to old… continue reading »

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Around The Corner…

Friday, May 20, 2011
Around The Corner…

Many of you have probably already seen this video. I’ve loved this footage since the the moment I first saw it, but have never posted it. With my… continue reading »

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Thunderbird Raceway- Henderson, Nevada circa 1960

Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thunderbird Raceway- Henderson, Nevada circa 1960

A mere 15 miles from downtown Las Vegas, was a mid-century modern dragstrip known as Thunderbird Raceway (or the Henderson Drag Strip).  In 1958 the City of Henderson… continue reading »

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