George Rubsch and Skipit

I have seen very little written about this car and have always wanted to no more about it. Does the car exist still, any other photos, educate me on this seldom talked about speedster.

 

It's all over the Don Montgemery books.
I think Dave Simard might own it?

 

Several years ago I spoke to George's wife who indicated that the car was still in the family's hands. It had not run in many years. There apparently had been some effort to modernize the car ( by a son or son-in-law) but it was not running. I told her the car would most likely be valuable should they decide to sell it. I believe they have been contacted about selling but I have no info as to the status of the car now. At that time it was still located in Southern California - Don

 

Re: George Rubsch and Skipit

 

Did this car ever turn up, man oh man, it is too sweet, was anotehr pic in hop p of it after the war with no flames and a new grill.... super sexy

 

Ok its been 2 years and I still have this car on my mind, I cant shake it. I need it, If I cant find it I will have to build it !

 

Lars that would be so cool to build...

 

I thought it was still owned by the family. I read that Georges dad was a bodyman and built the car. I think it ran a Cragar.

 

I have a shot that hasn't been posted yet, I'll dig it up. I mentioned it on another thread, no-one said anything, so I let it drop.

 

I am still thinking about this bad boy, its like a fire in my soul.

 

What issue is that rod & custom?

 

Rod and Custom May 2009

 

"Skip-It" Built in 1934 for 14 yo George "Skip" Rubsch by his father. Car was rebuilt in 1936 and again in '38, that is when it got the '38 olds grille red flames on cream body. <---- info from Dean Batchelor's "Dry Lakes & Drag Strips"

Was checking out Olds Grills, seems to be the case, though it is heavlily modified. that grill is glorious !!!

 

Paul Normand built a variation on the Skip-It style roadster

 

AWESOME replica!

 

i know that car

 

btt

 

Thanks for selling me the car

 

An old photo...

 

Thanks thats very intersting. I want to get the grill closer to this one, what do we think it is, a chopped 34 grill. in a custom housing ?


Any more photos or info would be great. I am also very interested in acquiring the original car.

 

Reminds me of the car with the curvy chick lounging on the side of the cockpit at B-Ville or the dry lakes.

 

I got a new on the way.skipit III

 

your a beast!!!

 

Skipit III almost done !!

 

Rbantique, that grille on #3 is the best one yet!....VERRY nice craftsmanship!

 

I like all of them.