Vintage shots from days gone by!

Traverse City Michigan

 

Traverse City Michigan

 

Jennings House being prepped for moving 1968. Portland State University photo

 

I remember The Oak Tavern from '50's . I think it was near Ramond St. and Kentucky Ave. We often passed it on the way to my Dad's barber shop at Tibbs and Morris streets. I remember being intrigued by the triangle windows.

 

Palm Springs written on back. Nov 58.
Found these pics in a old family photo album, would like some help ID'ing the track and car. Thanks

 

Phoenix Nov 30, 1958
Anyone know what track and division?

 

Bonanza written on tower,
Wish we had the cars still.

 

March 1957. Arizona perhaps, wish I had more info.

 

The Pit Crew.

 

Hot Rods Pomona 1952



Dave Allison and Jim Choner shown with their 1927 Ford Model T Roadster which hit a speed of 115 miles per
hour.


Dave Allison racing a 1927 Ford Model T Roadster finished at 115 mph.



Carlos Ramirez, Mike Magenand and Joaquin Arnett with their modified roadster with flathead Ford engine. The body was made out of old car hoods and the frame out of water pipes.


Mike Magen in the modified roadster with Ford engine that took top speed for the day at 118 mph.





Val Peyton and his 1929 Ford Model A.


Howard White and his brother Harold White, working on their 1925 Ford Model T Ford.

 

Last ones might all be Kingman, ex Army Airfield. Bonanza was an old airline that operated on the west coast. First car is 50s Jag and course may be Luke Auxiliary 2, 163rd Ave & Grand near Phx.

 

Not much protection back in the days.

 

What make is this? Thanks

 

I cannot tell you anything about the track and division, but the car in this and the last post is a Jaguar XK120.

 

My guess: the car #8 might be a Formula Junior class racing car with a three-cylinder two-stroke Saab engine and front wheel drive. Three Solex carburettors can be seen. Saab-engined FJ cars were quite successful in Europe although the 850 cc engine was much smaller than the FJ class limit 1100 cc.

 

The car in the first picture is a Sunbeam Alpine, the cars in two other pictures are Austin-Healeys.

 

Probably the Palm Springs Airport. In the 1950's, they held sports car races there. The car is a Jag XK 120 Roadster.

 

James Dean racing his Speedster at Palm Springs Airport, 1954...