History Gunning the Hot Rods at El Mirage...

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Ok, I’ll say 1947. Great article, thanks for posting.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Our roadster sits
Inside the shed
With hopes of a
Better lake bed

 

1946 - what a cool article, totally state of the art at the time.

 

1948

 

As @Rustygt said 1948

Middle Left: Henrich/Seaton entry. ex Ralph Schenck streamliner
Middle Right: Ak Miller Dodge roadster
Bottom Left: Kenny Parks T roadster of the South Gate Gators. Kenny was Wally Parks brother.

 

One of the chunky spokes on the Big Hotrod/Custom/Race Scene and what a rewarding time...



250 Hybrid Jaloppies......with an extra P...you know its gotta be good...

Truly it would have been a surreal time...

Thanks for sharing @Jive-Bomber and the others for rounding out the juicy details...

 

Maybe they can dig out all the vintage blown hydros that used to run at Marine Stadium in Longbeach - could be some fun! Well, on a happier note . . . at least it isn't dusty as it usually is. LOL

 

Ain’t nothing like taking your jaloppy and “Jazz” up the engine!!!.....Mark