VINTAGE SHOTS FROM DAYS GONE BY! (Part 2)

Barb Hamilton
In 1964 Hamilton was the first woman licensed by NHRA to drive a supercharged car in competition.
“I think in many ways that we were pioneers. I think most of us owned, built, tuned, and drove our own cars. We didn't have crate motors, fully assembled cylinder heads, electronics, and computers. We bought parts from junkyards and built short blocks in our backyard garages. It didn't cost us a whole lot of money and most anyone could do it. I sometimes feel sad that some young people today couldn't compete as I did back then. I am glad that I raced when I did. It was simple and fun back then. It is very much a job today.”

 

I think this is from the movie "Ace in the Hole" with Kirk Douglas.

 

Rex Mays.

 

1954 Jaguar XK 120 drophead coupé. (L-R): Lance Fuller; Jayne Mansfield (seated in car); John Smith; Natalie Wood; and Robert Fuller. 13 June 1955.

 

Here's one for swi66.