This old custom was in the corral at the Rhinebeck show in 2019 and generated a lot of interest. It did not sell just then but has been stored locally since then. A friend of mine just bought it and is giving it a thorough evaluation. It is sectioned and shortened and shows quality work way back when. He has paperwork showing a title transfer in 1958 from an owner in the Westchester County ,NY area to one in central Connecticut. We would love to find some history on it, like who did the work, when it was done, how did it look in its prime, was it a driver or just for show, did it get modified all at once or was it a work in progress over time, and anything else interesting you can describe. Pictures of it prior to 2015 would be greatly appreciated! My interest in it is helping out a friend and trying to see it preserved in a happier state than what you see. I have a lead on two owners from late '58 to early '60 but would love to cross reference with someone with more information before I make cold calls and possibly bother the wrong folks or annoy anyone. You can PM me here instead of using up HAMB space or email me at: [email protected]. If you prefer conversation, 845-266-5304. Thank-You John
I have no history to share, but I like the car, it really had a lot of work done and is really different. Well worthy of some repair and preservation efforts.
Thought it was @bchctybob 's at first https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/my-first-irresistible-field-find.1090844/
Seems I saw a pic of it in the back of a magazine as Reader`s Rides? From the mid 50`s to the early 60`s. Was from New York? You can come by and go thru my collection of magazines. I`ll start you out with 500 issues. A car design like that, you won`t forget. Seems like I saw it with in the last year. Might be a wild goose chase.
John I can't add to the query about the car but get in touch with the Westchester Street Rods they are on FB. A lot of old timers and photographers in that club. Pat
It's an interesting car...rather ugly, but he tried. Maybe if they had photoshop back then, it would have turned out differently? Or if he'd taken the time to take some pictures first, cut them up and move the pieces around like paper dolls, and see how it would look? It would be nice to have a few large, clear pictures of it, including a side view, so we can figure out just what was done to make it.
You could try posting it here looking for any information. https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Lost_and_Found
A couple pictures of "Shorty" at the Detroit Autorama basement and some history the present owner has found.
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