Art & Inspiration Images from defunct automotive magazines

This one is from MOTOR AGE from 1947,the illustrators at that time had vivid imaginations. HRP

 

I think I'd rather do rust repair.

 

Hmm, I think what's needed here is a carpenter, possibly a lumber jack


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Another from Motor Age. HRP

 

Oops sorry just go ahead and take it off.

 

Love those Norman Rockwellish illustrations...said a lot.

 

Here is my T on the cover of the now defunct Rod and Custom

 

He had just moments earlier handed her the bill....

 

Might be a good idea to not show your name and home address - internet safety and all; here's a copy with it removed if you like:

 

Life Magazine~ April 29,1957. HRP

 

Yes thanks, I have since moved from the old address.

 

Even Norman Grabowski graced the cover of life magazine,again not a automotive magazine but this issue did hype drag racing to the general public. HRP

 

Anyone remember HONK! magazine? HRP

 

Hop Up was a popular magazine in the 50's that and been re-introduced and is a regular for me.

 

Car Craft is yet another title missing from the rack in your favorite book store. HRP

 

Custom Rodder. HRP

 

I really looked forward to and miss Tex Smiths Hot Rod Mechanix. HRP

 

One of my all time favorite covers.

 

American Rodder. HRP

 

Great thread, brings back memories.

 

And who could forget Auto Buff,we all bought the magazine for the articles,right? HRP

 

Very much in his style,the two illustrations for Motor Age were done by Fred Anderson. HRP

 

Another interesting cover from Motor Age. HRP

 

Speed Age magazine ~ 1949. HRP

 

Cars of Today. HRP