Vintage shots from days gone by!

Gene Krupa with his 1940 Packard Darrin Victoria convertible--

 

Jack McGrath in the 1953 Indy 500 i

 

I use to drive them every time we went to Knots Berry Farm as a kid. Just so ya know, there's enough room to pass the car in front of you if you plan it right. That did result in an ass chewing by the guy running the ride though.

 

Here's what this is all about. It doesn't mention the car that's been hit in the side though.
http://nycrecords.tumblr.com/post/71009966262/relief-for-the-unemployed-christmas-showing

 

This picture sure looks a lot like Avila beach to me with the Union Oil tanks above town.