The custom rides featured are cool. The subject matter in the background or maybe the ones not particularly the main focus, are my favorite.
Ryan, I know nothing about the photo's but I did notice a Sunkist facility in the back ground and a quick search indicated there was one in Ontario, California. at that point I started searching for the possibility of a drag strip in the area then I ran across a abandoned air field in Ontario, this little bit of detective work very well be totally out in left field but that's all I've got to offer. Maybe someone living in that area my be able to figure out what mountain range that is in the background. HRP
The banner at the top right of this photo has KABC RADIO emblazoned on it and that station is out of Las Angeles. HRP
Imagine how many just get tossed out, in the same situation. I found a bunch of cool stuff when i went through my dads things.
Almost positive I have ridden with the guy who owned this BSA. My memory will kick in in the middle of the night and I'll wake the house up yelling " That was _______ bike ".
Some cool trucks Seems to have a slight rake on this truck with custom exhaust and a bus in the background And a beater 4 door waiting it’s turn
Yes. These are my favorite style of flames... chunky lobster claws... I've been drawing these since I was 10 years old....
Hello, That is a treasure trove of great looking photos. The first one that sticks out in my mind is backed up with films that I took at the 1960 Bakersfield Smokers March Meet #2. The the record setting, Chrisman Hustler 2 was there. But right next to them was the other Hustler, by Frank Cannon in a K88 ch***is. My brother and I were fortunate to be there for this 2nd edition of the Smokers March Meet. The long drive from Long Beach to Bakersfield was well worth time and energy. Jnaki Enjoy the only historic films of this portion of the meet we took. The Chrisman-Cannon group from So Cal. Hustler 2 Art Chrisman Frank Cannon 1960 Bakersfield Hustler Frank Cannon Hustler 2 Art Chrisman low E.T. of the meet 8.60 Hustler by Frank Cannon 180 mph in 8.61 E.T.
So, how many of the cars/trucks in the pics have HAMB connections? Russco owns the Ardun from the Scotty's T. I've seen the Scorpion at the HAMB Drags. The Barris truck was recreated by a HAMBer (somebody remind me who, was it Olds-something's?). Any other connections?
And a beater 4 door waiting it’s turn View attachment 5421644 [/QUOTE] Hey Anthony; Look a little closer at the sedan. I'm seeing a ~'39 Stude sedan, I'm thinking 2dr(large pic is too pixilated for me to see clearly), w/cheater slicks on the rear, hood sides missing, a carb-cover for the carbs sticking thru the hood, & tow hooks on the frame horns instead of a front bumper. Am I seeing things? Marcus...
Hey Anthony; Look a little closer at the sedan. I'm seeing a ~'39 Stude sedan, I'm thinking 2dr(large pic is too pixilated for me to see clearly), w/cheater slicks on the rear, hood sides missing, a carb-cover for the carbs sticking thru the hood, & tow hooks on the frame horns instead of a front bumper. Am I seeing things? Marcus...[/QUOTE] I think you are correct. My small I-phone thought otherwise
I love that we can zoom in on these pics. I imagine I'd have a magnifying gl*** otherwise. The A Coupe has a top that snaps on, which is pretty neat. And, of course, the panel striping is always neat to see. The photographer had a good eye for "cool."
Great score of old pictures of a lot of great cars and some cool trucks. This particular roadster with the 6 banger and the cool exhaust pipes, really is my favorite out of the bunch that @Ryan posted, I would like to know more about it !
@Ryan, this is an incredible batch. Thank you for taking the time to scan and share them. Lots of familiar cars there, and plenty that I'd love to know more about.
Something I think about a lot... these days, if a dope car gets built the whole world knows in a matter of hours because of the digital era. Back then, it's entirely conceivable that plenty of dope cars were built that never saw the face of a negative. Or if they did, it was a negative exposed in some lackey's Brownie and that print is now sitting in a shoebox somewhere. Discovering a photograph of a great car from the 1940's or 50's that you've never seen before is almost like a barn find. Far more exciting than a rational person would think...
Wait I missed something. What's the 55,000 words? Fantastic stuff. This reminds me a little of the Gl*** Slipper, just gorgeous:
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