Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation.

Israel, many years ago. Pic via Ezra Gute.

 

One more from Israel (by A. Friedman)

 

James Dean ?

 

Gabby Bleeker.

 

Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello in the first car.

 

TRADITIONAL IMAGES THAT NEED NO EXPLANATION.

 

Behind the rear window are allowable “air vents” as defined by the SCTA. To let air out from under the car to break up the “suction” behind the rear window at speed. This kept the rear from lifting and were almost mandatory on 53 Studebakers over 185 where they seemed to spin with ease. Not seen much today with the allowable spoilers. Many fast roadsters of the 50-60’s also used them.

 

The 26 Tub was, and still is owned by LA Roadsters club member Monte Osborne.

 

Correction: Monte's tub was in the Annette Funicello movie Beach Party.