Vintage shots from days gone by!

Good call Roadkill, you just beat me to it. I didn't think any one would come up with a correct answer that quick.

....................Jack

 

Rutland Vt 1958

 

Pictures from Buffalo
Western NY Heritage Press

 

Grand Prix, Grand Island NY 1952

 

That's what I'm talking about. Whatever happened to "The Blue Racer" anyway?

 

Like the kid laying under the tail looking at all of the ladies

 

Akron/Newslead NY

 

Here's a link with nice photos

http://rchrd.com/photo/wp/index.php

 

MM, again...

 

Thanks roadkill! Roscoe Turner was a very colorful character.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roscoe_Turner

 

couple more MM....

 

I saw a short film on Turner Classic Movies about the making of this movie. They said these scenes were shot in Bakersfield,CA. If you have ever been to the drag strip, this looks just like the road heading to the track, Famoso Road.

 

Here are a few to wake everyone up. instead of put them to bed like I normally do.

 

And a few more

 

Hope I'm posting this properly. Please let me know if not.

 

Here's a family shot with me and some old car but I wish I knew what model/car it was. Anyone know?

 

I particularly like this one as I own a 66 Coronet......

 

Love the automotive ad art from the 50's and 60's....and the Vette ain't bad either.