Vintage shots from days gone by!

I will take it and who do I send the money to.

 

Check out some of the Beach Movies of the 60's with Frankie and Annette you'll see that hat!

 

I need not say anymore than, Perfect Shot.

 

Most definitely a cool shot.

 

I was curious so I looked it up:
http://originalskrip.blogspot.com/2011/06/spirit-of-boyle-heights.html

Boyle Heights is a Barrio now but it was a predominantly Jewish Neighborhood then.

 

Also a predominantly Mexican neighborhood in East Los Angeles,Ca. in the '40s.

 

That Chevy is only 8 or 9 years old and the chrome is already shot!

 

Exactly! My parents came to L.A. In 1929, and I have lived here since my birth in '44. During all that time, I have never heard it referred to as a desirable area or a "Jewish neighborhood."

 

my big dog pissed on that bumper every morning....

 

Welcome to the rust belt! Cars rust out in a couple of years in those states. Plus, chrome was less than great quality in '54 due to the demands of the Korean War.

 

G.P. Monaco, May 1955
Lancia F1 Team:#32 L.Chiron, 6th. #30 E.Castellotti , 2nd,.# 28 L.Villoresi, 4th. # 26 A. Ascari: DNF ( Accident).
Ascari met his destiny four days later on at Monza, during a private test.
Those characteristic chalk stencilled nos. were shown during the saturday testing only. Never more.

 

many thanks Manel: you might know - some of my photos show the D50's grills lower part blanked-off - was that there/then, too?
(and is it true Ascari had had the presence of mind to kill the motor before going in the harbour?)
steven

 

Reference Post #83602 - Is this Gatlinburg, Tennessee? It looks like it to me. Does anyone know if it is?

 

Yes. This is also Gatlinburg.

 

Is that the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba , Mo on Rt 66?

 

Buick's first V-8----1953 (nailhead).