Von Hartmann

I grew to love the vintage drag racing scene and traditional hot rods when I was introduced to Ed Roth's Rat Fink art when I was 13. I've been around classic cars since I was very young and practiced turning wrenches with my dad when he restored his 66 chevelle when I was 12. I built numerous old stingray bicycles and brought classic muscle bikes to my neighborhood during that time. When I was 14 I bought my 1st car, my 52 Henry J, and funded the project by selling artwork and doing side jobs. When I was 18 it hit the road with a whole new gasser stance and attitude. Since, I helped found the Fugitives Drag Race Club and the Meltdown Drags. I continue to develop my artwork through a variety of mediums and offer a number of fabrication, chassis, and body services at my full time shop in Rockford, IL. For traditional hot rod and competition work, contact me at 815 979 6753.