Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation.

1961 Ford Futura Concept car.

 

Looks like a chrome T' bird to me....

 

1961 Ford Thunderflite Concept
design-dautore: 1961 Ford Thunderflite Concept (designdautore.blogspot.com)
Looking like a full-size version of a vintage AMT model kit, the Thunderflite concept car is the brainchild of noted custom builder Dean Arnold, who performed more than a thousand modifications to a 1961 Ford Thunderbird to produce one of the most successful “pro-circuit” customs ever. Instantly recognizable thanks to its power-operated double-bubble canopy, House of Kolor “Chrome Effects” paint and sweeping tailfins, the Thunderflite draws its inspiration from the futuristic prototypes of the Fifties and Sixties.

 

Sweeeeet!....

 

Years later, I used to stop at the Big Donut on Manchester on my way to work at Herb Hansen Chevron Service. I don’t know how I drove my chopped ‘33 5w with a four speed with a large hot chocolate and a************ in my lap. No cup holders in those days!
These days I wonder how a small local donut chain could afford the design and custom construction of those iconic Big Donut outlets. Gotta sell a lot of donuts to pay the mortgage on those buildings.

 

Tommy Ivo and Norm Grabowski waiting their turn to race each other.

 

Orville Elgie.

 

Norm Grabowski.

 

I know. I like it.

 

Orville Elgie build some outstanding cars. Always top notch.

 

What gets me is all the work that's put into these cars, and they can't make the*****ing hood or trunk stay up by themselves.

 

Piss poor planning.

 

Well done.