History Fear & Loathing The Ohanesian '34

That's one beautiful coupe! Its impressive that he was able to get it that low with what looks like an undropped Model A axle.

 

Looks to me like it was channeled quite a bit. Th picture with the door open shows a lot of door jam between the floor and the rocker.

 

Another vintage shot:

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Can you imagine, pulling your wicked 34 coupe with the best custom ever? Buddy O. and the Sacramento gang ruled! What a great picture Joey.

 

A perfect match, the definition of cool!

 

Thanks Ryan. I love it when you wax poetic.
The story is tragic.
Tho' the reality of racing.

 

I have a friend whose last name is Ohanian, I had to do a double take with my blurry eyes this morning. My friend is Armenian
Must have created quite the stir back then.

 

I’m a little confused by the ending too. It fell off some jack stands and that was the end of it?

 

There's a few H.A.M.B. threads dedicated to the car:

• Dick Bertolucci with the Buddy Ohanesian Merc.
• Buddy Ohanesian Merc over at Sacramento Vintage Ford
• Custom 1940 Mercury- Westergard - Bertolucci - Ohanesian - Hegarty at Vintage Ford

. . . and literally dozens of photos of the car in other threads . . . including (but definitely not limited to these posts:

HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE.​

 

According to Gene Winfield, which is recorded in his book, “The Legendary Custom Cars and Hot Rods of Gene Winfield”, by David Grant. Buddy’s 34 Ford 3-window was chopped by Dick Bertolucci and yes, it was campaigned by fellow Century Toppers Automobile Club member, Orvel “Speed” Reichert. A familiar photograph of the timeless coupe is on page 49 with friend Dan Bailey standing by the opened door.

According to Gene Winfield, in his book, “ The Legendary Custom Cars and Hot Rods of Gene Winfield” by David Grant, Buddy’s 1934 Ford 3 window was chopped by Dick Bertolucci. It was indeed owned and campaigned by fellow Century Topper Automobile Club member Orvel “Speed” Reichert. A familiar photograph of the timeless coupe appears on page 49 of Gene’s book with friend Dan Bailey. Enjoy!

 

I need a poster of this picture for my shop!!!

 

Cool. Did not know this car.