^^^ both are stunning, gotta lose the spare tyre for my taste though, tradition be damned it spoils the flow.
La Jolla is certainly my number 2... Y'all remember when that thing sold at auction at the end of a long day for like $25k or something?
yup, I was there when that car hammered at 22 grand. everyones jaw was on the ground. It ended so fast that it almost seemed fixed..... Last year at the custom car revival the original Earnst car and Keith Ashleys second version clone were there side by side. Quite a sight to see. As far as the colors used on the second version when described would make a person wrinkle their nose at the thought of it, but it really really works and I can't imagine anything better color wise
Yeah set the bar pretty high! Loved the tribute build/clone that came out a few years back. but for my taste in early Chevys no one’s gonna beat a McPhail Chevy.
The Keith Ashley clone(ish) actually has some very subtle and very important design improvements by Harry Bradley. There is a solid argument to be made that it is, in fact, *the* finest.
Street Rodder Magazine did a feature on Ernst’s car decades ago that left an impression on me. I don’t know how many years have p***ed since that magazine spread but I still prefer the original.
I can't think of a better execution of color on any car... I love the choices so much... Oddly, I always think of an over produced car commercial... the new model cutting through a mountain corner in slow motion, leaves kicking up off the tires like the road itself is on fire, some announcer telling you fall is here and the new models just landed. I really do love that car man... So much, that I think I've written this very article like 5 times through the years.
John Foxley's 52 does it for me. Started in the 80's, taken over & finished by John Foxley a couple of years ago.
Dan Landon's '49 was always a favorite of mine although I do love the Ernst car especially the colour scheme. It one of the reasons I like the first incarnation of Lee Pratts shoebox much more than the second tan colour.
dang. Already posted. Anywho. You can tell it’s an early Barris job. Is a Lary Watson entry too “new”
Most think it was chopped at the Ayala shop. The chop and belt line delete is far more telling of the Ayala's that the Barris'.
Dave Steck's 54 Chevy Moonglow is it for me. There are no real modifications besides the home chopped top, but it needed nothing more. Simple is best.
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