ah, reminder that i still gotta get this book..... Gene Winfield rules. A true hot rod gentleman. -scott noteboom
Absolutely an incredible book about an amazing and genuine man!! Gene is the greatest! ******Knuckles
No big deal, not trying to call you out, just adding more info. I've heard it's a great book and hope to get a copy from Gene at the KKOA event in Salina, KS, at the end of July..... Malcolm
if you call him up he will sell it to ya for the same price as the the bookstore and also personilize it for free!!! If your gonna support the builders buy directly from them!! remember they gotta make a living too!!
I just had a great experience. My phone rings and the words I heard on the line were... "Hello, this is Gene Winfield." I began searching for an adult-size Depends! I actually called him earlier in the evening and left a message on his answering machine. To tell the truth, I really didn't expect him to actually call back. As some of you know I post art on the HAMB Friday Art Shows and Art Challenges. I'm researching one of his early cars and just couldn't find a color photo of the original "Thing" that he used to race on the lakes. Long story short... he told me it was purple and told me a bunch of others stuff about it. We talked about cars for a little while and he told me about some of the stuff he has done lately. In short, the man is a true gentleman, as so many others have said. Ever since I saw the Strip Star when I was 13 years old I have been a huge Winfield fan. Quite a thrill for this guy!
Yep, he is a genuine car guy. May be 81, but has more engery than most young guys. Definitely more talent. Saw him in his roadster at El Mirage testing for Bonneville- grinning ear to ear in the dust. Got my book from Barnes and Noble bookstore , members get 20% discount plus an online 10% discount coupon. Gene signed it for me at one of the many shows he goes to. There is also a poster that has the cover of the book and a few other pics from inside that he sells. Got one from him that he signed.
If you have not read the entire book you need to. I get excited by changing hubcaps and he builds a whole car from scratch. Has done a lot more than chop a few '50 Mercs.
Gene is the best. Got his book at Santa Maria. Cool pictures. Hey Scott, there is a Noteboom in the book. Any relation? Brian
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