years ago he did a lot of articals and photo shoots of midwest customs where did he hail from? and what ever happened to him?? most stuff i seen on him must have ended about 1965??
Bob Hegge was an independant photographer who happened to like cars....He shot my T roadster for "Hot Rod" Mag in 1961.... He did sell a lot of his work to Petersens mags....I'm sure he has p***ed away by now....
He has p***ed and i have been looking for a contact to purchase some of his work. He shot my truck in '61 for HOT ROD.
I remember that he wrote quite a bit in the late '70's/early 80's for Rod Action magazine. I kind of ***ociated him with Tex Smith, but I don't know why...
He p***ed quite a while ago and I heard his nephew had the old negatives, but I don't have any contact info. When I had the El Matador, I bought a group of black and white 8 by 10 photos of every angle of the car that he had taken in the day. He covered a bunch of stuff for Promotions Inc. I, too, would like to have contact info.
Hegge was from St. Louis and probably had the one of the largest archives of anyone who shot for the mags in the '50's-70's. Bob Larivee had told me that Robert's nephew in California has the negs, but I was unable locate him when I tried several years ago.
He took pictures of my 55 Chevy at the Ft Wayne Auto show in 59 and 60. I would also like any information leading to the possible purchase of some prints of his negatives. Thanks
Tom, I too heard this info and that his nephew lived in Pismo Beach. The Search went cold from there....I could not find a Hegge in that area... which also could mean he has a different last name.
Jeff, in the Ed Roth book by Tony Thacker (published by motorbooks International) hege's nephew is credited with supplying photos from his uncles collection. anyone know Tony Thacker?
I remember several years ago there was a bunch of his shots on eBay for sale I knew I should of bought them...he shot some really good stuff back in the day..
He shot my old roadster which appeared in SRM years ago. I know he lived in or near St. Louis at the time. I hope his negs can be found. Would be some great stuff there.
He shot my car twice in the early sixtys and I know norwell has been looking for him for quite some time now to.....well did you call him yet Evil?
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