Art & Inspiration Inspiration... Part 3.

That's funny, I was just thinking of starting a thread on this very subject, glad to see it already here! Here's some early Italian eye candy that has always had relevance to the American lightweight Hot Rod.

 

More...I got friggin' gigs of this stuff...

 

Ok, enough Maserati, now for some Alfa...

 

just say when...

 

ok, I know...these are Mercedes Benz...but they are cool

 

I love these so-called "off topic" inspirational threads!!! I too, long to own a hot rod with a gated shifter!!

Great topic, as always!

 

This is bad ass for 1924 ! ! !

 

Yes it did! I was gonna bid but I only had 12 million.

Some good photos here, 4 pages
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/05/vintage-ferrari/

 

Was just perusing some of the Jalopy Journal entries and had to bring this one back up. My brain is awash of fine detials rom this car and other vintage racers.......mmmmmmMaserati


From a PM sent to me. Check out the hood hold downs

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Talb...049QQptZRaceQ5fCarsQ5fNotQ5fStreetQ5fLegalQ5f

 

I love this thread! Thanks for bumpin' it back up! And that Tobot RULES!

 

Remember not to merely pursue the aesthetic angle but carefully select materials, masses and weights. Bugattis, ferraris etc. have a wonderfully alive feel.
Combine that with the tough nature of old Ford drive parts.. Viola!