Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation.

1961 Ford Futura Concept car.

 

Looks like a chrome T' bird to me....

 

1961 Ford Thunderflite Concept
design-dautore: 1961 Ford Thunderflite Concept (designdautore.blogspot.com)
Looking like a full-size version of a vintage AMT model kit, the Thunderflite concept car is the brainchild of noted custom builder Dean Arnold, who performed more than a thousand modifications to a 1961 Ford Thunderbird to produce one of the most successful “pro-circuit” customs ever. Instantly recognizable thanks to its power-operated double-bubble canopy, House of Kolor “Chrome Effects” paint and sweeping tailfins, the Thunderflite draws its inspiration from the futuristic prototypes of the Fifties and Sixties.

 

Sweeeeet!....

 

Years later, I used to stop at the Big Donut on Manchester on my way to work at Herb Hansen Chevron Service. I don’t know how I drove my chopped ‘33 5w with a four speed with a large hot chocolate and a jelly donut in my lap. No cup holders in those days!
These days I wonder how a small local donut chain could afford the design and custom construction of those iconic Big Donut outlets. Gotta sell a lot of donuts to pay the mortgage on those buildings.

 

Tommy Ivo and Norm Grabowski waiting their turn to race each other.

 

Orville Elgie.

 

Norm Grabowski.

 

I know. I like it.

 

Orville Elgie build some outstanding cars. Always top notch.

 

What gets me is all the work that's put into these cars, and they can't make the fucking hood or trunk stay up by themselves.

 

Piss poor planning.

 

Well done.