11/08/2009Bright Rod Run - A Couple of Shots
Just back from a scorching weekend at The Bright Rod Run up in the gorgeous Victorian High Country. The good weather made a welcome return after last year's somewhat soggy effort, and the event was [
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The Orr Trophies
Karl and Veda Orr represent the first family of hot rodding. In 1940, Karl opened up what many to believe to be the first speed shop in Southern California. He built engines, sold heads, cams, carbs, [...]
Uniquely Canadian Cars Star in 1950s Collection
A couple of years ago I did a blog about Ted and Sharon Forbes and their remarkable collection of 1950s cars, but I really didn't do credit to these fine folks. It was a chilly winter's day and all [...]
San Francisco Hot Rod 1951
I used to help run a few hot rod shows in Northern California, and one of my favorite jobs was receiving cool pictures with entry forms. Sometimes I would score an old photo of a family car, thrown in [...]