03/02/12 - Jalopyjournal
Sydney Allard's Dragster
Sydney Allard did more than just build sports cars; he is often referred to as the father of British drag racing. In 1960 Allard decided to build Britain's (and actually all of Europe's) first true [...]
03/01/12 - Jalopyjournal
Tech Week: The Ultimate Hook-Up
I went into the house and stood in the center of what must have once been the living room. It was hard to tell, because I had never seen such utter chaos. Every piece of furniture had been smashed; [...]
02/29/12 - Jalopyjournal
The 1962 Mustang
Like any self-respecting 3-year old, my son has a passion for Hot Wheels. He likes to line them all up in a big line, give them names, race them, etc… He’s also pretty good at labeling [...]
02/28/12 - Jalopyjournal
Allard Quick Change rear axle = Unobtainium
There are certain “bits” on a traditional-build car that help define it, make it unique, and give it some personal flavor. What truly stands out are the ultra rare pieces that can’t [...]
02/27/12 - Jalopyjournal
I Missed It All
I spent the weekend in a desperate struggle with my own imagination. There was a lot to dream about. It seemed like every few minutes I was getting a text from a buddy at the Detroit Autorama or the [...]
02/24/12 - Jalopyjournal
A Walther For Your Hot Rod
I totally stole these images from Brian Bass. I have no idea where he found them and didn’t waste any time asking. I figure the worst he can do is shoot me, but seeing as I carry as well, a [...]
02/22/12 - Jalopyjournal
Flashback: 2005 Lone Star Round Up
Seven years doesn’t seem like a lot of time, but so much has changed since.I can’t tell you what it was like. I don’t think anyone really could. But I can tell you what came to pass. [...]
02/21/12 - Jalopyjournal
The Dirt Boys of Sportsman Park- Oakley, Kansas.
On the western side of Kansas, right off highway 70 is the town of Oakley, which has dirt oval track racing history going back to the mid 1920s with 1 mile ovals. After the War, the Oakley Chamber of [...]
02/20/12 - Jalopyjournal
Dad, Can I Borrow The Car?
While waiting in line at the DMV on Friday, a buddy of mine sent me a link for entertainment’s purposes. “Dad, Can I Borrow The Car?” was actually filmed sometime around 1970, but [...]
