1965 impala

cool corvettes

Corvettes are cool. Obviously not all of them, but when treated respectfully, read: being driven like they're supposed to, they can develop some real hot rod flavor. Looking at all those red, turquoise and white cookie cutter restorations makes one feel like america's only sportscar became some kind of equivalent to an Elvis impersonator. No soul anymore, only a mere shadow of what it used to be. Or should be. So, take off those wheelcovers, fit some slotted or five spoke mag wheels and take it out on the road or on the strip. The Corvette will feel right at home. And look the part, too.


Shot this one at Billetproof Florida two years ago.





Various shots from all over the interweb...

the bonneville story pt. 2 + 3

Enjoy more bonneville history happiness with part 2 and part 3 of the Hot Rod Story by legendary So-Cal Speed Shop founder Alex Xydias.

the bonneville story pt. 1

I have no idea who did this compilation. But there's some cool footage from several decades to drool over. (via The Smokin' Blog)

history for sale

If you're like us and a model A roadster on deuce rails means the essential form of a traditional hot rod to you then you should listen up. Especially, if you're into hot rod history and you dream every night of entering a time machine taking you back to the heydays of lakes and backroad racing. AJ Elias is selling his Bill Bair roadster.

hot rod reunion 2011 by speedhunters

The annual hot rod reunion at the Famoso drag strip in Bakersfield probably is the world's best event for vintage drag racing. If you combine this with the cutting-edge photography the guys at Speedhunters are famous for, you get one hell of an event coverage: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. Have a great weekend. (photos © Mike Garrett)

thirty-three

© by Mike Hamel. (via ScooterMcRad's Whatchaworks)