2012-01-30

gnrs 2012: the doane spencer roadster



In celebration of the deuce's 80th birthday, an entire building was packed with 1932 Fords. Coupes, roadsters, sedans, stockers, street rods, red, black, pastel, you name it. But the one that really stood out from the crowd, at least in my eyes, was all subtle and all black. But nevertheless, it caught all my attention, also due to the fact that I didn't expect to see it there: The Doane Spencer Roadster. I only knew it from books and magazines. But seeing it in the flesh only confirmed what I already secretly suspected: It is america's most beautiful roadster ever. So sinister, so slender, so understated. So perfect.



2012-01-29

more gnrs 2012



It obivously isn't just about roadsters. So there's plenty to see for almost any taste. Which is not always in favor for us traditional guys who are known for having an exquisite eye for the beauty and therefore having to cope with quite a lot of billet and big wheels and cheesy interior designs. But let's get back to the highlights of the show. I just added more pics to the gallery. And there's still more to come.


Jorge Zaragoza's Rolling Bones built 1932 three window.


Rick Dore built this Lincoln Zephyr for James Hetfield.



This Merc was one of my favorites.


Another favorite car at the show: Goran Lassell's 1948 Merc sported a gorgeous new paintjob and interior.


Yes it used to be satin green.


Goran Lassell's 1952 Chevy two door sedan.



Historic lakes roadster.


Nick Hanson's freshly built 1929 roadster was perfect in every way.

2012-01-28

grand national roadster show 2012: suede palace



With its first edition in 1950, the Grand National Roadster Show is one of the world's oldest car shows. I just came back from a friday afternoon at the suede place and took a bunch of pictures... See what I saw.








2012-01-25

zephyr tattoo



Richie Soto, owner and builder of the bare metal Lincoln Zephyr just sent me a photo of his latest tattoo. As a reference, he choose one of the photos I took of his car. Hell, it's the first time to see one of my pics tattoed, so I'm pretty stoked. The tattoo was done by Tim Hendricks of Gold Rush Tattoo in Costa Mesa.

2012-01-24

2012-01-23

riviebay



Once in a while or let's say almost every night before I go to sleep I quickly check what's going on at the virtual used car lot. It's rare that you see decent photography in an ad. But this one caught my attention. And the Riviera isn't bad either. (photos © seller)

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