the wall

I still can't get enough of Richie Soto's 1939 Zephyr. This is another outtake from the photoshoot with this bare metal beauty.

more helps more

If you think a V8 isn't even half the fun and one engine is no engine, then this supercharged twin V-16 speed boat might be a good start for you. It was built in the early 1930s combining two 1,113-cubic-inch engines, each of them rated to 930hp. Read more about Miss America VIII, yes that's how this boat was named, on Hemmings. Ship ahoy.

behind the scenes

This probably doesn't look like your neighbor's backyard. I took it one year ago in the Mojave desert. And now that you might have recognized some of the cars, you'll know the name of the custom builder who owns this hidden parking lot.

deacons in the dust

The Deacons from San Diego are one of the clubs to be praised for bringing back the soul into hot rodding in the mid to late 1990s. During their trip to Paso in 2002, they obviously had some fun in the dirt, wonderfully captured on film by photographer Stacey Holland. Enjoy this set and have a great weekend.
(photos © the daily machine)

one winter afternoon

A memory from a cool and cold winter afternoon. Nicolas Wolleb, a talented young photographer from Switzerland, shot my ride two years ago. (photo © Cyclone Photography)

simplicity

Simplicity is the glory of expression.

Walt Whitman


(photo © Howard Gribble)

coupe of frankfurt

What better way to start the new year than with a fresh hot rod build? My buddy Andre from Frankfurt, Germany together with Godi from the Hot Rod Garage is currently building this traditional model A coupe and sent me a couple of nice shots from his shop. Stance and proportions are right on and the hearty chop makes for that sinister look we coupe lovers dig. Using the factory model A grille instead of a 32 shell is a nice change as well as the Opel headlights. For the "making of", check out the two extensive build threads Andre published on the HAMB: part 1 and part 2. Happy new year!
(photos © Jürgen Köhler)