2011-11-14

pan porn



Pierre-Yves of the Cheaters Geneva built this superb chopper. And when he isn't riding the beautiful bike, he's busy marketing Dust, his own line of motorcycle gear.



el diablo



The 1965 Impala is one of the best looking Chevrolets of all time. Momo, founding member of the oldest swiss custom car club The Crazy Cruisers, even managed to improve this timeless design with a couple of clever moves: a low stance, a flawless black paintjob with some red metalflake scallops accentuating the coupe's impressive lines, and a set of Astro Supremes for that traditional Bellflower look. It's always a treat to see this car and last saturday, with "El Diablo" sitting in the golden light of sunset, was nothing short of magic.


2011-11-12

2011-11-11

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...



2011-11-10

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.

2011-11-08

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)

2011-11-03

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.