The Anteater

The Anteater

Brian Lohnes does it again. This dude creates incredible traditional hot rod and racing content like a god damned machine and we are all the better for it…. continue reading »

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Movie of the Week: The 1964 NHRA Nationals

Movie of the Week: The 1964 NHRA Nationals

1964 was a good year for the National Hot Rod Association. After a decade of hard work and tireless promotion, Wally Parks and the NHRA team had finally… continue reading »

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The Counterfeit Roth Door

The Counterfeit Roth Door

I woke up this morning, brimming with the excitement of an imminent feature, words meticulously woven and ready to cascade onto the page. But fate, that cruel mistress,… continue reading »

Snapshots from Scotts Valley

Snapshots from Scotts Valley

Last spring, I was working in the office in Scotts Valley when one of my co-workers suggested we take a quick field trip after lunch. The sun was… continue reading »

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Hot Wheels Commercials for 1968

Hot Wheels Commercials for 1968

May 18th, 1968. Is that really 56 years ago? Yup, that’s when Hot Wheels first hit the market, and toy cars have never been the same since. These… continue reading »

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The Kenny Smith Roadster & Film

The Kenny Smith Roadster & Film

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve always felt that the January, 1951 edition of Hot Rod Magazine features the best cover photo of all time and… continue reading »

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Film of the Week: Ford’s “The Secret Door” 1961

Film of the Week: Ford’s “The Secret Door” 1961

When watching this film, I kept thinking ‘what an amazing time to be working in Detroit’! Check out this behind the scenes look at the Ford Design Studio… continue reading »

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Photos & Smiles

Photos & Smiles

I’m just getting home from a family vacation to the Pacific Northwest where we toured colleges for Miller – our middle kid. My ass is whooped and I… continue reading »

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