Browsing through my Cruise-In pics from the last few summers, I came across this Sweet 1939 Ford Ragtop. Quite nicely done and shown at the most excellent Kannapolis Cruise In. It got me thinking about why these old custom cars and hot rods, and how they compare to the 2014 models. (more…)
This week, another cool car from the Kannapolis Cruise In. The Kannapolis event is at the top of my list for places to see great automotive art. And as a bonus, you get to meet real Americans from the heartland. Folks who wouldn’t live in New York City or Hollywood if you paid them. It’s about core values, and more than a little nostalgia for a time when the world seemed less complicated. (more…)
The Kannapolis Cruise In this weekend was just awesome. There were hundreds of amazing vehicles to see, and most importantly, a chance to meet people from all walks of life that share a common affection for that uniquely American vision of automotive art, the Street Rod. (more…)
The 1953 Corvette, the automobile that gave birth to generations of American performance cars. I found this absolutely perfect example at a parking lot car show in Mooresville, North Carolina. Since there were only 300 of these built, that was quite a surprise. (more…)
Road Warriors, symbol of a bygone era. Hot Rods and Custom cars. It was a time when doing your own work was considered cool, and your social standing was enhanced by driving a car that was uniquely your own. Not something that came from your checkbook. So as part of my introspective end of year ritual, I’m trying to filter the 2013 photography collection down to a small group of the best shots. This collection is about my favorite Road Warriors. (more…)