Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Pit Stop #51

1964 SCCA USRRC
Greenwood Roadway, Iowa.

Chuck Parsons' Hilton Racing Cobra, CSX 2290, looking fine before it caught fire on the fifth lap.

Via: greenwoodroadway.com

The Farmer


Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick.

Morrison, Illinois' favorite match-basher.


Via: dragracersreunion

Givin' You The Willys #14


Jr. Thompson performing a little gasser maintenance - no jack required.

Via: dragracersreunion

Panic Button



Can Skinny McGinty and Skywolf save America from the the Axis of Evil ?

Via: Golden Age Comic Book Stories

Monday, April 23, 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Campionati Del Mondo


I love this MV Agusta brochure, it reminds me of a ransom note.

Via: bevelheaven.com

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Moparitis #2


There is every possibility that Ken Holwick's 1965 A/FX
Dodge Coronet lived up to its name.


Via: The H.A.M.B

Friday, April 20, 2012

Givin' You The Willys #13


Tangerine isn't a color that springs to mind when you're thinking tough. But when you're speaking Willys it doesn't make any difference.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Box Top #5


I picked this up on the weekend complete with a bunch of parts from the gluebomb graveyard. I may do something with them ..... or then again I could just enjoy the box art.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Hard Charger


Bench seat, blown wedge and burning rubber.
The precursor to the funny car.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Rodentville


Gizmo zoomies are always a hit with the ladies. Or zoomie gizmos depending on your inflection.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Skate City


Before the advent of the stereotypical skateboarder, guys were content to ride their boards in leather shoes.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Moparitis



The Magnetic Brain has generally been lacking in conveyences of the Mopar persuasion, therefore I thought it high time to share the plethora of images which I have accumulated over the years. Presenting the Sox & Martin Barracuda for your viewing pleasure. Stay tuned for more Mopar.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Smash 'Em Up

24 Hours of Le Mans, 1965

The only Ford to finish in 1965 was the crumpled Shelby Daytona Cobra of Jack Sears and Dick Thompson. CSX 2299 finished 8th outright despite an oil pickup problem.

Via: definemotorsports