“Cars in Barns”, Field cars and other “Treasure”.  Michael’s Field Find was scattered about before he took home to rebuild. ’42 Packard “Clipper” Club Sedan – Hello from Kansas! This car was rescued from a cow pasture in Ottawa, Kansas in pieces, the body was in the field and the frame by the barn and… Continue reading Michael Schrick's Kansas Field Find May 4, 2010

“Cars in Barns”, Field cars and other “Treasure”.  This beauty was parked at a storage yard since 1994 until Patrick saved her. Just saved!!! Located her in Pinol, a little town north of Berkley, California. . The coupe was built in the early 70’s and driven up and down the west coast until 1994 It… Continue reading Patrick Higgins' Storage Yard Save March 31, 2010

“Cars in Barns”, Field cars and other “Treasure”.  Howard’s Field Find is a project waiting to happen. Located In Lyman, Maine. Owner said he was going to do something with it.  Howard Martin, (Maine)  

“Cars in Barns”, Field cars and other “Treasure”.  Domenic sends photos of the Whiting-Klinefelter B/altered Roadster coming out of storage. A real barn find – the survivor Whiting-Klinefelter B/altered Roadster Stored Since 1968, first time it has seen the light of day in a long time.  It raced at New England Dragway in the 60’s. … Continue reading Domenic Tringali's Roadster Barn Find March 25, 2010

Thunder Zone Memories, DRAG RACING’S GOOD ‘OLE DAYS As Remembered by Ky Michaelson      1- Kys RCS 431 Chevy. Top gas car Driven by Bill Bisonett racing Phil Bubar in the G.S.T.A car at Minnesota Dragways.     Thunder Zone MemoriesDRAG RACING’S GOOD ‘OLE DAYSAs Remembered by Ky Michaelson   2- Kys full body… Continue reading Thunder Zone Memories – Drag Racing's Good Ole Days

Ray Schuler, from Elkhart, Indiana, bought this 1931 Ford Model A Roadster in 1950 for $15.00. He was only 15 years old, so he had no drivers license yet. His friend, Pete Fullmer, had to drive him around in the car. Pete and Ray are now in their seventies, and are still old car nuts.… Continue reading Ray Schuler's 1931 Ford Model A

Thomas McGinnity Found this old photo and memorabilia of his and thought we might enjoy hearing of his adventures at Woodstock. Blast To The PastWoodstock 1969From Thomas McGinnity   Thomas McGinnity found this old photo of his and memorabilia and thought we might enjoy hearing of his adventures at Woodstock…… We would make yearly trips… Continue reading Woodstock 1969

In the 1950s and 60s, one of the most famous auto customizers was George Barris. Working out of his shop in California, George Barris built many custom cars for the stars and for movie and TV shows. The AMX 400 was one of the many cars customized and made famous by Barris Kustoms.About ten years… Continue reading The restored George Barris AMX400

Ron Allyn Swartley sent us in a love story that you can probably all relate to. Blast To The PastBy Ron Allyn SwartleyA Love StoryThey Said It Can’t Be Done I thought my friends might enjoy a short (crazy) story about yours truly.        In 1962 I traded my beautiful 1956 Plymouth Fury… Continue reading They Said It Can’t Be Done – A Love Story

John Walter Trapp sent in these pictures of some of his Dad’s collection. Walter Trapp has been a custom car buff for many years and his sons are right there with him….    This is some of Walt Trapp’s collection. There is a 1950 Buick called the “Trulyrare” chopped, channeled, section, with a 392 Chrysler… Continue reading Walt Trapps Collection