Bob Dzemske and Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer These are pictures of the 1961 Milwaukee Autorama  A Blast To The PastMilwaukee Wisconsin AutoramaMilwaukee, WisconsinThe year 1961Pictures from Bob Dzemske & Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer                    

Bob Dzemske and Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer This is a show that took place in Chicago, Illinois back in 1961. A Blast To The PastBearing Buster Car ShowChicago, IllinoisThe year 1961Pictures from Bob Dzemske & Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer                                

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

Our favorite Blast to the Past of all times is the article on the Westchester Street Rods 30th Anniversary with shots from way back when….    30th Anniversary of theWestchester Street RodAssociation  A great look back at the WSRA…Thanks to Thomas McGinnityAnd Dave Worden  2003   Before we get to this great story, we would… Continue reading Westchester Street Rod Assoc – 30 Great Years !

Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer is a long time friend of George Barris and had these great old pictures from the 50’s …  Barris’ Shop from the late ‘50’s in LynwoodSent by Dick Fuerholzer Hi All      Here’s some pics from Barris’ Shop from the late ‘50’s in Lynwood.  Rare pics of Sam.  Note the Rod… Continue reading Barris' Shop in the late '50's