We've been telling you that post-'64 iron has a ton of potential-in the case of Corina Buller's '66 Bonneville, make that two tons! This car looks great simply shaved, slammed, and coated in faded suede.
Need an all-aluminum four-sleeper diner cabin sedan? This 1934 Thompson is part of a great display of aluminum cars and trailers on loan from the Auburn Trailer Collection/Museum in Auburn, CA.
This bronze '61 Chrysler belongs to Danny Dorman of Hollister, and has been cruising around for several years now. With radical Virgil Exner styling and huge fins, does a car like this really need any significant metalwork?
Ralph Finley, a member of the Swanx Car Club, wants to know more about his custom, which was originally built in the '50s. He believes it to be a Merc with a Buick top; we're thinking the top might be '52-54 Lincoln, but the body is a bit of a mystery except for the obvious '49-50 Merc grille and bumper. Do any of you readers remember this cool custom?
Andy Brizio (left), a member of the San Francisco Rod, Custom, and Motorcycle Hall of Fame from long ago, chats it up with the newest member, Darryl Hollenbeck (right), while creative rod builder Zane Cullen looks on.
There is no way rodding would be as we know it without these two guys. That's Blackie Gejeian (seated) talking things over with ace lensman Eric "Rick" Rickman, long-time shooter for Hot Rod magazine.
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