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'41 Outlaw Willys Coupe
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Tasty '57 Olds 88
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A retrospective article in HRM April 1999 showed this V-12 Allison powered trike by George Barris. It also indicated only Evel Knievel would ride it, which made me wonder why he didn't use this beast to make the jump across the Grand Canyon instead? He might have actually made it!
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What the heck is a "bathtub" Nash? Yet, very kool! HRM April 1999
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And, just for giggles, two Pontiac Fieros - both stuffed with Cadillac Northstar V8's!
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This one reminds me a lot of the recently created '68 Charger "Hellacious", but predates it by 20 years; may I present the '68 mid engine Camaro known as "Cam-Aero".
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Ah, the desire to recapture the "good old days". It has such appeal. Here, a company named AVX tried to capitalize on this with a 90's Firebird melded with the styling of the '60's Avanti. I really liked the overall look achieved. HRM March 1999
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Another one of those "trends" seemed to be the revitalization of heretofore largely considered nondescript cars into the new class of "hot rod" - such as the Biscayne and Olds 98 above. This, I'm sure, was owing to the relatively large numbers of these cars in unmolested condition, and their relatively low price to purchase (?). Yet another example is this beautiful '57 Buick Station Wagon (the article mistakenly listed it as a '58). Just look at ALL that chrome! HRM March 1999
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Seeing this little photo (here blown up for your pleasure), I have to wonder why more of the '47 Olds 98 Custom Cruisers weren't tricked out. This one looks awesome to my eyes! HRM January 1999
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Beautiful '63 Chevy Biscayne Station Wagon done with perfect taste! HRM January 1999
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Having now gone through 50 years of Hot Rod Magazine issues, I can say what a fascinating experience it has been! To be able to see the ebb and flow of trends, outside influences of economy and politics, technical developments, and just plain dumb luck - so interesting to see it all in a broader perspective. Here for instance was a photo that caught my attention from a 1953 issue of HRM, only to have this car come back up in conversation 50 years later being discussed as a part of the "rat rod" movement! And, it still looks like an interesting topic for a tribute build
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@iamsuperdan I'm still keeping an eye out for this one for you, although I am now into 1999, and still nothing...
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As an update to this post, I recently did find a resin body of the Kellison online, listed as an "Astra Bonneville Coupe 1/25th Resin Body & #88 Decal from Fremont Racing Special". It looks good, although more like a 1:28 scale than a 1:25
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HRM December 1998 had a couple of articles that made it clear, the "Rat Rod" was a thing all its own.
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Wayne Wood '54 Mercury custom. HRM October 1998
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Ooh, I like both of these - the Snake and the Mongoose. Gotta see if they're available as kits, or if it will be Hot Wheels Legends for me HRM September 1998
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"Hot Rod" collectibles. HRM September 1998
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HRM September 1998 seemed to be a lot about diecasts and collectibles. In the article about diecasts, there were some interesting names of manufacturers I had never heard of, and some interesting cars in scale. The "Hurst Hairy Olds" has two engines - now I want it twice as bad! Apparently, it can be had had as a Highway 61 diecast, or a Monogram/ Revell 1:24 scale kit. p.s. HRM December 2002 has a nice article on Hurst Hairy Olds
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A few drawings from Chip Foose to whet the appetite; a reimagined '53 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe convertible, a '54 Bel Air, '55 Ford Ranch Wagon, and a '55 Crown Victoria.
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How about a Volvo Amazon hot rod from Belgium, or a Renault Espace wheelstander from France? I say, the more the merrier, and fun ideas for builds! HRM August 1998
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My pleasure. PM me anytime
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Hello Ulf, is this what you had in mind?
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Richard, I love how kindly and politely you just said, "this car wouldn't hold a candle to the original"! And I totally agree with you. I guess what I was thinking was how car manufacturers keep a lineage alive by capturing the DNA of a certain iconic car, while at the same time making it more contemporary. In this case, we of course see the new Nissan Z as the newest iteration of the 240Z line, but when I look at that car - I would rather see this one in its place as far closer to the family line.
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