Vanning. It swept the USA during the 1970s in an explosion of side pipes, murals, and velvet interiors before it disappeared just as fast as it began. For a long time after, custom vans were looked at as embarrassing pieces of the past rather than nostalgic classics. That is changing though. During the last several [...]
I think we’ve made it pretty clear that residents of Southern California are blessed with some of the most pleasant weather in the United States and also one of the most vibrant automotive scenes on earth. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the annual Mooneyes X-Mas Party. While a good part of the USA [...]
The Mooneyes X-Mas Party at Iriwindale Speedway. For custom car freaks and hot rodders in Southern California it’s become a December tradition as big as the Christmas holiday itself. For me it also marks my final Speedhunting expedition of the calendar year, and a fine way to wrap up a busy and exciting 2012. When [...]
My shoes might still be drying out from the rainstorm over the weekend, but the weather in SoCal at the moment is incredible. You know, one of those picture perfect days where the snow-capped San Gabriel mountains can be seen from all over the LA basin. If only it had been this nice at Irwindale [...]
I just got home a few minutes ago from a day of Speedhunting with Rod at the Walden Speed Shop in Pomona – concluding what's been an eventful a few days of California hot rod and custom culture. It all kicked off on Saturday with the Mooneyes X-Mas Party at Irwindale Speedway, and even though [...]
